Audi Research & Reviews

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6,290 Total Reviews
Make Overview:

In business for more than 100 years, Audi is an automaker that builds luxury cars and SUVs. The company was started in Germany and has remained Deutschland-based to this day.

"Audi Automobile Works" entered the German car-manufacturing business in 1910 and remained independent until the Great Depression. Because Audi's founder, August Horch, had left a 10-year-old company bearing his own name, he chose a Latin form of his name -- Audi -- for his new company. Audi joined with three other auto manufacturers in 1932 to form Auto Union. Audi, the only surviving nameplate from that union, was purchased by Volkswagen in 1964.

During the 1970s, Audi started to get noticed in the U.S. with its 100LS luxury sedan and compact and sprightly Fox coupe and sedan. By the late '70s the brand had replaced the dated 100LS with its new 5000 luxury sedan.

Every manufacturer has its defining moments. For Audi, one such moment came in March 1980 at the Geneva Motor Show. The automaker unveiled the Audi Quattro, an all-wheel-drive sport coupe that was met with a wildly enthusiastic response on the show floor. The Quattro's all-wheel-drive system went on to help Audi win accolades in motorsports and it was eventually integrated into the entire model range.

That year also saw the Fox replaced by the 4000. Four years later, the range-topping 5000 was redesigned. Audi's sales shot up nearly 50 percent, thanks chiefly to that newly aerodynamic yet handsome flagship that featured what would become an Audi hallmark -- an elegantly stylish, high-quality cabin.

Sadly, Audi's fortunes turned for the worse when the carmaker's 5000 model was accused of unintended acceleration in a 60 Minutes television episode. A subsequent government investigation found Audi innocent of the charge, but the resulting drop in sales nearly put Audi out of business in the U.S.

The late '80s saw Audi redesign the 4000, renaming it the 80 and 90 (with the 90 having more equipment) and also rename the 5000, dubbing it the 100 or 200. The 200 featured a turbocharged five-cylinder with all-wheel drive as opposed to a non-turbo five and front-wheel drive, as on the 100. A Coupe also debuted, as did a new flagship, a V8-powered 200 sedan simply called the "V8".

The following decade saw the A4 and Cabriolet models, as well as the renaming of the 100 to A6. The stunning A8 was introduced as Audi's new flagship, boasting all-aluminum construction and a beefy V8. High-performance versions of the various models bowed, dubbed S4, S6 and S8.

The start of the new millennium brought the TT, Audi's low-slung sport coupe (and later roadster). It also introduced RS versions of the A4 and A6, providing even more performance than "S" variants. In addition to "S" and "RS" versions of the TT, Audi's more recent releases include the A3 hatchback, Q5 crossover SUV, slick A5 coupe, exotic R8 sports car and A7 luxury hatchback sedan.

Today, Audi continues its success in the prestige car marketplace by offering a wide range of vehicles that impressively combine luxury and sport.

User Reviews:

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  • MOST DISAPOINTING CAR I EVER BOUGHT - 2003 Audi A6
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    GREAT ALL WHEEL DRIVE CAR - HANDLES SUPREME IN THE RAIN - TOO LIGHT FOR SNOW LACKS PEEP - EXCELLENT BOSE STEREO - POOR QUALITY HAD TO RETURN TO DEALER EVERY MONTH WITH A LIST OF FIXES FROM ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS TO WINDOWS , CATALICTIC CONVERTER, GAS GUAGES, WINDOW SWITCHES - MIRROR PROBLEMS WIPER PROBLEMS WATER PUMPS - LEAKY ENGINGE GASKETS - DEALERS OVERWORKED HARD TO GET APPTS OR EVEN CALL BACKS MOST DISAPOINTING CAR I EVER PURCHASED COMPARED TO BMS, LEXUS, PATHFINDERS AND TOYOTAS - BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!!!

  • Review of my Audi 100 quattro - 1990 Audi 100
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    Many times quattro has saved me from a crash. Also this car is incredible in snow, you could be in a steep hill, stop in the middle and the car will still go up. I dont think I could ever go back to FWD or RWD after driving this car. I own 4 Audis, the 3 other ones being FWD, and they just dont compare to this car in the snow. Interior is beautiful, with heated leather seats and with every Audi luxury. Exterior is a style that was created in 1982 but clearly well ahead of its time, as it still looks very good. Engine...this engine will simply not die, I just broke 264K miles and it still runs BEAUTIFUL and has no sign of dying anytime soon.

  • Audi SA a good alternative to a BMW 7XX - 2001 Audi S8
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    This is by far the best high end sedan that I have ever driven.

  • performance machine - 2001 Audi S4
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    tremendous acceleration when you hit it, can carry the groceries, bikes, kayaks, and get through snow with ease. and all around great performer than is fun to drive. Opt for the standard six spped which is smooth as silk.

  • Quality, Fun, Look - 1999 Audi A4
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    ...this car has it all. I recommend the 1.8T over the 2.8, b/c the turbo engine is fabulous and its also lighter (4 vs 6 cyl) which provides the car with an outstanding weight balance.

  • Pocket Rocket - 2003 Audi TT
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    This was my dream car when it came out. Now I have my dream.

  • German Twins!! - 1993 Audi 90
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    My uncle has owned a 1993 Audi 90s for about three years, and when I was looking for a car, he didnt want to sell it to me. One school night, he literally chased down an Audi 90s with a FOR SALE sign that looked exactly like his at 80 mph and I bought it. In about three months, I have gone through a lot with this car. It is a reliable and a solid piece of German engineering.

  • It has sucked my bank account dry... - 1999 Audi A6
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    I bought my car with 52K. Its been in the shop on the average of once/month since Ive had it for the past year. It costs a fortune to maintain. Ive had to replace the control panel computer, the brakes, the automatic window guide, the water pump, the speaker wiring for the phone, the passenger seat controls. I had to change a tire yesterday. The jack is worthless in the snow. Its cantilevered design would not work on a snowy, but hard surface. Im hoping to trade it in for a Subaru. I wish I had gotten one to begin with, but I was totally seduced by the comfort and quiet of the Audi.

  • Beautiful but Poor Quality - 1998 Audi A6
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    Many issues with this car. Transmission problem ($6,000 repair!!) Low front end getting caught on parking barriers, Fuel injectors (Dealer said dont start the car, pull it out of garage and turn off - not good for the engine.) - Cost me almost 2000 to replace injectors and other assorted fuel and electronics to"fix" But it is beatiful to drive and look at 2.8 is adequate but not exciting. Audi should do something about the reliability.

  • I Like it Alot!!!!! - 1996 Audi A4
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    Bought the car brand new in 1996 and after having a 1981 Rabbit, I thought that this car was absolutly exceptional! The engine was very good and pretty fast. The interior was very luxerious and the features and amentities were awsome. This car was ahuge leap in history for Audi. (from the old 80 and 90.)And I am glad that I bought it! Isold it in 2000 and bought an S4. The S4 is a rocket ship-I wrote a review for that too.

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