1995 Audi A4 SE review from UK and Ireland
"A strong car, brilliant engine, great build quality, but let down by flawed suspension"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Steering rack failed at 100,00 miles after drinking power steering fluid for three months.
Suspension arms have been changed repeatedly, but still knock, a design flaw in the car.
CV joint has failed and no 2 is on the way out.
Drive shaft gaiters have split twice.
Strange groaning noise occasionally when going round right hand bends and no one can figure out why this happens.
Interior seat trim getting a bit tatty.
General comments?
The A4 has serious front suspension issues, make no mistake, if you buy a high mileage one around about 100,000 miles be prepared to pay through the nose in repairs.
The 2.6 V6 is a peach, a bucket load of torque and strong acceleration, hills don't exists anymore, overtaking is too easy, good Q car.
Body is very solid.
Interior build quality is superb, after owning a Saxo VTS it's a different world, a very strong car.
It under-steers like most Audi's too.
On the whole though, for £2500 it was a bit of a bargain for the power and luxury you get, getting a bit expensive in suspension bits though.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 112000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen Saxo |
| Date of Entry | 12th December, 2005 |