2001 Audi A4 Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.25/5 Average
122 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

The entire Audi lineup receives a new 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty and no-charge scheduled maintenance, a 12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation, and 24-hour roadside assistance for four years. All A4s are now equipped with head protection airbags, have lengthier oil change intervals and an optional Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP). The 1.8T engine gets a horsepower boost from 150 to a racy 170 and meets ULEV standards.

Pros:
  • Available quattro all-wheel drive, powerful 1.8T motor, attractive exterior styling.
Cons:
  • Confusing dash layout, not much rear legroom, quattro version can feel lethargic.

User Reviews:

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  • Not Worth It - 2001 Audi A4
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    I have a 67 Mustang that has less problems!!!. Nothing but electrical problems since Ive had it. ABS unit needed to be replaced twice (without a warning light...thats comforting), control box for door locks had to be replaced (couldnt even get in the car!!), most recently, had to have all dashboard electronics replaced after radio froze (couldnt change stations or anything) and dash disply went dead. If you have to have one, lease, and not for longer than the warranty.

  • Great car, some dealership issues - 2001 Audi A4
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    We had a great experience buying this car. However, our experience with the a different dealer for maintenance (Royal Motors in SF) has been ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE. Audi dealer mechanics are bonused based on customer feedback. We didnt know this when we filled out the Audi feedback letter after our 1st service at Royal Motors. One of the mechanics left a voice mail on our home phone complaining about how our low feedback score was going to hurt his compensation. To top it off, every time we go back, we get this passive-aggressive treatment from the employees, with petty comments like "I see you gave ___ a low score" years after that feedback was submitted.

  • Highly recommended - 2001 Audi A4
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    Ive had my 2001 A4 for a year and a half now, and am still as happy with it as the day I drove out of the dealers lot. This car is a keeper.

  • Fun car to drive! - 2001 Audi A4
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    This is a very comfortable and fun car to drive. I like the feeling of control when driving the car, thanks to the Quattro transmission. Ive had only one minor problem with it. An aligment wheel which got covered by the waranty. The sad thing with these luxury cars is the depreaction which is pretty steep. My only regret with this car is its lack of power (1.8T engine). It sometimes feel underpowered. My next car will also be an A4, but this time with the bigger engine V6 or even the S4 if I can afford it.

  • 2001 A4 1.8T FWD - 2001 Audi A4
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    Great car...only wish I had held out for the new body style in 2002. The only problem I have had in the 3 years since I bought it new (knock on wood) was a reoccurring blown front door- speaker. I do not regret not buying the quattro as I do not live in snow- country.

  • Competition Yellow Audi - 2001 Audi A4
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    I have the most beautiful Audi ever made. The A4 has beautiful outer styling that molds to its shell like skin. I have the screaming yellow color that catches attention everywhere I go. I was so impressed with my Audi A6 2.7T Quattro that the dealer got me into another Audi which is the A4 2.8 Quattro. I have never stopped smiling.

  • Great car, terrible company - 2001 Audi A4
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    I can think of very few things that I dont like about the actual car. Its fun to drive, the ecru/black interior looks great and is easy to keep clean, the trunk is huge for the cars size. However, I will never purchase another Audi again due to the HORRIBLE service provided by dealers and Audi of America. Everything is a hassle, from a simple oil change to getting a loaner car. The warranty does not limit the amount of alignments that can be performed during the warranty period, however Audi will now only allow 1 per year...what a sham. Ive dealt with 2 different dealerships with the same (low) level of satisfaction.

  • Excellent - 2001 Audi A4
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    I love this car. In the 3 years I have had it there has been virtually no problems, it gets great gas mileage for a performance car, and its solid all around. I like it so much Im going to buy it off the lease cause I wont be able to get the quality of this vehicle for the price range I can get it vs. getting another car.

  • So far so good - 2001 Audi A4
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    Ive owned this car for about 8 months, and so far I love it. The driving position is ideal (unlike other reviewers, I love the position of the armrest), and I find the car to be very comfortable for both short and long trips. Not to mention the fact that it is gorgeous! Truly one of the best looking cars on the road. Nothing but good things to say about the service dept so far (hopefully that will stay the same when the warranty runs out later this year)

  • Great car for 2 years!!! - 2001 Audi A4
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    For the first 2yrs it was great. Then 3 enigine coils went bad, gas sensor,temperature gague, the cam seal has a oil leak that the dealership fixed 3 times, the instrument panel went bad as well. I would not recomend this car to anyone. It is not reliable!

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