1996 Audi A4 Quattro review from North America
"Very nice near-luxury car - makes a change from a BMW"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the driver's window motor under warranty (window went up when you hit down).
Replaced the entire dashboard surround under warranty (warped in the sunshine).
New radio head unit (LEDs wouldn't light up) under warranty.
Sunroof rails replaced and lubricated under the extended warranty.
New driveshaft boot gasket (or something) at 60,000 miles.
That's it.
General comments?
Beautiful design, very solidly built. Driving the car is a delight - tracks well, corners well, acceleration with the 1st generation V-6 is not very good, particularly with the Quattro AWD.
Comfort is great, the Bose stereo is very good.
Not the cheapest car to service, but the number of repairs has not been excessive for 65,000 miles and 5.5 years - unlike others I have not had any significant electrical problems or suspension/steering problems.
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| A German driving machine made like a Yugo |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 liter 12V V-6 - 172 hp Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 64000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 17th October, 2001 |