1998 Audi A4 2.8 quattro review from North America
"A maintainance nightmare"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump 47,000 miles
check engine light 51,000
sunroof - 52,000
new radiator - 65,000
steering fluid leak - 65,000.
General comments?
Maintenance of this car is a nightmare especially out of warranty.
Parts are custom and very expensive.
This car handles very well.
Acceleration for this car is moderate even with a 5-speed.
Car is comfortable for 2 people or maybe 3.
4 wheel drive system works well on wet roads.
Car struggles on snow without snow tires.
Audi dealership is worst I have ever seen.
Recommended reviews
| 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 | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 quattro Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 29000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70129 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2003 |