1998 Audi A4 quattro review from North America
"Great performer- Breaks down too often"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Computer display went out at 48,000.
Cruise control broke at 50,000.
CD player had to be replaced.
Heater core went out at 55,000 ($1,300 repair!)
Battery died prematurely for some reason.
Engine light kept coming on ($300 to repair???)
Water pump cracked ($500 job)
General comments?
Great car when it is running. Looks great, handles great and is very comfortable. However, it seems to be in the shop more than it is on the road!
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| Great performance, fit and finish, but prepare for very high maintenance costs |
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| Over engineered piece of junk |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 12th May, 2002 |