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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  Excellent Car! - 1999 Audi A4
  By drive_quattro - April 21 - 8:53 pm

  This is a great car, and it cost much less than its competitors. Its built solidly, looks beautiful, has no problems (yet), and is a great handling machine with the quattro. The only downside was its original 150 hp engine, but a modest chip upgrade changed that. It now has around 195 hp which is more than sufficient for its 3200 lbs curb weight.

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  Quick, Great Handling, and Reliable - 1999 Audi A4
  By raize221 - April 1 - 3:49 pm

  (currently 48000 miles) The car accelerates fast and when the turbo kicks in it takes off, especially above 3500 RPM. I like the gearing (5- spd manual) as first gear is long enough that I usually dont have to shift mid-corner when turning after a stop sign/light. The interrior is comfortable (leather) with many adjustments for seat location and the audio system is well done. The airbag warning light has illuminated twice since I bought it for seemingly no reason, after taking it to a dealer they said nothing was wrong and turned it off, so not a big problem. The car runs great every time I start it and is very reliable. I highly recommend a GIAC ecu flash to improve performance.

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  I love it - When not in the shop! - 1999 Audi A4
  By Mike - February 5 - 2:54 pm

  This is great car if you have another car. It is great fun to drive, on the few ocassions that it is not broken. Seriously - this car has had one problem after another and spent a couple of months total (really) in the shop in the 22 months I had it. Repairs and parts cost a fortune and only a handful of mechanics know how to work on it. I have traded it in on a new car.

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  Audi A4=less cash in your pocket - 1999 Audi A4
  By jkinct - January 30 - 9:18 am

  Not to beat a dead horse, this is the *absolute worse car ever*... radiator-replaced at 20k miles (warranty) ABS (twice out of pocket) brakes (out of pocket) power window (still doesnt work) suspension (major work at 40k) vacuum hoses (bad at 40k) recall after recall etc., etc., etc., This car is a nightmare for maintenance. The car stumped several mechanics several times. They just didnt know how to fix it (and these guys were very smart). They just kept throwing parts at it until the engine light or whatever went off...the nightmare is over. I just sold this stupid thing and bought lexus. Ill never ever go back to audi. ever. What a racket, make a car that fails every month and then rip off the consumer with high price parts (who ever heard of $1100 for a catalytic convertor? - x2=$2200 for exhaust components alone!!).

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  Money pit - 1999 Audi A4
  By ms - December 18 - 5:51 pm

  This is a rich mans car. I have spent more money in repairs and maintenance than on the car itself. ($2,300 in costs to pass emissions test.) I am at the garage every other month with a new problem. Do yourself and your wallet a favor and avoid this car.

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  Get an Audi 1.8T quattro sport! - 1999 Audi A4
  By dkletter - December 16 - 7:34 pm

  Very fun to drive! I got an average of 33 mpg when on a long freeway drive! Great car for the money!

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  Solid, safe and a blast! - 1999 Audi A4
  By JJ - September 27 - 10:09 pm

  This car has been better than my Honda ever was and a hell of a lot more fun. Yes a wheel bearing went south at 77k but this is no big deal to me. Almost all cars need timing belts replaced and so am not taking points away because of this. My Accord felt like a tin can flexing its way down the street. I now press into turns rather than slow down as other require.

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  Dont get burned!!! - 1999 Audi A4
  By JCC - September 21 - 5:34 pm

  I recently sold my 1999 A4 AWD 2.8 65K miles. I owned it for exactly 1 year. After 1 year, the transmission needed to be replaced. The estimate was $5000- $7000. I said fix it good enough to drive across town to the Nissan dealer. In addition, it was due for its 60K mile service >$650. The service person made an excellent point in saying, "If you cant afford the routine maintenence, then you cant afford the vehicle. I got caught up in being a pretentious fool. You shouldnt. Buy something else!

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  Bad Mechanical - 1999 Audi A4
  By Kim - September 12 - 11:33 pm

  Fun to drive, if its not in the shop! Have had new engine, too. Lots of mechanical problems.

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  So sweeet! - 1999 Audi A4
  By Dukes of Hazard - September 12 - 10:00 am

  Sweet ride. Handles great, a blast to drive. Suggest getting some bolt-ons for that lag between the turbo (before 2800rpm. Hot interior, Great engine. I fell in love the second I drove one.