2002 Audi A4 review from North America
"This car would get a A+ if it was a Student!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had this car from the day it first set "tire" on the Audi lot. It has gone through every normal inspection and service and was as beautiful to own as my previous A4. The only thing that has gone wrong, (which was completely covered by Audi's extended warranty after the 50K mile warranty expired: $1355 in repairs) was a blown cylinder and a ripped belt. I don't know why it happened, but it didn't cost me a cent to get fixed (except the drive to the dealer on 5 cylinders which hurt the car a little)
General comments?
I previously owned a 1999 Audi A4. After 2 weeks, I knew I would buy the new A4 (back then in 2002) as soon as it would come out. This car is very reliable (at least with me, maybe other people don't know how to treat their cars?) As mentioned above, I have only had one incident in 76K miles which was covered by Audi's extended warranty.
My particular vehicle featured every option Audi had to offer for the A4 in 2002 except Navigation System (which I don't need because I have lived in my city for 6 years and know my way around without any problems)
Nobody can argue that this A4 is, beauty wise, the best A4 yet. Even the new 2005/6 model cannot compete with this absolutely beautiful and flawless design.
The 4 wheel drive must be the best one on any mid size sedan (from WRX, A4 etc)
Driving in the snow and on icy roads is fun rather than scary because this car handles so well!
I Added 18" rims, a Borla full exhaust system, tinted the windows and a RS4 body kit... the car looks absolutely amazing and Audi Service never even questioned anything regarding the after market parts when the car is in for service.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Quattro Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 76004 miles |
| Previous car | Audi A4 |
| Date of Entry | 31st January, 2006 |