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#37 of 99 a4 1.8T quattro by quattroporte12 Dec 12, 2007 (4:18 pm)
I am seriousley interested in a used, 2004 audi a4 1.8T Quattro with the ultra sport package, and i was interested in peoples opinions about the reliability. this is really my only concern, because i heard from a friend that the 1.8T is a great engine IFF you PERFECTLY maintain it, and if you miss one oil change the engine can become very unreliable and expensive to replace. also, i think it is a little sluggish, having to tugg around a heavy car with a 4wd system so i was considering putting some type of a chip in from a reputable company used in one of car and driver's golf gti's. would this make the engine even more unreliable? thanks for any info and advice! Replies to this message: jtherr0 (Dec 29, 2007 1:52 am)
#38 of 99 its just the best of the best by tatkins Dec 13, 2007 (7:20 am)
Audi A4 best ride ever.
#39 of 99 Re: Audi A4 AWD 100K [shipo] by leejamesk Dec 19, 2007 (5:57 am)
Replying to: shipo (Nov 29, 2007 7:51 am) I love my 2001 A4 1.8T wagon (Avant) AND I have regularly invested about $2000 a year in maintenance/repairs since about 60K around 3 years old. I put about 20K miles/year on it and enjoy my commutes. You just need to make sure the following have been taken care of or you will pay for it. The former owner should have done this if he/she was a good owner...   full-synthetic oil changes every 6 months or 10K miles (Mobil 1 or BMW oil) brakes (both front and back) BOTH pads & rotors replaced or you will have to do it. Coolant flushed at least once Brake oil flushed/replaced at least once (for a few extra $ this can be done during a brake pad replacement job). New battery (make sure it is a more-expensive sealed type)   and ask if the fuel pump has been replaced (it goes about 100 - 120K, mine went right at 100K) as it vibrates loudly under the passenger seating area (the pump is attached to the fuel tank!).   Good luck - James Replies to this message: leejamesk (Dec 19, 2007 6:02 am)
#40 of 99 Re: Audi A4 AWD 100K [leejamesk] by leejamesk Dec 19, 2007 (6:02 am)
Replying to: leejamesk (Dec 19, 2007 5:57 am) And I forgot to mention to check/replace ALL the critical rubber hoses as it gets very hot under the hood. Check on the coolant and ESPECIALLY the turbo-crankcase vacuum hoses. If these turbo-vacuum hoses leak, your turbo will not work and a engine check light goes off.
#41 of 99 Re: a4 1.8T quattro [quattroporte12] by jtherr0 Dec 29, 2007 (1:52 am)
Replying to: quattroporte12 (Dec 12, 2007 4:18 pm) I had a 2001 GTI with the 1.8T, and a Neuspeed chip..Also tried the Revo flash for a short time. They both added lots of power, and made the car 100x more fun to drive. The only problem I had was with the clutch, it didn't seem to like the extra power and started to slip after about 30k miles. Also had a turbo-back exhaust system with high flow cat, N75 valve from a Audi TT, and Forge diverter valve. The 1.8Ts are very reliable, even with punishment!!
#42 of 99 Serious Engine Problem with 2007 A4 by utahjake Feb 08, 2008 (5:42 am)
See my posting at #1727. Replies to this message: 604doc (Feb 08, 2008 9:35 am) pat (Feb 08, 2008 11:51 am)
#43 of 99 Re: Serious Engine Problem with 2007 A4 [utahjake] by 604doc Feb 08, 2008 (9:35 am)
Replying to: utahjake (Feb 08, 2008 5:42 am) There's only 42 posts. How can we look at #1727? Replies to this message: pat (Feb 08, 2008 11:51 am)
#44 of 99 Re: Serious Engine Problem with 2007 A4 [604doc] by pat HOST Feb 08, 2008 (11:51 am)
Replying to: 604doc (Feb 08, 2008 9:35 am) Here's the link: utahjake, "Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair" #1727, 7 Feb 2008 8:49 am.
#45 of 99 A4 Prospective Buyers by 225hello Feb 28, 2008 (7:06 pm)
My advice for prospective buyers. Lease/Purchase the car but DON'T keep it for longer than 2 years. It's goes downhill from there. Better safe than sorry! Replies to this message: rjlaero (Feb 29, 2008 3:01 pm) utahjake (Feb 29, 2008 5:38 pm) fkuciapa (Mar 09, 2008 12:50 pm) shermdog (Mar 26, 2008 9:53 am)
#46 of 99 Re: A4 Prospective Buyers [225hello] by rjlaero Feb 29, 2008 (3:01 pm)
Replying to: 225hello (Feb 28, 2008 7:06 pm) The factory warranty is 4 years 50k miles. You can buy Audi Care for $590 that takes car of all maintenace up to 50k. You can get a lot more than 2 years good use out of an A4. Replies to this message: utahjake (Feb 29, 2008 5:38 pm) fkuciapa (Mar 09, 2008 12:50 pm) shermdog (Mar 26, 2008 9:53 am)

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