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#5927 of 6026 '99 A4 1.8T 5-speed- Should I Buy? by triplesn8s Mar 06, 2006 (9:49 am)
The Audi 'problems' forum is scaring me badly. I have heard all of the German cars with the latest multitasking electrical systems have beaucoup electrical problems. But I am tired of driving crap feeling vehicles & I drive 35K miles per year for work with my own car at my own expense (self employed). I own triumphs and a vintage 911 so I like a car that feels good. I am not 'well off' with money to burn.    A friend is offeringme a '99 1.8T with 80K miles for about $5000. He claims no electrical problems. Sometimes older designs are more reliable, is that the case with the '99 1.8T? This owner is the meticulous type. He says the only problem is the front lower control arms which were squeaking. Audi shafted him on the recall so he won't buy another Audi. He says the squeaking just went away and the car drives fine, it is a 5-speed. His car has minimal options. He did mention he had one rear caliper acting up. I do trust him.    I need to get 3 years of relatively low cost motoring out of it. I try to get 200K miles out of my cars. (My Pontiac threw a rod yesterday at 179K.) I have access to a low cost mechanic and can scrounge parts myself, NAPA has rebuilt control arms for $123 each.    Am I nuts for considering this car? Does it have the same reliability issues as the later ones with regard to electrical gremlins & oil sludge etc?    Will this car bury me? What should I watch out for? How long do the turbos, motors and transmissions last? I drive a lot so a car constantly under repair costs me twice- once for the repair & again for the lost time. Should I just run like hell & just buy another crap Pontiac? Jap cars are kind of out as I call on US automakers. For some reason they are more forgiving if you drive a German car.    Thanks,   Bill Replies to this message: audisucks1 (Mar 17, 2006 11:01 am) mbnut1 (Mar 18, 2006 9:52 am) kelbelle37 (Apr 14, 2006 7:16 am) amm2 (Jun 13, 2006 2:56 pm) mpt2222 (May 11, 2006 10:39 am)
#5928 of 6026 Re: 2002 A4 1.8T Speaker Sizes [juejuebie] by seattledan Mar 06, 2006 (6:08 pm)
Replying to: juejuebie (Sep 20, 2005 10:14 am) Try the Cardomain Store..they have a fit guide that should tell you which speakers will drop in easily.
#5929 of 6026 Poor interior quality? by kellilou3 Mar 07, 2006 (8:21 am)
I was just looking at some 2002 A4's on the internet, and the majority of them had peeling coating on the driver's side door handle, and the black on the window buttons had worn off. Is this something that many of you have seen over time? Thanks! Replies to this message: andys120 (Mar 11, 2006 9:50 am)
#5930 of 6026 Re: Poor interior quality? [kellilou3] by andys120 Mar 11, 2006 (9:50 am)
Replying to: kellilou3 (Mar 07, 2006 8:21 am) The peeling on the driver's side doorhandle did occur on my '98 A4 2.8, the paint also started coming off the sunroof control as well. Otherwise the interior held together well and I was still getting compliments on the condition of the car after five years and over 100,000 miles.
#5931 of 6026 2003 A4 1.8T CVT? vs. A4 1.8 Quattro by lsmmsu88 Mar 16, 2006 (6:44 am)
I'm deciding between a 1.8T (all have CVT?) or a 1.8T Quattro, any feedback on pros and cons of CVT vs. Quattro?   Also, what are advantages or disadvantages of tiptronic transmission? Read somewhere that it results in higher fuel consumption and slower acceleration? Any benefits?!   I live in Michigan, so driving in snow is consideration. Replies to this message: bdr127 (Mar 16, 2006 7:35 am)
#5932 of 6026 Re: 2003 A4 1.8T CVT? vs. A4 1.8 Quattro [lsmmsu88] by bdr127 Mar 16, 2006 (7:35 am)
Replying to: lsmmsu88 (Mar 16, 2006 6:44 am) I'm deciding between a 1.8T (all have CVT?) or a 1.8T Quattro, any feedback on pros and cons of CVT vs. Quattro?   Well, do you want FWD or AWD? Lots of factors involved in this decision... Certainly AWD is a benefit to getting going in snow. If you've had FWD cars and haven't had a problem in the past, then consider the FWD, and maybe even consider getting a set of winter tires (they make a BIG difference!) The dry pavement handling will fill slightly difference, especially if you like to hit the gas a little into turns...   Also, what are advantages or disadvantages of tiptronic transmission? Read somewhere that it results in higher fuel consumption and slower acceleration? Any benefits?!   The AWD will get 1-2 mpg lower than the FWD. Not a huge difference.... When I drove the 1.8T with the automatic transmission, I thought it was dreadfully sluggish. The manual, IMO, was much snappier. Turbo lag was much more noticeable in the auto.
#5933 of 6026 Headlight replacement by richb1 Mar 16, 2006 (12:33 pm)
Anyone know the difficulty of replaceing the left headlight on a 2003 A4 1.8T? Dealer wants over $45 plus parts to do this and I must leave the car all day. I have a hard time paying that much for something I've done several times on my wife's Honda for the cost of the bulb. Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: sd38 (Mar 28, 2006 5:25 pm)
#5934 of 6026 Re: '99 A4 1.8T 5-speed- Should I Buy? [triplesn8s] by audisucks1 Mar 17, 2006 (11:01 am)
Replying to: triplesn8s (Mar 06, 2006 9:49 am) Do not EVER buy an Audi. I have an A4 from 98 and it has eaten $3000 to $4000 annually since 35,000 miles. Every single part has a flaw in it -- front suspension cracked on both sides, ABS module fails and needs $1500 replacement, clutch failed on the highway, gas pump failed on the highway, brakes wear out after 12,000 miles. I will NEVER buy an Audi again! Replies to this message: mbnut1 (Mar 18, 2006 9:52 am)
#5935 of 6026 Re: '99 A4 1.8T 5-speed- Should I Buy? [audisucks1] by mbnut1 Mar 18, 2006 (9:52 am)
Replying to: audisucks1 (Mar 17, 2006 11:01 am) Well there are two sides to every story. My '98 A4 1.8T 5 spd quattro had some problems (turbos, front suspension)which were fixed under warranty. I now have 110,000 miles on it and have't had to do much to it. If it weren't such a good car I would have gotten another Mercedes by now. I should add that it has also seen two weekend long track sessions at Mid Ohio in it's life.
#5936 of 6026 Re: Headlight replacement [richb1] by sd38 Mar 28, 2006 (5:25 pm)
Replying to: richb1 (Mar 16, 2006 12:33 pm) You are lucky that your bulb replacement only cost $45, as one of my 2002 A4 low-beam headlights cost $96. To date I have not figured out how to replace the front bulbs, but the rear ones can be replaced without going to the dealer.   The side edge of my 2002 A4 rear-light-panel can be lifted up(it is held in place with two pressure-fitted rubbber-fastners)with a putty knife or small screw driver. Then on the inside of the trunk opening on the side-trim-panel is a small round cover that can be opened from the rear side. Inside is a Phillips-head/8mm socket screw that needs to be unscrewed before the entire light panel will open.   The bulb specs are found on the light holder, but beware that the Sylvania Bulb book found in most auto supply stores did not have accurate cross reference information for my vehicle.   Maybe someone will come up with the solution for the front bulbs.   Hope this helps.

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