All said these problems should have been fixed under warranty already, and shouldn't affect your purchase decision. After all, the A4s popularity is proof enough of its general reliability. It also offered its owners almost every other perk in this compact sport/luxury sedan class, and can be had on the pre-owned market for a fairly decent price. But be forewarned that Audi parts and service prices are generally more expensive than Asian or domestic brands, so keep a little in the budget for unforeseen circumstances. That said a used Audi A4 can be an excellent daily driver, getting you to and from work in comfort and safety while spicing up your life on the weekends. And that's a factor that's hard to put a price on.
Specifications:
- 1996 Price Avg*: $14,400 (from $13,200 to $15,600) (105,000 to 112,500 km**)
- 1997 Price Avg*: $17,825 (from $15,575 to $20,075) (90,000 to 97,500 km**)
- 1998 Price Avg*: $21,575 (from $18,800 to $24,350) (75,000 to 82,500 km**)
- 1999 Price Avg*: $24,875 (from $21,425 to $28,325) (60,000 to 67,500 km**)
- 2000 Price Avg*: $29,388 (from $24,900 to $33,875) (45,000 to 52,500 km**)
- 2001 Price Avg*: $35,275 (from $28,750 to $41,800) (30,000 to 42,500 km**)
- Body Type:4-door sedan, 5-door wagon
- Layout:Front engine, FWD (opt AWD)
- Base Engine (96):172-hp, 184 lb-ft of torque, 2.8-L, 24-valve, DOHC V6
- Base Engine (97 - 00):150-hp, 155 lb-ft of torque, 1.8-L, 20-valve, DOHC I-4 turbo
- Base Engine (01):170-hp, 166 lb-ft of torque, 1.8-L, 20-valve, DOHC I-4 turbo
- Opt Engine (96 - 97):172-hp, 184 lb-ft of torque, 2.8-L, 24-valve, DOHC V6
- Opt Engine (98 - 01):190-hp, 207 lb-ft of torque, 2.8-L, 24-valve, DOHC V6
- Transmission:5-spd man (opt 5-spd auto with manual mode)
- Brakes (front/rear):disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight (min-max):1,305 kg (2,877 lb) - 1,585 kg (3,494 lb)
- Seating Capacity:5
- Sedan Cargo Volume (trunk):388 L (13.7 cu ft)
- Wagon Cargo Volume (seats up/down):878 - 1,812 L (31.0 - 64.0 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy 1.8-L manual (city/hwy):9.8 / 7.4 L/100 km (24 / 32 mpg)
- Fuel Economy 2.8-L manual (city/hwy):12.4 / 8.7 L/100 km (19 / 27 mpg)
- Direct Competitors:Acura TL, BMW 3-Series, Cadillac Catera, Chrysler 300M, Infiniti G20/I35, Lexus ES/IS 300, Lincoln LS, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Nissan Maxima
- Web Site:www.audicanada.ca
* Used vehicle prices sourced from VMRCanada.com. Prices reflect an average between base and fully loaded models. Prices in specific provinces may vary.
** Mileage averages based on approximately 20,000 km travel per year (calculated in 2002)
