1997 Audi A4 review from North America

Passenger rear window doesn't go down anymore, no big problem, I just havn't gotten around to putting a new selonoid in it yet.

Water pump started leaking at about 95K miles. But then, every car my family has ever owned (American and European) has needed a new water pump before 100k (except the Toyota). But, like an idiot I kept saying "next week" I'll fix it. After saying that for 12k miles it finally went out. Chain reaction (like any car), I now have a new engine in my car. But that one is my own fault.

Other than that, no problems at all.

When I first got the car, the front end shook at high speed braking, like if I was coming up on stopped or slow traffic on the highway. Simple solution, I put a more stiff sport suspension including sport shocks on the car, and I replaced those nasty manufacturer tires (you all know the ones I mean) with a good pair Z rated tires. The car has handled like a dream ever since.

The All Wheel Drive system that Audi has is amazing. I'd rather drive my audi in Montana snow than any other car, truck, or SUV out there.

Also, I'm 6'5" and have never sat in a more comfortable car in my life. I spent 44 continuous hours. in the driver seat cross country and never hurt once.

I am going to keep buying Audis as long as I can.