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Sam KMelbourne
Check oil consumption specifications before you purchase Audi
Audi's oil consumption specifications are 500 ml per 1000 KM. So, if you drive your car a lot, prepare yourself to top up oil at least twice between services. And, if your car oil consumption is above Audi's specifications(500 ml/1000 KM), there is a high chance that you got piston rings failure problem, even if the car mileage is not high, because it is a common issue with some Audi cars.
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ShashaStockton NSW
- 7 reviews
- 2 likes
Great Car. Lots of power.
The driving experience is like no other vehicle I have had. It’s smooth and the turbo sounds fluid. Long distance trips are a breeze as the cruise control saves leg cramp. Overall a pleasant driving vehicle and good value for money. The parts however are a bit expensive but of quality material.
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Raghav
- 2 reviews
Very smooth ride
Since i have bought this car, i am very happy with it. It' s a very smooth drive and has low noise engine.
The breaks are very good and so is the transmission. It is fuel efficient and also features a V6 engine.
It uses fuel properly even when you use sports mode. You can drive in sports mode all day with a full tank without loosing half a tank of fuel within 2 hours of driving. Compared to 4WD this car is 2WD/FWD and has very nice steering/handling.
I like the seats and the ergonomics. I love the buttons on the side of the seat make ev...Read more
erything so easy to use. Buttons on the steering wheel allow the driving to safely maneuver the car and use the multimedia system. It's also has a convertible feature so during summer you can enjoy riding this fantastic ride.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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AdzFremantle
- 7 reviews
- 5 likes
Really great car, but watch out for the TCU fault!!!
Audi A4, drives beautifully, looks great, so comfortable and absolutely confidence inspiring on country roads where you cant see round the bends. What a well planted car. I had mine for 2 years it was a 2004, all black and I really loved it. I read many review and the transmission control unit (TCU) fault was an issue that Audi should have acknowledged and recalled. Mine failed and Audi quoted $4,500...So they are making money off their stuff up. I did more research and ended up posting the unit that my local mechanic removed, to the UK wh...Read more
ere they reconditioned it, posted it back and my mechanic fitted up. This cost $1800 total, still allot of money, but I was happy to not reward Audi. I'm not put off and would go audi again, I'd avoid the dealerships however.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Perfect car I ever have
Audi A4 2004 2.0. Very economical and reliable. I have been this car for one year. No problem at all. Only changed est sensor. Car handling perfect. Only regular service from VW venter for $270. Never had any problem. Best car I ever have. Recommend this car to anyone.
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slknv
- 10 reviews
- 9 likes
What a disappointment, the most unreliable car I've ever owned.
Having owned a lot of Japanese sports cars, and one mercedes benz, was quite happy to find my 2004 audi a4 avant turbo quattro for a good price. But only after purchasing did I discover the wonderful world of "oil sludge" affecting the Audi 1.8 turbo engine. Had the car off the road for 6 weeks until it was fixed by an independent audi specialist in Oakleigh who are fantastic!
A very comfortable luxury daily driver, beautiful interior design still better than most cars 6 years later. Lots of load space in the wagon, and 4WD for snow trips. G...Read more
reat car overall - but get it serviced by a specialist! Update -after 9 terrible months of Audi ownership I got rid of that car to the first person to offer me anything for it. Buy an Audi and expect the glovebox to break (and rather than a 60c hinge part, you're offered a $600 entire replacement, what a joke!). Coil packs expire leaving you running on 3 or 2 cylinders. Window regulators break, leaving your windows down and unable to be wound up, another $600 per side. Aircon compressor goes off, in dash display breaks down etc etc etc. Fortunately, working in medical capital financing means I've been able to steer hundreds of my customers into any other car but an Audi/volkswagen/skoda - and they all thank me for it now the story of volkswagen transmission "reliability" is out in the open. Luxury motoring, bargain price now! European cars need specialist servicing.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
JulzGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 19 reviews
- 9 likes
Paying A Little Too Much For Luxury?
I've had my car since 2012 & from the cars I had driven before that, nothing spelt "comfort/safety" on the road like this car has. It's a 2001 model A4 2ltr auto. The car itself feels quite solid on the road, yet light and dynamic. It gets you from A-B and still maintains its classic look (that I feel - still has not aged).
Unfortunately however, the cost to upkeep this car (service) and god for bid something goes wrong, I cannot justify it. My issue was, I took it to one mechanic who claimed to be good with Audi's and the problems just went...Read more
from there - to "ignition coils" going three times in one year, to her camshaft sensor blowing up "twice" so many new words I've apparently forgotten, but if there was a problem she didn't have - I don't know of it. It all spiraled from that initial mechanic visit - so I don't like to wholeheartedly blame the Audi - but the dodgy mechanics I managed to end up at. My car drives now, goes in a straight line, doesn't turn off at idle, and doesn't rumble along the road struggling like it did for months... However... After spending over half of what we paid for the car in the first place, on dodgy mechanics, the other day when I found out she no longer reversed... I have quite literally given up. Fearing there is a huge gearbox issue, hasn't entertained me very much. Love the car, cannot speak higher of the car itself - hate what it takes to maintain and wouldn't rate it highly for reliability if it's out of commission. If the car is running, it's a dream, if it's not, it is quite literally a nightmare. Comfort Appeal, Safety Appeal, Timeless Design, Brilliant Sound System Mechanically Expensive, Mechanically UnreliableSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
InvisigothAU
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Shocking reliability, almost need a second loan to fix it after warranty, avoid like the plague!
