Overview & Reviews

The big news is the arrival of the A4 Cabriolet, a fetching drop-top version of the A4 sedan. Initially, the company will offer only one drivetrain choice -- front-wheel drive with the 3.0-liter V6 engine and continuously variable transmission. Expect to see a 1.8T version midway through the model year and a 3.0 quattro Cab by October 2003. No word yet on the possibility of a manual transmission. As if this weren't enough, Audi plans to release a coupe version of the A4 in early 2003. The rest of the A4 lineup benefits from equipment upgrades. Leather is now optional on all 1.8T models, as are 12-way power front seats. All 3.0s will come swathed in leather, with more deluxe leather optional. Previous stand-alone options for the 3.0, including xenons and satellite steering wheel controls, have been swept up into the Premium Package. A new cold weather package includes seat heaters and a ski sack, and 17-inch all-season tires are a stand-alone extra.

• Available all-wheel drive, classy interiors laden with amenities, stable handling.

• Price goes up quickly with options, engines a little short on low-end torque.

User Reviews:

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  Run Far, Far, Far Away - 2003 Audi A4
  By JT - July 25 - 8:26 am

  Its a great car when everything is working. Unfortunately, that is rare. Problems Ive encountered in the approximately 35K miles Ive owned the car: rear driver side power window fail - $400 rear pass. side power window fail - $400 (I live in mortal fear of operating the power windows now - Im sure its only a matter of time before the front ones go) CV joint - $1200 bottomed out and punched a hole in oil pan (ok partly my fault) $800 check engine light - faulty "crankshaft assistor" $1250 bulbs are difficult to replace. Do not buy this car if not under warranty. You will regret it every day you own it

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  Giving up the Audi - 2003 Audi A4
  By pina8 - April 22 - 10:52 pm

  After owning the Audi for almost 5 yrs, Im ready to give it up and move on to a more reliable and cheap to fix sedan (Honda or Toyota). Although it has been fun to drive, i have had a few problems--the initial take-off is dangerous with it sliding and forcibly popping into gear without going anywhere, the air-conditioning never got cold enough (making it worse w/charcoal-colored interior), front air and radio buttons scratched off and needed replacing, frequent engine light indicators going off needing repairs (recent oxygen sensor & gas valve sensor repairs cost almost $1000). It has been fun and sexy to drive though!

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  good car - bad service - 2003 Audi A4
  By spounce - April 9 - 10:00 am

  The brake warning light started going off...I took the car to DCH Essex which summarily announced that my brake hoses were loose and that they would not fix this under the warranty (they also charged me a $92 diagnostic fee). Feeling that this was wrong I called the customer advocacy line which basically said "our service group is our eyes and ears, we go by what they say". I took the car to another dealership which informed me that the ABS box needed to be replaced and did it under warranty. Audi customer advocacy told me that they do not refund diagnostic fees.

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  My beloved mechanical trainwreck - 2003 Audi A4
  By ironlion49 - March 6 - 6:36 pm

  I love this car. I also hate this car. Bought it with 43,000 miles on it, and 5k later had to replace the clutch (of course not under warranty). Since then, traction control cpu has failed (dealership fails repeatedly to fix it), THREE ignition coils have failed (one on vacation)... the list goes on. I cringe when the car so much as shudders now- it feels as though the things just waiting for the worst possible moment to break. Styling is great, fuel economy is decent, interior comfort and design is stellar. Turbo lag is ridiculous- the power delay is embarrassingly pronounced. The mechanical issues are too much. This has soured my opinion of Audi- my next car will not be an Audi.

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  Beautiful Torture Chamber - 2003 Audi A4
  By Mason Jones - February 20 - 10:00 am

  This car is the most beautiful sedan out there, far surpassing a plain 3 series BMW. However, the ride is made uncomfortable by several things. I traded a 2000 A4 and the seat on my new Audi is 3 inches narrower and quite bit harder foam. The console is too wide and I hit my knee on it constantly. Many people comment on this bothersome flaw. The ride is extremely harsh and vibrating over small bumps and yet bouncy as a 1970 Buick over large dips. I do not have the sport suspension but I drove it and it could find bumps to crash over on the surface of glass. The speed to 60 mph is just as fast with the 1.8. Save your money and go for the turbo.

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  looks,quality,surefooted, but no go! - 2003 Audi A4
  By srivet - February 20 - 10:00 am

  When we got the A4 avant for my wife a year ago,we knew the car was a beauty,and we suspected great built quality,and we got it. What we did not know is that the 1.8turbo matched to the 5 speed auto is almost slow,noisy at high rpms,and very thirsty for so few inches. Why offer this combo to such unsuspecting public?I know the torque is excellent and that there is almost no turbo lag,but pleeeeaaase, at 37 grands out the door,we deserve better performance!. Apart from that,it is very comfortable,handles beautifully, and a very pleasant place to spend time in ,unless you are going up a slope,fully loaded,with the dog in the back.

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  2003 Audi A4 convertible - 2003 Audi A4
  By Steve53 - July 13 - 6:43 pm

  I just purchased a 2003 A4 convertible a few weeks ago. So far I really enjoy driving the car, especially with the top down. It has a little turbo lag but once you get going, its very smooth. Overall, I really like this car and would recommend it if you want a fun convertible with a back seat. The back seat is small, however, and can only fit two young children I would say.

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  2003 Audi A4 1.8T CVT - 2003 Audi A4
  By Darwin - July 5 - 12:19 am

  Compared to a reliability of a Honda Accord, I rate the reliability of this car to 8 out of 10, 10 being a Honda. Problems I encountered include driver side window rolling down on its own due to sensitive anti-pinch protection (4 dealer trips to fix), moonroof moving on its own (switch keeps going bad), driver side speakers going in and out. Good mileage (26 mpg), nice interior/exterior. CVT has a slight delay, which is sometimes annoying. Sound system is good even for a basic system (except for the speaker problem).

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  An 800-Mile Impression (now thats new) - 2003 Audi A4
  By Linda - June 8 - 10:00 am

  The fit and finish of this vehicle is amazing. If you want to know what I mean, check out the door jams between the Audi A4 Avant and the Volvo V40 the next time you are at a car show. The paint is perfect. We already have one tiny nick and can see the undercoating - no bare metal. So the metal is very well protected.

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  Very good, not great car - 2003 Audi A4
  By vwaudi - April 26 - 2:00 am

  Ive had my 2003 Ming Blue 3.OL Auto Quattro A4 for about a month now and overall Im happy, with some criticisms. Before I purchased, I seriously considered the Infiniti G35, BMW 3-series, and Passat All Motion, as well. All are fine cars, but I decided against G35 due to poor handling in the snow and suspect interior build quality/components and no folding rear seat. I decided against the 3 series because everyone and their sister has a 3 series and BMW nickle and dimes the options. I decided against Passat because at 190 horsepower, that was not enough since I was coming from a BMW Z3 with 190 horsies and much lighter car.