Used 2001 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Nice ride, when it's not in the shop...
O_o, 11/13/2009
Audi A4 2.8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
The A4 is a nice balance between a sport sedan, family sedan, and luxury sedan. PERFORMANCE: You won't blow anybody's doors off, but its 190 HP and 210 ft-lb of torque are enough to put a grin on your face from time to time. With the AWD, it handles great in all kinds of weather, fair or foul. The ESP is a bit overactive, however, and cuts in on even the slightest hint of any wheelspin. Fortunately, it can be disabled with the push of a button. INTERIOR: The interior is very comfortable and well laid out, and it's loaded with convenience features. There isn't much room for adults in the rear, but it's OK for kids. The trunk is very large and easy to access. The pass-through is handy also.
2001 Audi A4 Quattro 2.8
Steve, 07/23/2006
Audi A4 2.8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
First of all, I can safely say that I still would have made the purchase back in October 2000, knowing what I know now. The only major disappointment in this vehicle has been the mileage. It has averaged probably less than 20 MPG (I mostly drive city), and even a fuel tank with 100% freeway miles is probably only averaging 25 or 26 MPG, which isn't great. Still, that's a minor quibble. The engine has been a complete dream. No problems whatsoever. the only glitches on the vehicle have been a leaking washer fluid gasket on the high pressure headlights, a broken elastic piece on the glovebox door, and a loose door handle on the driver's side. That's it - in over 5 years. I'll buy again.
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andylarz, 08/05/2005
Audi A4 2.8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I am a wholesale auto broker so I have my pick of vehicles. And this is the BEST car I have ever owned!!! I got the car with 38k miles and in the last 14 months have put 43k miles on it, without a single non-routine trip to the shop. The interior styling can't be matched and although I have heard some bad things about the 1.8t my 2.8 V6 is as solid as an engine gets!!! The whole powertrain is solid and the AWD is a dream come true, I live in Salt Lake City and I'm a skier so I make good use of the AWD. However, even on dry pavement you can tell the difference that the AWD makes in handling, performance and SAFETY !!! This car is as smooth and refined as they get, I LOVE IT !!!!!!
Would I buy this again? You bet
Randy Ladwig, Fond du Lac, WI, 06/25/2019
updated 01/05/2023
Audi A4 2.8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car knowing it had issues. It had been sitting on a lot for more than 2 years because nobody wanted to fix it. Picked it up for less than $1000 and have only put about 500 into it if you include 4 new tires. Without tires, was only about 225. If you MUST have Audi parts, they are expensive. I bought a set of front axles (bad CV joints) off Amazon for 95 bucks, and a set of drilled rotors and pads for 160, I have done all the work myself, so no labor cost to me. It's getting about 30 Mpg average, even though computer says 26. The engine had over 200 K miles on it when i bought it, and it still spins like a sewing machine. Easy revs and enough power to have fun, but not get in trouble. It does go through a bit of oil, and I had to "power purge" the heating system to get the heat working, but nothing costly. It's a great car to have some fun if you can fix it yourself, you will love this. My only complaint is @ over 6 Ft tall my left knee turns off my blinker during left turns if I need to clutch.(Update) Lost timing belt. Ate both heads. right after I replaced the heater core. Almost impossible to work under the dash as the dash support frame is welded to the chassis. Pitched the car... Was cheaper to buy a different car than to have the heads done. I would still buy another one if found cheap enough to spend the money fixing it,.
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AudiArt, 11/19/2003
Audi A4 2.8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great handling, but it breaks down and the dealers can't fix it or get parts. Or, they fix it incorrectly and it has to be towed back.