1999 Audi A4 review from UK and Ireland
"Beautiful, comfortable, but not reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The front suspesion has caused trouble since reaching 50,000 miles. The cost of this so far has been €700 and is still causing trouble.
The Central Locking Pump has finally gone after years of noise.
The rear boot lock button failed in 2002.
The car is relatively comfortable, but at a price.
I would be very wary about going for another newer A4 as it has the same suspension problems.
The Main dealer is pricey and is not interested when your car passes the 3 year old mark.
If I had known the car was going to be this troublesome I would have bought another VW. so much for quality??
General comments?
I bought the A4 because of the styling and comfort. Now I look past this and see how much it costs to run a 3-5 year old A4.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 33000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 17th October, 2005 |