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ambitiousCK · 09-10-2010, 04:55 PM

Hey guys im looking at getting a daily soon so i dont have to drive the sti everywhere and i was looking at the 96(?) to 2001 Audi A4s with the 1.8T motor, would just like some info on them and if anyone owns them, what they think of it. Would most likely get a manual and what ive found out so far is that they get 20 and 29mpg respectively and have either 150hp or 170hp (2001) engines. Thanks guys!

mitsuboost30 · 09-10-2010, 05:18 PM

Pricey to fix if somethin happens... im not a fan.

11secdsm · 09-10-2010, 05:21 PM

Just got rid of one. They're relatively expensive to maintain...service cost is average with most german cars...a good bit higher than Japanese cars. The 1.8T is also a sludge machine if you don't regularly change the oil. I'd honestly pass on that. Perhaps find a 2.8 quattro if you're set on the car.

ambitiousCK · 09-10-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 11secdsm

Just got rid of one. They're relatively expensive to maintain...service cost is average with most german cars...a good bit higher than Japanese cars. The 1.8T is also a sludge machine if you don't regularly change the oil. I'd honestly pass on that. Perhaps find a 2.8 quattro if you're set on the car.

Hmmm on paper they seem pretty good and i was going to stay away from the 2.8 considering the 16mph city

but ill def have to do some more research on the car before i consider it. I will need to find something before i start to build the motor next summer.

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Originally Posted by mitsuboost30

Pricey to fix if somethin happens... im not a fan.

hmmm kinda figured that going in, but then again my STi has been expensive to maintain so far so i dont think itd be a big jump, please excuse my ignorance if it is.

Chris B. · 09-10-2010, 05:56 PM

After hearing what a friends of mine who worked in the service departments of Audi dealerships said about Audis, I'd stay away from almsot all Audis that are more than a couple years old. I hear similar things from my Audi owning friends. One was an Audi Nazi until recently when he finally swore off Audis and said he would never buy another one after spending more on repairs in two years than the car cost to buy.

Elliott18t · 09-10-2010, 05:59 PM

really? newer audis are fine to me.. my 20year old audi is a pos.. my 1.8t GTI has never left me stranded however.. maintenance is not that crazy and you can usually do it unless your a lazy...

everyone in here that has replied doesnt even own one..
im sure if you talk to people who work on fords all day they would say not to get one either.

i will say this however, never go for the early models. their maybe 2 HP ratings for audi 1.8t's but there are more models to the engine than that.

Sublime1304 · 09-10-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ambitiousCK

Hmmm on paper they seem pretty good and i was going to stay away from the 2.8 considering the 16mph city

but ill def have to do some more research on the car before i consider it. I will need to find something before i start to build the motor next summer.

hmmm kinda figured that going in, but then again my STi has been expensive to maintain so far so i dont think itd be a big jump, please excuse my ignorance if it is.

I highly doubt the 2.8 gets that s***** gas mileage. My charger weighs way more heavier and my engine is bigger and I get about 20 city. I understand it's awd but I'm sure it's not that bad

Sublime1304 · 09-10-2010, 06:28 PM

German cars are so expensive to maintain it's crazy. Parts are probably a lot more expensive than say parts for mine

ambitiousCK · 09-10-2010, 07:53 PM

Thats what all the reviews say...remember this is before variable valve tech and **** like that. the ratings are 16 city and 24 highway...i **** you not lol. i would love to get one (2001 1.8T) but with all this negativity its kinda changing my mind. They can be had to 5-8k and thats leather, sunroof, everything with ~100k miles. Wont be looking to modify it at all and itll just be taking me to school and work. Worst comes to worst its civic time.

Sublime1304 · 09-10-2010, 08:07 PM

Before I got mine, I really wanted this same car. However for me, it was too small for me lol. I'd try going with the next gen a4. Those are nicer and probably more reliable and I'm sure you can find one really affordable. Good luck with the search. Car searching is fun! I do it just to see what's out there lol. Ever consider a jetta? It's basically the same thing and you could easily find one loaded for cheap. Just a suggestion

Elliott18t · 09-10-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mk4supra

German cars are so expensive to maintain it's crazy. Parts are probably a lot more expensive than say parts for mine

wiring harness for the coil packs.. $50

new coolant temp sensor $7

suuuuper expensive.

