1996 Audi A4 FWD review from North America
"Not worth keeping once the warranty expires"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Suspension has made noise on numerous occasions. Control arms and other suspension components have been replaced every 12-15 months.
Front driving lights were replaced 3 times in 5 years.
Volume control on radio malfunctioned.
Some lights for speedometer do not function anymore.
General comments?
This car drives like a million dollars on the highway.
The high cost of repairing the suspension every year reminds you that this car is very expensive to maintain.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 37000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 120000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz 190 |
| Date of Entry | 8th July, 2003 |