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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Dump this car before warranty ends - 1999 Audi A4
By RL - September 1 - 6:17 pmGood car for highway driving, way too slow off the line for a drivers car, lots of engine leaks and burned out headlights, poor tires for winter driving as they were incompatible with ABS. Ran ok for about 65,000 miles except for power and gas consumption issues. I thought I could keep it maintained and have a good car but repairs were averaging $600/month for last 10 months. Mainly electronics problems - Dealer did poor job of diagnosing problems - his solution was to keep adding new parts until warning lights went out. Dealer told me that I would soon need new boots for steering and transmission components and new brakes. - Ouch!! Car is sold!! No more Audis ever.
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Dont Do It - As Much As You May Want To - 1999 Audi A4
By Kansas Joe - July 20 - 11:57 pmI love how this car drives. And the body style still holds up even though it is six years old. The handling, power and quality of the interior design are all pluses. But the lack of mechanical reliability is a huge negative. Ive spent over $6,000 in repairs since purchasing this car just over 3 years ago. Repairs include - new oxygen sensors, water pump/timeing belt, ABS control module, brake rotors, etc. Ive had it - and will be selling this car soon.
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Not as bad as some say! - 1999 Audi A4
By drmmrboy74 - July 8 - 3:01 pmI purchased my Audi A4 with 55,000 miles and it now has 74,000 miles. Ive replaced brake pads, water pump, timing belt w/tensioner, t. pulley, idler pulley, drive belt, front diff. axle seal, wires and plugs, and oil. Although this would have cost alot at a dealer, I purchased the parts online and replaced them myself. If your a decent mechanic or have alot of $$$, Id highly recomend this vehicle. The 2.8 is a little under powered w/Tiptronic trans., but nothing beats the Quattro in the Michigan winter!
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Awesome car! - 1999 Audi A4
By Audioduke - June 19 - 10:00 amAudis are very popular in Seattle area but get no respect in LA area. So bought 99 1/2 with 40k miles and "2 yr Audi Assured" from dealer after hearing reliability probs. This is awesome car... More I drive more I like. I didnt care for BMW 3 series styling and came across too many rude people with attitude drying beamers. C class is not sporty enough for me so Audi with its good looks was the car for me.
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I love it, but it frightens me... - 1999 Audi A4
By Saint - May 10 - 6:43 pmI bought this 99 from Audi with 34k miles, now has 55k. All service needed has been under warranty: Both rear bearings, new radiator, brake rotors, replaced from bushing. For the first year it was in the shop once a quarter, it seemed. So far this year - no problems. I love to drive it, looks great, handles great. But once the warranty ends this year - what will happen? Will it turn on me or be "one of the good ones"? Dealer has been good, and so far I am OK with the experience - thanks to the warranty!
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Awesome Car - 1999 Audi A4
By PSAZtec - April 19 - 9:28 pmThis is a great car. It is so beautiful inside! Rich, contrasting colors are great. Ride is amazing. Bose stereo sounds impressive and full. I will sell my car and I will cry when I sell it. This is from a guy. Get a tiptronic, it is the way to go.
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I Love This Car! - 1999 Audi A4
By mcdebra - April 19 - 12:47 amI bought my Audi used with 31,000 miles (now shes at 53,000) and I have had no problems, just had to get a new battery and tires! Very reliable and I will definitely check out Audis when I am looking for my next car.
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High Cost of Ownership - 1999 Audi A4
By smalltownsith - April 3 - 8:05 pmFrom day one my 1999 Audi A4 has had problems. I bought it used with low miles and the certificed / extended warranty. It has had tons of electrical problems. Im not sure what they did with when declared it a certified vehicle. the sensors and leaks continually need to be fixed. I think it says it all when the dealer has a special service price to check the airbag light - $200 before repairs and then another $800 for the acutal airbag that is only five years old. Even normal maintenance is just a rip-off, such as $1,000 for a new timing belt and water pump. The water pump started leaking after the twelve month parts warranty. Be strongly cautioned against "Audi workmanship."
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Fine until warranty expires - 1999 Audi A4
By Gary Werner - March 6 - 11:44 amThe 1999 Audi A4 2.8 quattro Sedan is a fun car to drive, most notably due to its incredible power and handling. Its front seats are very compfortable, and its controls are logically positioned and easy to access. The rear seats are a bit cramped, but OK for occasional use. It has lots of trunk space. Audis 50,000 mile warranty (even covers oil changes) is excellent assuming you drive enough miles per year to make use of the full warranty. Despite the fact that the car was carefully driven and exceptionally well maintained, problems began after the warranty expired. Major problems included fuel injectors (55,000 miles, $600), lower control arms (70,000 miles, $800), and both rear wheel bearings (80,000 miles, $650).
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Get out your wallet, this car is junk - 1999 Audi A4
By ShamusFu - January 18 - 12:33 pmYou would have to be INSANE to buy an Audi A4. I drive mine 12,000 miles per year TOPS and have done $3,000 worth of repairs with less than 60,000 miles on it. Ive had bad wheel bearings, timing belt (which will destroy the engine if it ever breaks), water pump, radiator hoses, mass airflow sensor, and now the thermostat. The dealer charges $400 to replace the THERMOSTAT!!! (a $30 part). Even in peak operating condition, this car would get killed by a Honda Civic in a drag race, and gets lousy gas mileage. Do not be fooled by the Audi badge, these are Volkswagens in disguide, except the maintenance is twice as expensive. Get a Lexus.
