Overview & Reviews
The Cabriolet is now available with all-wheel drive, while all A4s now come standard with a tire-pressure monitoring system, revised steering wheels and two-stage airbags. The 1.8T models have been upgraded with 16-inch aluminum wheels and now offer a six-speed manual transmission as an option.
- Classy, well-constructed interiors, sharp handling, precise steering, available CVT transmission and all-wheel drive.
- Price goes up quickly with options, engines short on low-end torque, sport package makes for a choppy ride.
User Reviews:
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Worst car ever - 2004 Audi A4
By john - November 11 - 2:00 amA week after I bought the car the fuel pump went. Center arm rest broke and so did the glove box. Closed the door one day and the side air bags went off 6000 in repairs for the side airbags but was covered by Audi USA. Thermostat broke twice. The speakers cut in and out. Rear Windows wont work and front ones work when they feel like it. Burns a quart of oil every 1000 miles Audi says this is normal. Had to replace the clutch. And transmission rebuild. Coils always fail leading to misfiring witch overheated my engine blowing the head gasket and cracking the head. There is lots more Im forgetting I could have bought this car ten times over.
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Audi A4 1.8t 2004 - 2004 Audi A4
By BoomBoom - September 16 - 2:00 amNice reliable car until the CVT transmission went out at only 71,000 miles. $6,000 repair from the dealer. $5,000 to rebuild it. Great mileage. Good ride and handles well. Looks sharp. Should have bought extended warranty. Wont be buying another Audi.
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Great AWD Wagon - 2004 Audi A4
By Steve - September 13 - 2:00 amOlder couples car with all documentation. Rides, looks and feels excellent. Great Bose stereo. Ultra sport package is awesome! Easy to forget this is a wagon. I traded in a 2008 Suzuki SX4 4 cyl AWD hatchback for this car. I wanted more power and luxury. Did some research and, an Avant 3.0 was the best bet. I really like the B6 (2002-05) generation of this car, Audi styling at its epitome. Current generations (B7 & B8 late 2005-08, 2009-) A4s styling is way out there, not my taste at all.
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Never Buy Audi Worst Experience Ever! - 2004 Audi A4
By Jh27 - July 12 - 2:30 amI had to take my car into the shop 5 times so far this year. First time I had to replace all ignition coils with recall (engine light flashing and car vibrating). 2nd time replaced coil pack for V6 engine light went on. 3rd time they checked engine and had the light off for 2 weeks. Light came on again said it was spark plugs. Didnt replace spark plugs because they charge too much. 5th time came in and said i had to replace spark plugs and fuel injector. charged 195 dollars for labor. They rip people off. Replaced parts with labor was 370 dollars. My cars check engine light is on again now. Least reliable vehicle ever.
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Audi A4 2004 V6 3.0 6M Ultra Sport - 2004 Audi A4
By Audi3.0B6UltraSport - July 2 - 3:53 pmI bought this car with approximately 40k miles on it after it had come off a lease. Its fully loaded with every available feature for that model year and has a full leather interior. Black paint, black leather. Its a sweet looking car and it drives really well. Overall Im quite happy with the car and if I had to make the decision again I would buy the same car. I average about 28 MPG - mostly highway driving. The Ultra Sport package offers most of the S4 styling with much better fuel economy. Over the years, Ive had the coil packs and the cat converters replaced under warranty, Ive had to replace the win regulators on both front windows. I still love this car though.
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Unreliable luxury - 2004 Audi A4
By unreliable luxury - May 17 - 9:08 pmCVT transmission had to be replaced at 50k miles, but had the symptoms at an earlier 30k miles (theres an existing TSB for this issue). Working with Audi of America to see what our options are. Always had the vehicle serviced at an Audi dealer at the prescribed maintenance intervals. Day after the trans install, the check engine light was on, which was found to be a defect part on the new transmission. Love the car, but cant afford the maintenance. I thought German cars were built to last. A lot of other little things are broken, not working, or just acting up in the car. I think its time to see what BMW has to offer...
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A4 1.8T with tip auto - 2004 Audi A4
By Expensive car - May 12 - 7:30 pmI bought this car used with 38k miles now it has 63k miles and the fuel pump along with airbag sensor and window motor all went bad. luckily i bought the extended warranty which covered all expenses with a minor 50 dollar deductible. Very expensive car to keep up with i wouldnt recommend it if youre on a tight budget. One RSA good year tire $200 oil change $75. Car makes a grinding initially of every first start. The trans doesnt feel very strong and i baby it so much i dont even tip 2500 RPM. A light buld change is $100+ Im going Toyota or Honda next.
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CVT- Rare Code - 2004 Audi A4
By jjmiller - March 17 - 9:22 pm3rd week of ownership transmission shot. CVT with Rare Code GZE looked all over country finally found used. New $6000 Used $2500. Not how I wanted to start with Audi. Will sell once fixed. Dealer not helpful at all. Left me to find trans. so they wouldnt have to stand behind it. THANKS. Wont by Audi again.
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Keeping my A4 Cab! - 2004 Audi A4
By Rich - January 16 - 9:44 amIve now had Audis (3 of them) for 14 years. Historically problems, but this gorgeous green A4 3.0L 2004 cab has been great! Oh yeah, a minor electrical things telling me my satellite radio isnt working (although it does just fine!), but thats nothing. The car is so great to drive. Lacking a little on comfort for long trips, but thats no surprise. I have only 67K miles (about 5 years) and have no thoughts of looking for anything else. Cant come up with anything Id enjoy driving more than this. And the wind screen is great, allowing me to put top down (windows and heater up) when sunny and 45 when dressed appropriately. I love this car!!!
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I can not believe Audi sells this VW at Audi price - 2004 Audi A4
By Daryl - December 26 - 7:42 pmWe purchased this 10 months ego and after 10 months of pain and problems it has stranded us 180 miles from home at 11pm. We are replacing it with a Lexus RX300. This has needed new catalytic converters, coils,O2 sensors, control arms, wiper mechanism, trunk actuator. Sunroof is stuck, brake caliper is not working right and wears pads too fast on 1 side, tranny shifter gets stuck sometimes, 1 wheel is bent, power steering pump squeaks, and now the fuel pump gave up the ghost. All between 75k and 98k. First month we owned it, it spent 3 weeks in shops and 1 week on the road. Most parts are VW. I can not believe Audi sells this VW at Audi price. Dont be a fool and buy one.