Sublime1304 · 09-10-2010, 08:14 PM

If my washer nozzles are $30 for the pair, I can only imagine how much for an Audi

Elliott18t · 09-10-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mk4supra

If my washer nozzles are $30 for the pair, I can only imagine how much for an Audi

please shut up, you have no idea wtf your talking about. in fact no one in this thread does.

11secdsm · 09-10-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliott18t

wiring harness for the coil packs.. $50

new coolant temp sensor $7

suuuuper expensive.

Pig tail for a coil pack? Seriously? Who checks on pricing for that? But since you did and called everyone out, GM coil pack pig tail- under $9 at your local parts store.

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Originally Posted by Elliott18t

please shut up, you have no idea wtf your talking about. in fact no one in this thread does.

Nice generalization.

ambitiousCK · 09-10-2010, 08:38 PM

easy guys no need for arguments, but i would really look into the 1.8t jettas, but theres one problem..my GF has a 2.0 jetta and i drive her around and i dont fit very well (knee is against steering wheel...not good to press in the clutch) so thatd be the only thing limiting my choices when it comes to them.

Sublime1304 · 09-10-2010, 09:03 PM

I'd think the a4 would be the same size as the jetta. Not sure

Chris B. · 09-10-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliott18t

really? newer audis are fine to me.. my 20year old audi is a pos.. my 1.8t GTI has never left me stranded however.. maintenance is not that crazy and you can usually do it unless your a lazy...

everyone in here that has replied doesnt even own one..
im sure if you talk to people who work on fords all day they would say not to get one either.

Actually no, because I know a Ford tech and he wouldn't discourage anyone from buying a 5-10 year old Ford. However the Audi techs don't drive Audis and tell their family members not to buy them unless its a new one on a 2 to 3 year lease. Its not because they repair Audis all day, its because of the kind of problems they see when repairing Audis and Audi's fix or lack of a fix for some problems.

Like I said, I know someone who was an Audi Nazi. If it wasn't an Audi it was crap to him. After 10+ years of unusual mechanical problems, high repair costs, and his 1990's Plymouth neon being more reliable than any Audi he owned, he gave up on Audis. I also have other friends that either own or owned Audis in the past 10 years. None of them plan to buy another one.

Go research owner surveys and dependability studies of automobiles sold in the U.S. Audis from more than 5 years ago continuously rate among the lowest in reliability, among the lowest in dependability, among the highest in owner reported problems and among the highest in warranty repairs during the first 3 years of ownership.

Audi's and SAAB's are the two brands of cars that I hear the owners continuously complain about and the brands where the techs I know or knew said not to buy that brand of car.

ambitiousCK · 09-10-2010, 10:02 PM

Sigh....civic LX it is lol unless i can find a unmolested Si...any thoughts on those 2?

11secdsm · 09-10-2010, 10:04 PM

^^Both ultra reliable cars.

Sublime1304 · 09-10-2010, 10:11 PM

What about a mazda3 or mazda6? I hear those are great cars. Im sure you can find a cheap one somewhere

09-10-2010, 04:55 PM	#1
ambitiousCK Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Reading PA Member #14943 My Ride: 2018 Pacifica Limited, 1995 F150, 2015 Hyundai Accent Sport, 06 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (12)	Input on a 2001 A4 1.8 for a daily Hey guys im looking at getting a daily soon so i dont have to drive the sti everywhere and i was looking at the 96(?) to 2001 Audi A4s with the 1.8T motor, would just like some info on them and if anyone owns them, what they think of it. Would most likely get a manual and what ive found out so far is that they get 20 and 29mpg respectively and have either 150hp or 170hp (2001) engines. Thanks guys! __________________ Pain is necessary, suffering is optional. *CK*

09-10-2010, 05:21 PM	#3
11secdsm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warrington, PA Member #4914 My Ride: '15 F150, '11 535xi, '95 M3, '04 Wrangler iTrader: (2)	Just got rid of one. They're relatively expensive to maintain...service cost is average with most german cars...a good bit higher than Japanese cars. The 1.8T is also a sludge machine if you don't regularly change the oil. I'd honestly pass on that. Perhaps find a 2.8 quattro if you're set on the car. __________________ -Chris 1995 M3 LS6 swapped 1991 Eclipse auto- 725whp - 5.93@122 1/8 \|\| 9.14 @ 151 2006 Evo IX- 609whp-> (2.3L) \|\| 11.19 @ 128 ->(stock 2.0) SOLD 1997 Supra- 670whp- 10.91 @ 139 SOLD

09-10-2010, 05:59 PM	#6
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	really? newer audis are fine to me.. my 20year old audi is a pos.. my 1.8t GTI has never left me stranded however.. maintenance is not that crazy and you can usually do it unless your a lazy... everyone in here that has replied doesnt even own one.. im sure if you talk to people who work on fords all day they would say not to get one either. i will say this however, never go for the early models. their maybe 2 HP ratings for audi 1.8t's but there are more models to the engine than that. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. TST's Dub Cult Last edited by Elliott18t; 09-10-2010 at 06:01 PM.

