Overview & Reviews
The 2.8 sedan gets a valve job resulting in 18 more horsepower and additional torque. Side-impact airbags are standard, as is traction control. Opt for the automatic and you'll get the same Tiptronic technology that allows Biff to manually shift Buffy's 911 Cabriolet. A new station wagon called Avant debuts, while the A4 1.8T gets new wheels, a sport package and an ambient temperature gauge. New colors and stereo improvements round out the changes for 1998.
- Gutsy new V6 engine. Comfortable interior. Great handling. Stellar design. Optional all-wheel drive. Optional Tiptronic automanual transmission.
- Small back seat. Useless cupholders.
User Reviews:
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1998 A4 1.8 T - 1998 Audi A4
By mpt2222 - May 23 - 10:10 amI am pleasantly surprised with the quality of this vehicle for the price. Although a but under powered with the 1.8, many chip upgrades are available which will boost the torque to that of the 6 cyl. model. I can use the money saved to invest in modifications which will end up in a car that can compete in many respects with the BMW 3-series.
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Beware of A4 - 1998 Audi A4
By jaycepe - May 23 - 2:00 amI bought this car used with 35k in 09/01 and it has been a big disappointment. Two weeks after I drove it off the lot it needed a new front bearing. Since then Ive had to bring the car in to the dealer for numerous problems (The Check Engine light seems to appear every 6 months). Most of the problems were minor and were covered under the Audi Assured warranty but the real kicker is my engine died. The car was in the shop for three weeks. Audi did replace the engine and turbo at their cost, but during the three weeks the car was in the shop they refused to provide a loaner
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1998 Audi A4 2.8L Quattro - 1998 Audi A4
By nolamurph - May 21 - 2:00 amDifficult to beat for the price. I felt that way four years ago when I purchased it, and I feel that way now.
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Fun Car to drive - 1998 Audi A4
By Dave_2 - May 11 - 2:00 amI just bought my 98 Turbo and just about everything is fine except for the smell of buring oil. I checked the oil and I guess the last owner didnt like to change it because it was pitch black. So Ive changed it, it wasnt very easy, and hopefully that gets rid of the oil smell. Other than that, the car looks great and is a blast to drive. If the oil smell goes away, I will love this car.
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Audi Is German for Crap - 1998 Audi A4
By stacie - April 30 - 2:00 amsuspension replaced $1700, dealer thought the head gasket could be sealed but coolant still leaking. Was told that it is now a cracked block. I already paid $1500 for the head gasket now I have to cough up $3000 for the block. I was going to sell the car and now all I can get is trade-in value. Do not buy this car.
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A4 Quattro with performance chip - 1998 Audi A4
By TheLock - April 29 - 2:00 amI purchased a used A4 Quattro in early 02, and its been wonderful. Its a blast to drive - handling is exceptional, and an upgraded performance chip (boosts HP to 190) mated with a 5 speed provides great acceleration from a standing start as well as while going down the highway. The car isnt necessarily the biggest head-turner, but the styling is clean and the fit and finish are great. I get about 25 MPG commuting, and 30 MPG on longer trips. Ive only had one minor problem (power window got stuck) which was covered under warranty without a problem.
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Dont be fooled by the pretty car - 1998 Audi A4
By michael jackson - April 24 - 2:00 amControl arm bushings failed, the windshield wipers failed, the ignition wiring failed. I go through a $100 headlight a year. Ive had to replace two fuel injectors. After having a recall service performed on the front tie-rods, the car never drove straight again. It requires $91 octane gasoline or better (US). This car was maintained by Audi, by the book, for the first 50,000 miles, and meticulously by myself and a certified Audi technician thereafter, yet it continues to fall apart. I truly wish I never bought this car and I wouldnt own another Audi if someone paid me to do so. Its the definition of an unreliable lemon.
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Not a grocery getter! - 1998 Audi A4
By Not a grocery getter - April 18 - 2:00 amThis is an amazing car with handling, power, and all wheel drive packed in an inconscpicuous wagon. My friend just purchased a 2003 Mercedes C240 and it has been back to the shop 4 times in the first 10,000 miles. My A4 2.8 has had minor expected repairs but it has over 90,000. I recommend replacing the timing belt before 50,000 miles, Ive only heard nightmares. I also think the water pumps came from Detroit not Germany. Although I will always own an Audi.
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Please help me sell my lemon - 1998 Audi A4
By Please buy my lemon - April 12 - 2:00 amHere I sit car-less again. My Audi A4 is in the shop. Last month it was the clutch. My car has only 60,000 miles! And yes, this is the FIRST time I have ever had to replace a clutch and its my fourth manual trans car. My computer has to be reset continuously. I have replaced my CD changer twice. And why is it they make you trade in the old one but STILL charge over $200 for the new one??? Also, why was Brake Check able to locate the oil leak in one visit when the dealer wasnt able to locate it in MULTIPLE visits? I wanted to wait a year before buying a new car, but I have recently determined that I cant afford to spend another dime on this lemon!
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Everything youve heard is true - 1998 Audi A4
By compcond - March 21 - 2:00 amPurchased new all service done by Audi dealers. Traded at 49,000 miles and $5,700 in non-warranted repairs... 6 instrument panels, 4 batteries, engine computer, climate control computer, catalytic converter, steering rack, cam shaft tensioner seals, stereo, 2 speakers, coolant reservoir, coolant temperature sensor, fuel guage sending unit, turn signal stalk, turn signal flasher, tiptronic switch, passenger-seat bushings, 2 passenger side CV boots, alternator, EGR secondary return pipe.
