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2001 Audi S4 Avant 2.7T from North America

Model year2001
Year of manufacture2000
First year of ownership2001
Most recent year of ownership2004
Engine and transmission 2.7T Manual
Performance marks 8 / 10
Reliability marks 6 / 10
Comfort marks 7 / 10
Dealer Service marks 1 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 8 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
6.0 / 10
Distance when acquired0 miles
Most recent distance35000 miles
Previous carNissan 240SX

Summary:

Beautiful and fast, but not built to high quality

Faults:

Crankshaft main seal failed soaking the clutch with oil. Required clutch replacement. Repaired under warranty.

Rear hatch misaligned from factory. Repaired under warranty.

Alignment required adjustment on delivery of vehicle. Repaired under warranty.

Headlight washer pump failed. Repaired under warranty.

Handbrake handle fell off, 3 times. Repaired under warranty, 3 times. Currently broken again.

Driver's seat rocks back and forth. Dealer claims this is "normal".

Warped front brake rotors. Replaced under warranty.

Rattle in dashboard. Dealer has repeatedly attempted to repair. Still rattling.

General Comments:

Highlights:

The car is beautiful inside and out.

The engine has wonderful torque and power.

All-wheel-drive grip is phenomenal.

Steering feedback is excellent.

Safe and secure.

Driven at 8/10ths the car provides absolutely effortless speed.

Lowlights:

Dealer service is awful.

Long term quality is horrible.

Suspension is soft and squishy. The car wallows and bounces. Understeer is terrible.

Transmission shifter throw is about as long as a bus, and less precise.

Brakes are overboosted, grabby, and soft.

Seats are too wide and not securely mounted.

The car is very heavy, and feels like it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 5th October, 2004

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25th Jun 2005, 03:43

I bought a yellow 2000 S4 Avant with 90,000kms (60,000 miles) and have had a list a mile long of problems.

1. Gearbox (replaced under car dealer warranty - $18,000AU (that's australian $$) - think of them as Canadian $$)

2. LCD Display had pixels missing - still arguing that this should be replaced under warranty

3. Drive Shaft replaced

4. Flywheel caused engine to rattle when turning off - relpaced

5. Clutch was slipping.

Either the car was thrashed to death or I got a lemon. Feels like I'm driving a 2 tonne car!

Previous car Subaru WRX.

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9th Jul 2007, 12:12

I RECENTLY BOUGHT A BLACK 2000 AUDIO S4. Since buying it, I have spent over $5k fixing the timing belts and water pump and alternator. I love the looks of the car, but the reliabilty is not that good. I had the car break down on the freeway and had to get it towed home. The reason that time was the alternator. Before owning this car, I had a Chevy Silverado with very little to no problems. I am currently trying to sell the car and will never buy a used Audi again.

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2000 Audi S4 from North America

Model year2000
Year of manufacture1999
First year of ownership2003
Most recent year of ownership2004
Engine and transmission Manual
Performance marks 7 / 10
Reliability marks 4 / 10
Comfort marks 9 / 10
Dealer Service marks 10 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
7.4 / 10
Distance when acquired38000 miles
Most recent distance58000 miles
Previous carSubaru Impreza

Summary:

It's a nice luxury car, but don't buy it if you're looking for a serious sports car

Faults:

Radio changed stations when the car was turned off at 40k miles - needed to be replaced.

LED display in dash was missing lines at 45k miles - needed to be replaced.

Clunking noise in front at 50k miles - needed new tie rod ends.

Pulsing in brake pedal at 55k miles - needed new front rotors.

All of my repairs were covered by Audi's Certified Used Car warranty and because of the number of problems, I sold my car before the warranty expired.

General Comments:

The power was impressive and fun.

The handling was disappointing, the suspension is more luxury than sport.

The interior is extremely comfortable and quiet.

There was a bit of a lag when you floor it; aka. turbo lag.

If you have all-season or winter tires, this car handles awesome in the snow.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 24th September, 2004

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8th Apr 2006, 15:44

I think you are the problem, concerning the handling. It's more the way you use it, because its handling is just superb.

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2000 Audi S4 Avant 2.7 Bi turbo from UK and Ireland

Year of manufacture2000
First year of ownership2002
Most recent year of ownership2002
Engine and transmission 2.7 Bi turbo Manual
Performance marks 9 / 10
Reliability marks 10 / 10
Comfort marks 10 / 10
Dealer Service marks 9 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 9 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
9.4 / 10
Distance when acquired27000 miles
Most recent distance30000 miles
Previous carSubaru Impreza

Summary:

A classy high performance estate

Faults:

Absolutely nothing.

General Comments:

This is a great car, it has everything I want from a car.

It is extremely quick, comfortable, quiet, roomy and classy.

The build quality and finish is superb with no squeaky or rattles.

The gadgets are endless.

It is very much a wolf in sheep's clothing.

But best of all it is serious fun to drive... I love it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th August, 2002

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