1997 Audi A4 1.8T review from North America
"Drive it hard, it likes it!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Typical items with the suspension, boot covers, window switches, engine mount, and recently the instrument cluster has failed - rpm and gas gauges work, everything else is out - a new cluster is $800 U.S. plus labor. No thanks, I'll just stay with traffic.
I changed the TB at 71k miles and will change it again soon.
General comments?
My dealer experience has been crap. But, the car has been fantastic. It's faster than my Mitsu Eclipse GSX, handles better, and is much better built. I've beat the car to crap with autocross and daily WOT and hard corners (and drifts!).
I chipped the engine at 24k miles, full exhaust, shocks and springs. I still get comps on the car.
Recommended reviews
  | Dependable if maintained regularly, and a pleasure to drive! |
| Buy if you can do your own repairs; Lease otherwise |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 1 miles |
| Most recent distance | 146000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
| Date of Entry | 21st August, 2008 |