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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  Unreliable luxury - 2004 Audi A4
  By unreliable luxury - May 17 - 9:08 pm

  CVT 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 pm

  I 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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  Keeping my A4 Cab! - 2004 Audi A4
  By Rich - January 16 - 9:44 am

  Ive 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 pm

  We 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.

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  Ultra Sport with Ultra Repairs - 2004 Audi A4
  By Ceizure - October 21 - 6:58 pm

  Car is gorgeous. Dolphin grey ext & Black leather int. Looks like the S4, but with the economy of the 1.8T. It kills me that Audi makes such beautiful cars but cant make them reliable enough to compete with Japanese cars. In a years time, Ive replaced both front window regulators, the clutch, the center armrest, steering control arm, the stereo head unit and now scheduled items are coming up (timing, struts, brakes). This car only has 65k miles... Japanese typically dont fall apart until twice that. Audi does make a great car to lease. Only lease... which is unfortunate as most first time Audi buyers probably buy pre-owned and get turned off by the time they make enough to buy new.

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  Audi A4 convert. - 2004 Audi A4
  By bobh20 - October 10 - 2:00 am

  This is my wifes car. Very easy to park. The trunk is a little small. The sound system is excellent. The alloy wheels extend too far from the tire and have caused curb scratches on the finish. The cvt transmission is very fluid and quick for her. (She drove a 91 SAAB) She now has three speeding tickets. The sense of speed is not a factor. Very little wind speed and rear wind deflector works great.

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  Love/Hate Relationship - 2004 Audi A4
  By Darren - September 30 - 8:21 am

  I bought this car w/50k miles on it and it has 89k now. I love driving this car. I love the looks & the interior is awesome. Gas mileage is grt as I avg 26 mpg & get at least 32 on hwy. The hate on this car is reliability issues. I have had coolant leaks, oil leaks, & now the trans is leaving puddles on my garage flr. I have replaced both frt wdw regulators, the fuel pump, 3 of the 4 ign coils on the engine. I have had issues with the air bags & the engine light is on a lot. When it rains the car leaks water in at the A pillar & no one seems to know why. Its in the shop more than my garage. Im scared what it will cost after 100k. I love it, but its going to have to go. Go back to BMW or Japanese.

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  Must read before buying german car - 2004 Audi A4
  By zk - July 23 - 10:00 am

  The A4 has been so far a good car, a great performer on the road and off. The best thing about the car is the Quattro, and the 1.8T. The Quattro system is the best AWD system ive driven, its just perfect, and when matched to the 1.8T engine, you not only have a car that can go easily through snow without any problems you also have a car that sounds great, and whenever needed the passing power to match. Ive had two problems while owning the car the electical system, and bad dealer to customer treatment. This is how my review will end, the A4 is the best looking and most bang-for- the-buck from all the german luxury car segment.

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  After all these years... still fun - 2004 Audi A4
  By Rod - June 14 - 7:46 pm

  OK. Had this car 5 years now and wanted to add some perspective to all these reviews. First, car is great and works very well. No major issues while under warranty. A few little things here and there -- warm up when cold is rough and car rattles a bit, cup holder finally bit the dust in dash and will never come out again. (Partly its own fault and partly my anger out of its complete uselessness). Low water light for window washer comes on for no reason. Out of warranty had to have some vacuum hose work done for $700. Overall the car is still great but with all the little nits and nags you would expect with any car after 5 years and 70k miles. Roof great and no leaks!

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  A blast to drive but VERY pricey to fix! - 2004 Audi A4
  By Paul - May 18 - 12:51 pm

  This is an amazing car to drive. It handles like a dream on both dry roads and ice packed roads. The interior is beautiful and very functional. You will definitely get some head turns with this car. I would, however, anyone who is considering buying this car to reconsider. The car is extremely expensive to fix and seems to have more problems than the average car. I have taken amazing car of the car but unfortunately it has not returned the favor. In the past 6 months I have put approximately $4500 into the car. I dont know how much longer I can keep it up. I would highly recommend looking at a Toyota convertible.