09-10-2010, 06:28 PM	#8
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	Input on a 2001 A4 1.8 for a daily German cars are so expensive to maintain it's crazy. Parts are probably a lot more expensive than say parts for mine __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

09-10-2010, 07:53 PM	#9
ambitiousCK Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Reading PA Member #14943 My Ride: 2018 Pacifica Limited, 1995 F150, 2015 Hyundai Accent Sport, 06 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (12)	Thats what all the reviews say...remember this is before variable valve tech and ** like that. the ratings are 16 city and 24 highway...i you not lol. i would love to get one (2001 1.8T) but with all this negativity its kinda changing my mind. They can be had to 5-8k and thats leather, sunroof, everything with ~100k miles. Wont be looking to modify it at all and itll just be taking me to school and work. Worst comes to worst its civic time. __________________ Pain is necessary, suffering is optional. CK**

09-10-2010, 05:18 PM	#2
mitsuboost30 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Member #8197 My Ride: look at the picture..... iTrader: (3)	Pricey to fix if somethin happens... im not a fan.

09-10-2010, 05:56 PM	#5
Chris B. Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lehigh Valley Member #14208 My Ride: is Sonic Blue iTrader: (0)	After hearing what a friends of mine who worked in the service departments of Audi dealerships said about Audis, I'd stay away from almsot all Audis that are more than a couple years old. I hear similar things from my Audi owning friends. One was an Audi Nazi until recently when he finally swore off Audis and said he would never buy another one after spending more on repairs in two years than the car cost to buy.

09-10-2010, 08:07 PM	#10
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	Input on a 2001 A4 1.8 for a daily Before I got mine, I really wanted this same car. However for me, it was too small for me lol. I'd try going with the next gen a4. Those are nicer and probably more reliable and I'm sure you can find one really affordable. Good luck with the search. Car searching is fun! I do it just to see what's out there lol. Ever consider a jetta? It's basically the same thing and you could easily find one loaded for cheap. Just a suggestion __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

09-10-2010, 08:14 PM	#12
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	Input on a 2001 A4 1.8 for a daily If my washer nozzles are $30 for the pair, I can only imagine how much for an Audi __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

09-10-2010, 08:38 PM	#15
ambitiousCK Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Reading PA Member #14943 My Ride: 2018 Pacifica Limited, 1995 F150, 2015 Hyundai Accent Sport, 06 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (12)	easy guys no need for arguments, but i would really look into the 1.8t jettas, but theres one problem..my GF has a 2.0 jetta and i drive her around and i dont fit very well (knee is against steering wheel...not good to press in the clutch) so thatd be the only thing limiting my choices when it comes to them. __________________ Pain is necessary, suffering is optional. *CK*

09-10-2010, 09:03 PM	#16
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	Input on a 2001 A4 1.8 for a daily I'd think the a4 would be the same size as the jetta. Not sure __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

09-10-2010, 10:02 PM	#18
ambitiousCK Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Reading PA Member #14943 My Ride: 2018 Pacifica Limited, 1995 F150, 2015 Hyundai Accent Sport, 06 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (12)	Sigh....civic LX it is lol unless i can find a unmolested Si...any thoughts on those 2? __________________ Pain is necessary, suffering is optional. *CK*

09-10-2010, 10:04 PM	#19
11secdsm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warrington, PA Member #4914 My Ride: '15 F150, '11 535xi, '95 M3, '04 Wrangler iTrader: (2)	^^Both ultra reliable cars. __________________ -Chris 1995 M3 LS6 swapped 1991 Eclipse auto- 725whp - 5.93@122 1/8 \|\| 9.14 @ 151 2006 Evo IX- 609whp-> (2.3L) \|\| 11.19 @ 128 ->(stock 2.0) SOLD 1997 Supra- 670whp- 10.91 @ 139 SOLD

09-10-2010, 10:11 PM	#20
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	Input on a 2001 A4 1.8 for a daily What about a mazda3 or mazda6? I hear those are great cars. Im sure you can find a cheap one somewhere __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

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