1999 Audi A4 Quattro review from North America

The timing belt broke at 62,000 miles, destroying the entire motor. Audi did assist with the cost of the new motor, paying $2000 of the $5000 bill.

There is apparently a timing belt problem with the 1.8T motor from Audi and Volkswagen. To be safe, have the timing belt replaced at 50,000 miles. Audi recommends replacing the belt at 105,000 miles -- don't try to wait that long.

The headlight washer pump failed at about 60,000 miles ($130).

The driver's side airbag also failed at about 55,000 miles. Audi covered the cost to replace it, even though the warranty had expired.

This is a beautiful car that handles great. The features found in this car match that of more expensive cars. The 1.8T model could use more power, but the better gas mileage is a benefit. I would recommend buying the Audi Assured extended warranty if you buy an Audi, and selling the car before the warranty expires; these cars are very expensive to service.