We had this car since 2006 and in the first year after warranty expired the car had been taken to dealership for repair at least 6 times! The repair bill was way over $5,000 and the car was only worth about $15,000 if you are lucky.
Most issues are associated with the brilliantly unreliable CVT transmission box. We had a trip to the snowy mountains and the transmission gave up just past Jindabyne. Audi simply "reset" the computer to "fix" the problem and did nothing else. A few months later after a regular service the car started to jolt whi...Read more
le accelerating or coming to a stop. I was told there is something wrong with the clutch pack in the transmission and Audi can't fix it but to replace it. I was quoted $10k to get a refurbished unit fitted or $20 to get a new one plus labour. Apparently I couldn't even get a new one in time as there are too many dying Audis waiting for this part. Finally gave up, traded it in and got a Lexus. Shame on you Audi! Nicely put together, interior quality Terrible reliability even in the first five years of its lifeSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
bazzamAU
- 4 reviews
- 6 likes
Bad
I would have loved to buy another Audi but was so disappointed in the mechanicals that it turned me off Audis, VW and Skodas as they use the same motors. Do not buy a CVT as it will fail (this is why there are so many on the market at around the 70-100,000km mark). If you DO want one, listen for 'clunks' in the gearbox, hesitation to engage drive or reverse. Also check the service manual - if these CVTs do not have the fluid changed at the appropriate intervals, it shortens their life even more. GOOD LUCK!
Build quality very very high. The look...Read more
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Terrible
Audi is a great manufacturer and even after an issue with our A4s CVT gearbox, we went straight back to Audi for our next car (an A3) but this time for a manual. The CVT is rubbish and I read on the web that the newer DSG is just as bad. The issue is they break mechanically and/or te computer. Ours started playing up due to a computer issue where the computer could not work out what geat the lever was in so assumed we were in neutral. Thankfully this was never an issue while driving, only when reversing but the dealer said other customer had ha...Read more
d issues when driving (the car suddenlt deciding it needed to be in neutral). Its apparently a common issue so strongly recommend you avoid the CVT/DSG and get a manual or buy a BMW if you want an auto. The cost we were quoted by te dealer for a new computer, $3500 and apparently a mechanical issue is even more. We did some research and foumnd lots of comments online to the same effect and apparently there has been some recalls in the US Dont get me wrong, love the audi with the exception of the auto boxes, the manual is a delifght to drive and could not find one negative comment online about it. Rating 1/5 for the CVT and 5/5 for price, quality, etc. Overall 1/5 just because of the CVT Ride, build quality, instrumentation, fuel economy, breaks and steering CVT gearbox is rubish from standing start and breaks + very expensive to fixSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
helenSydney
- 55 reviews
Excellent
We had a new Fairlane before this which we loved but with no kids at home we sold it within three years for this Audi. Bought it as second owner. Good for three years then engine seized. Cost was going to be prohibitive but as it had ONLY EVER been serviced by an Audi service centre, Audi sent a new engine from Germany, free, and our local dealer installed it for cost. Can't ask for better than that!
Compact luxury, lots of legroom in front, big boot, best front seats ever, love it
expensive repairs. The paint finish on the dash is too easily mark by fingernails.
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Questions & Answers
Jeffasked
I am thinking about an,2004 Audi a4 the gut that has it say that the windows will not go all the way up,and the the airbag sender light is on,can anyone tell me if they have had this problem,and the cost of it?
1 answer
The window regulator and comfort module should be checked out.
The airbag light is usually caused by a connection under one of the front seats. It is a common problem... check out the fix on YouTube.
Adrian Balcombeasked
I am purchasing a 2001-A4-B6-2LTR, auto sedan, perfect service record from Audi dealer
111,000 KS on clock, body looks excellent, price $6,699 should I proceed and buy it?
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Hi Adrian. Only you can really answer this question!. Car Sales have this model at $5400 (auto) and $5100 (manual), but with higher estimated klms at 150k. So the price is not too far off the mark based on your body assessment and buying through a car yard. But do you have any history on the car, as 111K after 15 years seems dubiously low?
The only other thing I will bring to your attention is the ongoing running costs, particularly if things start to go wrong. Servicing costs is pretty much the norm, though replacing the timing belt and brakes discs for an Audi will set you back a lot when the time comes. But if (and when) you need to replace other parts, then things can get really expensive quickly. Audi charges a fortune for anything genuine. So if there is no after market part for what you need, for example engine mounts, costs can blow out to ridiculous proportions. Just need to factor this into your decision. Good Luck.
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