Overview & Reviews

The Audi A4 holds the distinction of having single-handedly revived the Audi brand. Launched in the mid-'90s, the compact A4 quickly became a favorite among luxury car buyers thanks to its beautifully finished cabin, sharp handling and available Quattro all-wheel drive. Although the A4 has offered these core characteristics from day one, it has become increasingly polished and high-tech with each successive generation. No matter which year you're looking at, the A4 promises both engaging performance and suave style inside and out.

The sedan body style has been a constant for the Audi A4, but depending on the vintage, you may also find wagon and convertible variants. Turbocharged four-cylinder power is typically found under the hood, yielding both reasonably spirited acceleration and satisfactory fuel economy. In road tests, we've consistently praised the A4's refined character, with more recent plaudits going to its spacious backseat, which has adequate room for full-size adults.

User Reviews:

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  Spectacular! - 1997 Audi A4
  By William Miller - August 9 - 2:00 am

  I had a blue adui a4 and i loved it, it was like my little go kart, becuase it was so fun to drive. I liked the layout of the interior, but i wish the backseat was bigger. I was also very pleased with the reliability. All in all, i recomend this car to anybody who is looking for a small, reliable, and fun to drive automobile.

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  Not as bad as it sounds - 1999 Audi A4
  By UpstateNY Albany - August 7 - 2:00 am

  Always wanted an A4, finally talked myself into getting a certified 99 previously leased by a soccer mom. I figured with the warranty and it being used as a family vehicle I was safe buying my first used car. So far, a few problems. The rear wheel rotor went during first month. Broken magnetic strip in the tiptronic housing. A headight died. A coolant leak and oil leak needed attention. Paint chipping on trunk lid. Radio has spazed out a few times, but no repairs needed. Brakes are acting up at 70k miles. Catalytic converter blew one day. Thank God for the warranty. Otherwise, the car has been great. Very comfortable to drive and ride in.

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  PRELIMINARY - 2003 Audi A4
  By RICH6588 - August 5 - 2:00 am

  ONLY 500 MILES AND I LOVE IT.AFTER DRIVING OVER 1,000,000 MILES IN EVERYTHING FROM JAGUARS TO MERCEDES AND FORDS TO CADDIES I FINALLY FOUND A CAR THAT I HAVE FUN DRIVING. IT IS ALL POSSIBLE DUE TO THE NEW CVT PLUS THE TURBO. THE CAR FLIES WITH NO EFFORT AND WITH THE SPORTS PKG I NO TROUBLE CORNERING AT ALL SANE SPEEDS. I WILL WRITE ANOTHER REVIEW AFTER MY FIRS 10,00 MILES.

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  Perfection - 2004 Audi A4
  By olivier cohen - August 3 - 2:00 am

  Just perfect !!!!!! great look, incredible performance,low gas consumtion... it is a continuous pleasure to drive it.

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  A perfect drive - 2003 Audi A4
  By Philadelphia28 - July 31 - 10:00 am

  Overall, this is the best car Ive driven. Smooth yet peppy, and very responsive. Tiptronic transmission is excellent, and makes for a very fun and engaging drive. The Quatrro model really grips the road, especially around corners, and is great in bad weather. Interior is perhaps the best Ive ever seen, impeccably designed, with a terrific standard sound system. I get many looks in this car, it is gorgeous, especially with the 17" wheels. I definitely recommend the wheel upgrade from the standard 15s. Ive become an Audi driver for life.

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  Very, Very Solid - 2003 Audi A4
  By enthusiastic driver - July 31 - 2:00 am

  solid car! Ive driven it in many situations snow, rain, anything, and its always unflappable. The 4 has enough power, and while it may lack some of the grunt of the v6, it is cheaper, gets better gas mileage, and has plenty of power in pretty much any circumstance (never had any problem merging). Inside, the interior design is top- notch and one of the best Ive seen, very well organized. Everything is very intuitive. Id strongly recommend this to anyone who is lookin for brisk (but not boy-racer) transport in any conditions with room for 4 adults and a dog/a lot of their stuff. GETQUATTRO, IF IT WORKS ITS MAGIC ONCE, YOUVE PAID FOR IT

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  No Words To Describe - 2007 Audi A4
  By Legazy - July 30 - 3:40 am

  First type of entry level luxury car. Fun to drive, responsive and comfortable. Would buy again if they continued with this type of quality in the car. Good pricing options and the packages they offer are excellent! They have me hooked for sure, not to mention, it has a decent room for passengers in the back.

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  Loads of fun to drive+Stylish to boot - 2003 Audi A4
  By IllinioisAudiDriver - July 26 - 10:00 am

  I love this car. It has everything I wanted: sporty, fun to drive, powerful, yet classy and luxurious. Much better priced than BMWs, and a whole lot classier of an interior than anything else in its class.

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  I looooove it - 1999 Audi A4
  By randomsurfer - July 22 - 2:00 am

  The car is beautiful, sporty, fun to drive, and gets compliments everywhere I take it. That may be for aesthetic reasons...and I understand some people have problems with Audis, however this is a good year (as opposed to problem years 96-97) and I think I got a good one.

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  A4 3.0 - 2004 Audi A4
  By Audi Matt - July 20 - 10:00 am

  This car is quick, but not fast. Great gearbox, very crisp and pretty short throws. Have yet to try the quattro in the snow, but this thing feels like it is on rails. This was the only car I could find that met the majority of my requirements in performance and luxury. I looked at the G35, 330, 9-3, TSX and IS300 and ultimately choose the Audi. AWD was a big factor for me over the G35 and 330. It is hard not to love this car....