2001 Audi A4 1.8 review from North America
"Love it, but High Maintenance Costs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Around 40,000, needed brakes, rotors, the works. Tear has shown up in driver's seat (vinyl type). At 50,000 ball joints and are tie rods creaking. Parts and labour are $,1200! I have a feeling it will get too expensive for me to maintain.
General comments?
Smooth ride! Feels like it's floating over the road. Sharp looking inside and out. It's a nice size sedan. Plenty of power, even when climbing and passing in mountain passes in 5th gear. Quattro handles very well in nasty snow and ice conditions. Paint wear has been outstanding. I had a heavy garage door come crashing down on it. Not a scratch or dent!!
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| This car is good and I like it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | quattro Manual |
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| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 240SX |
| Date of Entry | 14th September, 2005 |