Overview & Reviews

Audi introduces the 1.8T Avant wagon to its lineup, while other A4 models gain standard equipment and new options.

• Torque-laden turbo four is a hoot to rev hard. Comfortable interior, great handling, stellar design, optional all-wheel drive and optional Tiptronic automanual transmission are pluses.

• Small back seat.

User Reviews:

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  Great car, maintenance expensive - 1999 Audi A4
  By Strahd - March 8 - 5:58 pm

  I have never had any part fail on me in 90k miles. It has however been expensive to keep just the regular dealer-recommended maintenance schedule. It seems like no matter what I get replaced, its $1000. But car still runs great, starts every time without problem in Boston winters and still gets compliments 8 years later.

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  Sticks to road, but roBs your wallet - 1999 Audi A4
  By DEO - February 7 - 7:41 pm

  I bought the car used with about 90K miles. Worked fine until 110K. I have since spent over $3000. Ive never spent so much on a car and I always buy cars around 100K. However, Ive stuck to Japanese cars before. Ive learned my lesson. Im looking to trade it in for a Subaru. What every one elses review says is true. Fun to drive, expensive to maintain.

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  Good basic transportation - 1999 Audi A4
  By Barry Kramer - November 16 - 11:31 am

  For the northland the A4T quattro is an excellent choice. However, I have experienced the electronic glitches that my dealership says are unique to this model year. I gave up my BMW E30 with 300k for the quattro and will likely go back in the near future for the fun and driving experience. All in all good transportation, but I would for sure seek out the sport pkg if another A4 hits my radar.

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  Good car - When working properly. - 1999 Audi A4
  By Ty W. Thomas - October 21 - 3:53 pm

  Bought this car with 43,500 miles. So far in 3500 miles here is what has been done to the car: Coil Pack replaced-$451.00 Sunroof switch - $60.00 Gauge cluster went out - $561.00 Airbag light continues to come on - $150.00 (Dealership has not solved the problem yet-light just came on again!!) Now the water pump is making a bearing noise! Cost: $502.00. I am a VW/Audi enthusiast and am severely disappointed with this car. To think I sold a perfectly good 96 Passat TDI for this? The car did sit outside for a while before I purchased it-but still... Fuel mileage has been 21 city, 28 hwy. SO SO.

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  Driving Fun - 1999 Audi A4
  By A. Vauter - September 14 - 7:40 pm

  I bought this car new, & have enjoyed very much. I would replace it w/another A4, but I now live in an area w/o a local Audi dealer. It makes driving fun. Exceptional control in snow. Parts are expensive. Its not as reliable as a Honda (had one once), but so much better to drive. Great audio, comfortable seats a driving experience.

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  Stuck in Audi hell - 1999 Audi A4
  By JM - September 9 - 4:52 pm

  I bought it used at 30K miles. It was fun to drive for about 15K, 20K miles, then the timing belt snapped (long before the recommended replacement mileage). FYI, cylinder heads from the Fatherland are EXPENSIVE. Better replace the belt every 30K miles just to be safe. Since then, nothing but problems: ABS brake sensors (twice), tie rod ends (many), wheel speed sensors, an unknown compression problem that stumped three mechanics, including the dealer, power window motor, a half-moon seal(?), and more. Now the transmission is acting up.

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  Stunning - 1999 Audi A4
  By Strike_Eagle - August 8 - 8:36 am

  First I want to get one thing out of the way, Its an Audi, some repairs are going to be expensive. If you want cheap, this is not the car for your. On a better note, This car is absolutely amazing to drive, I have the Sport and Cold weather packages as well and let me tell you, make sure yours has the sport package. This vehicle grips the road like a magnet! Winter driving with the Quattro system will not leave one disappointed, Truly is the ultimate snowmobile. Also do not be fooled by the performance specs... while not a sports car, the 1.8T engine has plenty of get up and go to make even a grown man giggle like a little kid.

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  Audi A4 1.8T does the job - 1999 Audi A4
  By JayDeeHiTop - July 11 - 8:39 pm

  The Audi A4 has been so much fun to drive even though I have only had it for a couple of months. The only thing that is wrong with it is that when it is idling it tends to vibrate a little too much for me. Also the fan for the AC sounds like a vaccum cleaner. Other than those two things, to me, it is a great car!

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  The fun of an A4 Quattro 2.8 - 1999 Audi A4
  By Pete Hornig - June 7 - 10:00 am

  The quattro is excellent in all weather and the 2.8 engine is a must. Great looking car. Your friends will think it costs much more than it does. Interior space is a little limited in the rear. The cup holders are not the greatest and the climate controls should be placed more conveniently.

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  Worst Purchase Ever! BEWARE! - 1999 Audi A4
  By Karl - May 8 - 7:10 pm

  I wish I could go back to the day I bought this A4 and run. It has been nothing but trouble since day one. Problem 1) Ruined front suspension = $1600. Problem 2) Defective turbo valve = $450 Problem 3) Defective catelytic converter = $1100 Problem 4) Defective wheel bearings = $Leaving Them...... And so on and so forth. Basically, this car is an overpriced and less reliable Ford Pinto. I should have bought an Escort - this thing was the biggest mistake Ive ever made. I will buy a BMW next time. Consider yourself warned.