1996 Audi A4 Quattro review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only things I've had to do are mostly common on any car.
I replaced both front axles because one side had a ripped boot. Could have just done the one side, but I'm the type of person who likes to replace parts before they become a problem, and I had to replace all control arms in front, which appears to be common with b5 A4s.
Besides that, the car has been great, and anyone who thinks Audi's are expensive to fix, stop going to the dealer; any car is expensive when you take it to the dealer. Trust me, I've had larger repair costs for my 1996 S-10 Blazer than my Audi, and I have a friend with a Cadillac that costs double to keep in good condition.
General comments?
I love this car. It's another example of wonderful German engineering. The plastics and other interior materials far surpass any American or Japanese product. One of the few car companies that uses real wood, not that fake plastic crap.
The leather is almost new with 150,000 miles; unheard of in any Japanese or US car.
No complaints with this car at all, or my previous Audi A6. I will always buy Audi.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 148000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 154000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi A6 |
| Date of Entry | 14th September, 2009 |