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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  Very Nice Car! - 1999 Audi A4
  By Shane Stamper - January 13 - 12:02 am

  I recently bought a 99 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro and I seriously am happy with this buy. Its the fastest, most comfortable car I have ever been in. Its very reliable so far and I hope it stays that way for awhile. The features in it are outstanding for a 99 car and I just love it. I do not regret buying it one bit. The best part is that its my first car and I completely own it!

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  A4 1.8T Quatro - 1999 Audi A4
  By giventi - January 27 - 8:20 pm

  One of the most expensive car to maintain. It will eat your wallet. If you know how to work on this car go for it. It drives very solid and safe. AWD great on snow but when you have more than 6-7 inches of snow you are in trouble. Very low clearance. Almost every Audi made around that time have problem with cluster panel. Air bag light on. has bunch of very expensive sensors. If all the maintenance done regularly it is OK to buy one of them. Otherwise even if you get it for free prepare yourself for $3 to 4 thousands of repairs in couple years. Engine mount and tranmsn mnt collapsed at 110K mls. That shakes rear axle like hell. Front end have so many parts to replace. FORGET ABOUT IT!!!!!!!

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  Rev it up! - 1999 Audi A4
  By nanonevol - July 31 - 9:54 am

  Fun to drive. Handles great with AWD and goes right up snowy hills in Worcester. Overall solid feel to the car. Doesnt look like a 15 year old car at all and I dont do anything special to take care of it. Expensive repairs come with the deal - expect them. Wheel bearings (make sure your wheels are balanced and car aligned), flex pipes, dirt in ABS sensor lights the dash. Dash is currently lit up like a Christmas tree. Ill miss it but Im scrapping it with too many repairs needed for an 06 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD (I MUST have AWD)

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  Quater Million Miles and still going strong! - 1999 Audi A4
  By djdan75 - January 5 - 5:42 pm

  I got a great deal on the car in 2006 and planned on driving it for a year and then selling it to make some profit. I was blown away after the first winter driving this car in Northeast Ohio. After 245k the paint still looks new theres no rust the engine runs great the transmission shifts perfectly.. my only complaint is that I have been through 6 wheel bearings and 8 control arms.. I was told by my mechanic get used to the oil leak that is just the Audi way of marking its territory.. there is nothing on this car that is cheap to repair. even though I paid cash for my car I still consider the repairs to be a monthly car payment. But still my favorite car

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  1999 1.8T Avant - 208,000 Miles - 1999 Audi A4
  By interactive3 - October 9 - 8:51 pm

  Built in October 1998 and purchased in April 1999. This car came with the sport steering wheel and beautiful cloth seats. I added mud guards to help protect the exterior. The interior materials are very good. Ive had no issues with the engine. Its unstoppable. It has the original clutch, still going after millions of shits. Theres no body rust. The bad: The 99 Avants did have some front suspension issues. They were mostly covered under warranty. The rear wheel bearings need to be changed pretty frequently. The side airbags had problems too, but theyre easy to replace.

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  keeps going and going.. - 1999 Audi A4
  By gmbh - July 26 - 2:40 pm

  Bought this car from the original owner in May of 09 with 129k on the meter. Three years later at 160k we still enjoy this car. As with any of the other Euro cars weve owned (two BMWs, Volvo S60) there are a few maintenance items that many people grumble about, but this car still runs as if it were new. Yes, the parts and repairs are expensive, but the end result is pride of ownership and reliability which you dont get from, as an example-a 13-year old Taurus with 160k on it!

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  MISTAKE - 1999 Audi A4
  By mnels - February 20 - 9:09 pm

  This is a terrible car. Do not do it. I sold my Lincoln hoping the AWD would help me out in the winter and I sold the car within 2 months of having it. My clutch was bad, the back axles were screechy (500 fix), wiring for blinker was bad (200 fix), the CD player didnt work right, the tape player ate tapes, the cigerrete lighter wouldnt open(I couldnt charge my phone or gps) one of the rear windows wouldnt roll up or down, the display screen was broken, the bumper began to fall off after 2 weeks, the buttons were coming off on the key fob.. AWFUL

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  207,000 and still runs strong!!! - 1999 Audi A4
  By lockburner2000 - July 8 - 12:21 am

  Great car and a blast to drive. There easy to fix if you know anything about cars. Buy aftermarket parts online and it is cheap to keep on the road. Still org. motor and trans. Just keep her tuned up and it will treat you well. I dont care what make you have it will need work at some point like wheel bearings and ball joints and tie rods. The only thing that gets me is the oil leaking it is with all 2.8 engines. Have the new gaskets put in when the timming service is done and it will save you a pile of money. I have a 98 and my wife drives a 99 with 160,000 miles.

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  Still love the car - 1999 Audi A4
  By Car Guy - November 1 - 2:00 am

  Bought my Audi 2.8 AWD car with 70k on it about 5 years ago. I have had the usual issues that "all" Audi consumers experience. Control Arms, brakes Axel wheel bearings and tie rods. Skid plate clips broke away so I removed it in the spring, and by the summer the AC compressor had failed because of water and other road elements. I am also convinced that older Audis dump engine exhaust heat into the cabin which annoying in the summer. With all that, you would think that I strongly disapprove of the car but on the contrary, I love the performance, AWD, winter and summer driving is always fun and plan to purchase my 7th one this winter. before you buy ask about timing belt, suspension..

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  Solid little car - 1999 Audi A4
  By b5 obsessor - October 24 - 2:00 am

  So after my Saab 9000 died, I got my little Audi, and I have been loving itt since. Ive put a couple of thousand miles on it, and I love it. Quattro has actually saved my life, and the car is definitely one of the most solid feeling cars that Ive ever been in. I love how this car has attracted a cult of modders, if I ever need anything, I just go on the forums and do the diy, the 1.8t is vital, and the automatic just kills the whole experience because turbo+manual+quattro= some slightly illegal amazingness.