Overview & Reviews

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.

• Available quattro all-wheel drive, powerful 1.8T motor, attractive exterior styling.

• Confusing dash layout, not much rear legroom, quattro version can feel lethargic.

User Reviews:

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  Nice ride, when its not in the shop... - 2001 Audi A4
  By O_o - November 12 - 11:34 pm

  The A4 is a nice balance between a sport sedan, family sedan, and luxury sedan. PERFORMANCE: You wont blow anybodys doors off, but its 190 HP and 210 ft-lb of torque are enough to put a grin on your face from time to time. With the AWD, it handles great in all kinds of weather, fair or foul. The ESP is a bit overactive, however, and cuts in on even the slightest hint of any wheelspin. Fortunately, it can be disabled with the push of a button. INTERIOR: The interior is very comfortable and well laid out, and its loaded with convenience features. There isnt much room for adults in the rear, but its OK for kids. The trunk is very large and easy to access. The pass-through is handy also.

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  Timing belt broken at 68k miles - 2001 Audi A4
  By timing belt broken - April 5 - 9:06 pm

  Nice car. European, handsome, drives nicely, especially the manual. Feels safe. Timing belt broken at merely 68k miles. It caused engine damage and I am out $6,000 now. And I drive my car very very nicely without hurting it. The manual says change the belt at 100k+ miles!! Talk about reliability.

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  60000 Mile failure - 2001 Audi A4
  By SBrown - May 23 - 11:46 am

  I love the driving experience of the A4. The handling is phenomenal and the comfort is excellent. Not to mention the heads that turn when Im going down the road. The only issue was that after 2 months the engine failed and has to be replaced. It had only 60,000 miles on it. I would not wish a 1.8T engine on my worst enemy. Nor would I ever puchase another Audi.

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  fell apart - 2001 Audi A4
  By jenna - May 4 - 6:31 pm

  i love the look and feel of the audi A4 but now that I own one i dont know if Id ever buy another. I bought a 2001 in October of 2003, only three years old and within 4 months of owning it I had to replace the entire engine, due to sludge build up (not caused by myself but a defect in the engine-not under recall). Ive had the car for a year and a half and every two months there seems to be something else wrong with it. Ive replaced the tires, engine, battery, water pump and control arm, totaling $9,000. Maybe if I bought this car brand new it would have been great, but after a couple years, it just fell apart.

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  Too many problems - 2001 Audi A4
  By my A4 - March 29 - 3:15 am

  Certified does not mean new or even reliable. I have owned my car for 9 months and its been in the shop at least 5 times, once within 1000 miles to have the engine rebuit and all other problems should have been checked before delivery. Car rides great handles good and is great in the snow purchase price was good, service has been a nightmare. Im going back to Saab.

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  1.8T Bad Engine Design - 2001 Audi A4
  By Geoff - February 14 - 2:38 pm

  The cars great when it works, but after all the problems the world knows about with the ignition coils, it also has a bad oil filtration system and timing belt tensioner. Read the bulletin boards for huge repair bills and horror stories of oil pumps seizing and engine belts falling off. Mine went through two oil pumps and found out the valves needed replacing - all of which Audi refuses to pay for. Bad engine, bad company. They tried to make it right when it was small stuff like the coils, but now that its big engine bills theyre stone walling it. These turbo engines can *ONLY* run on synthetic oil. Yet the dealers have strict instructions otherwise on leased cars. Bad.

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  audi = german for lemon - 2001 Audi A4
  By smokymtnA4 - December 24 - 10:00 am

  Although this car is loads of fun, it spends more time at the shop than on the road. The first 25k miles went great, but since then: (1) faulty drive chain tensioner (could have bent valves and destroyed engine if i hadnt noticed it), (2) front main oil seal leak (at 26k miles absurd), (3)turn signal switch failed, and (4) oxygen sensor failed (car shut down on the road. If i had been on the interstate instead of secondary road i could have been rear ended by semi.) All covered by warranty, but you can bet Ill dump this car as soon as warranty ends. This car is like marrying a supermodel that hates sex. Looks great but doesnt perform.

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  Not Worth It - 2001 Audi A4
  By forunna - June 22 - 2:00 am

  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.

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  Not Worth It - 2001 Audi A4
  By quattro boy - June 22 - 2:00 am

  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.

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  Wouldnt buy an Audi again - 2001 Audi A4
  By Miami mama - October 3 - 2:00 am

  While the 2001 Audi A4 can be fun to drive, its had FAR too many mechanical problems for such a new car (45,000 miles). Windshield fluid pump, brakes (had to change the entire brake set, couldnt do just the pads!), airbag, now something with a faulty oil system (its been there the last 3 days), and other strange things. Also do not like its low clearance, it just invites ripping off the front bumper guard on a parking space divider. Would never buy Audi again after this one. I cant wait to sell the car and go back to Toyota.