1997 Audi A4 Tdi review from Sweden
"Would not buy another so called luxury car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front window leaked on the drivers pillar. Took the garage ages to find the fault.
Rust spots are starting to appear literally all over the car, (hood, doors and particularly wheel arches).
General comments?
It is a comfortable and reliable car, starts even when 18 degrees below in the swedish winter.
Expensive servicing. Cam belt replacement cost 500 pounds.
Standard service cost in Sweden is around 200 pounds.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 355000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 395000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Focus |
| Date of Entry | 11th October, 2006 |