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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feels like new at 127,000 miles - 1998 Audi A4
By JJ123 - August 20 - 2:00 amThis car has been the best Ive EVER owned. I have a Lexus that my wife drives with lower milage and I must say the A4 has held up much better. I drive a twisty road along a river in Vermont that makes this car shine. I have replaced the lower control arms and one wheel bearing, the T.belt kit, W/pump because I was so close doing the T.belt, use Mobil One oil with Audi filters. The low end works so well when you need to step out, even in the snow and ice few cars can get out of the way as the Audi can. I admit adding a mild chip bumped the Hp to just over 200HP. The 1.8t keeps a good balance over the heavy 2.8 and
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great value for money - 1998 Audi A4
By kakoman - July 1 - 2:06 amIt is an incredible vehicle at this price point. Hard to beat the AWD in tough weather conditions and the V6 is as smooth as you could want it to be. The styling is still up to date even with the refreshing the line recieved in 2002 due to the fact that the new A4 looks like the A6.
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Great car - 1998 Audi A4
By Aidan Grace - May 8 - 4:24 pmI really like this car. When buying the car I thought I would be fun and safe ride and went for it despite its low ground clearance, I was worried about winter driving. I live in northern Vermont where winters are long, snowy and icy. It turned out to be the best winter car I have ever driven. When it got really bad out we would leave the all wheel drive truck with studded snow tires at home and use the Audi. I did put a set of good studded snow tires on it but what made it stick to the road was the great suspension and quattro system, by adjusting the throttle you could decide if you wanted to over steer or under steer
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Lovin it so far - 1998 Audi A4
By Kiri - April 30 - 10:40 pmI just bought my A4 last October with very close to 100k miles on it, but I know the previous owner and know that it was well cared for. So far, Im loving it! Except for the recent trip to my mechanic, where I found out that my tie rod had a slight problem, as well as my wheel bearings, so that was a bit to get fixed. When I bought it, the track for the moonroof was broken it still can pop up, it just wont open completely, so Im in no big hurry to fix it. Other than small things like that, Im loving it!
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My Audi - 1998 Audi A4
By Nehoda - January 20 - 2:10 amI love the quattro, it makes you stick to the road like no other. The five speed manual tranny shifts smooth. The clutches on these cars are weird, itll have lots of life left but still grab late.
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Expensive to Fix: But to be expected - 1998 Audi A4
By COOQUACK - January 14 - 2:00 amI bought my A4 used: My first used car in many years. I love the car, but it certainly can be pricey in repair bills. In the last several months I have replaced 2 ball barrings and a leaking seal - spilling oil into both the upper and lower pans (in total costing almost 2 grand.) Now, I need new brakes (something the Audi dealer instisted I didnt need) and I recently started having a problem with the emmisions. It certainly isnt my last car (Accord EX), which I bought new, put 60,000 miles on, and never replaced a thing on(except wipers and tires.) BUT, I STILL LOVE MY AUDI. Its performace and handling outweigh the mechanical hassels (so far...)
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Love Hate Typical Euro - 1998 Audi A4
By DrivingEnthusiast - January 13 - 3:03 pmLoved the car. Quattro, V6, manual - everything I wanted in an automobile. Unfortunately, I owned a Honda and a Toyota before my A4. Audi is totally performance oriented and cares nothing about vehicle life after the 50k warranty. The following were replaced from 70k to 110k: tie rods, suspension components, electronic controls, wheel bearings, and ABS sensor. There was a lifter tick for the last 10k miles so Im sure something else was about to fail. Timing belt change job cost $1400 at 90k. I kept great care of this car and it kept breaking. I dont care how great Quattro was Ill never go back to Audi/VW.
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Nice but... - 1998 Audi A4
By JC - January 7 - 6:20 amNice car if you can afford the high dollar repairs. Ball joints have been a constant problem. Transmission went out completely at 80,000 miles even though the car has been very well cared for and driven lightly.
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A great ride - 1998 Audi A4
By coloradoquattro - December 30 - 10:35 amThe Audi A4 has been the best car that I have ever owned. It is the perfect balance between performance and economy. I regularly get 30 mpg, but it certainly doesnt drive like an economy car. The turbo gives it power at high altitude that you just cant get with a normally aspirated 4 cylinder engine. Quattro all-wheel drive keeps it on the road in all weather conditions. It has provided 165,000 miles of trouble free driving with only routine maintenance. I havent abused it, but I dont baby it either. Never a dull moment.
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Bad Dealer makes ok car not worth it. - 1998 Audi A4
By steverino - December 25 - 2:00 amCar drives very nicely. After 35k, I have a rattle, and the exhaust system is a problem, but the car handles very well. Not quite as fast as I thought it would be, but pretty fast. The dealer, in Cherry Hill, NJ is terrible. Their services department is too small and unresponsive. They cant figure out problems, and they lie about delays in returning the car. My exhaust has never been right. My hood stinks after short drives. They all know it is an exhaust problem, but they cant fix it. As nice as I have been, they have failed to get it right on three visits.
