Audi A4

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
BE AWARE THAT AUDI WILL CHARGE YOU MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE FOR EVERY CAR THAT IS BEING TURNED IN AT THE END OF THE LEASE. This is our story about how Audi tried to extort money out of us and they will do it to you to. If this has happened to you SHARE YOUR STORY AND STOP BUYING AUDI VEHICLES.

They claim that normal wear and tear items are forgiven, but God forbid you have a single scratch – EVEN UNDER THE VEHICLE – you will be charged. We are being charged $1291.00 for our crappy Audi A4 2.0. By the way, this car has had so many problems that NOBODY SHOULD EVER BUY THE AUDI WAGONS.

Here’s what is so incredulous about this situation – we had a big problem with Audi shortly after we bought the car because Roadside Service refused to help rescue my pregnant wife when she had locked her keys out of the car. They told her to “just have someone break the window”. Once we complained to everyone up in the food chain, we finally were able to force Audi to make a settlement and pay us two car payments to “forgive” the incident. Here’s where we find this lease inspection report to be outrageous – IT IS TO THE EXACT PENNY THE AMOUNT WE WERE GIVEN IN OUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE SETTLEMENT!!!! They are extorting money from us.

Just be aware that Audi will try to take you to the cleaners when you turn in your car. You better get a lawyer – that is actually what the Keyes Audi dealer in Van Nuys, CA told me to do. Seriously – they are criminals for being this way. When the lease inspection was being done, the guy who came out said not to worry that we won’t actually have to pay for all of this. Audi Financial said they have no idea what he was talking about but they are forcing us to make the payment. Apparently, the inspectors are paid a commission off the lease inspection reports. Plus, they don’t tell you that the prices they charge are 3-4 times what a repair shop will bill you for. This is CRAZY.

So, apparently, these are the Audi lease rules as far as “excessive” damage is concerned:

1. Dents (they describe this as anything larger than a quarter)
2. More than two dings per panel, even without paint damage (they describe this as anything smaller than a quarter)
3. Sever paint chips and scratches (*they use the word “severe” but that is of course a relative term and they won’t make any attempt to explain what constitutes “severe”)
4. Storm damage (Seriously? What does that even mean? Rain spots? Come on already.)
5. Dented or damaged bumpers (OK well that is unbelievably vague and worse yet, even if this is just a dent that is smaller than a quarter you are apparently screwed because the bumper must be in mint condition upon turn in – break out the foam bumper guards people because that is just impossible. God forbid you live in a metropolitan

Strengths:
none

Weaknesses:
please don't get me started

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $0.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2007 Audi/A4 3.2

Summary:
In past 6 weeks have had the following replaced: ignition coil after internal short in coils 2 and 3 cylinders low fuel pressure sender; exhaust valves; fuel injectors. Car has died and Roadside Assistance took hours. Customer Service totally unresponsive and Audi will not stand behind its product.

Strengths:
Looks nice

Weaknesses:
Total lack of reliability.

Similar Products Used:
BMW 3 series (drove them for years, over 100,000 miles)

Price Paid:  $34382.00 from day audi monroeville

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 A4 1.8 ltr. quattro

Summary:
The car was great until the warrenty ran out, it has been a nightmare since, we have had constant contact with Audi for the past 2 years and have not had great satisfaction, would not recommend or purchase another audi based on this experience.
The car isn't even 4 years old and we have had to replace the engine, ac compressor, winshield washer motor, winsheild wiper motor, as well as many hoses that should have been replaced with the engine, audi did investigate this and we were credited with some of the expence.
White Allen Audi, Dayton OH did the engine replacement, would not recommend them at all, they made many mistakes and have caused a lot of grief.

Strengths:
looks good

Weaknesses:
they should let consumers know that these cars only last 50,000 miles

Similar Products Used:
buick, vw, chevy, chrysler, ford, pontiac, another Audi for a short time (having the Audi in Europe convinced us to purchase this one)

Price Paid:  $37000.00 from Mark Motors

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 A4 3.0 Quattro 6 speed

Summary:
From what I read posted, I got better luck then some with a trouble free car for 3 yrs, going for many more. Most people I have spoken too have good luck also. Price posted in US dollars with options.
It simply spoils me every time I get in. A+ for Fun to drive. A+ Steering accuracy. A- perfect weight 55/45 and balance. It is very stable where you point the car it goes no weaving, twisting on loose ground. When you slam the gas the backend seems to push a bit more than the front end pulling. Perhaps a 45/55 calibration on power but just amazing due to quattro and EBS. A+ Handling on rough road and loose or slippery roads. A- Engine is very linear power just a bit less smooth at hig revs but lots of 220hp and torque. A+ throttle response. My 6 speed is very nimble and sporty feels, somewhat short shifting, not quiet as nimble shifting as bmw but very close. A+ fuel mileage I get 7.9L/100km at 100km/60mph but prefer to drive quicker. Quattro system is the perfect efficient all-wheel drive, especially in Canadian weather. A+ Electronic Stability Computer is so hands off until you push near limits then you notice it hitting the brakes to stop the swinging. This car handles the twisty corners faster and better than any other including BMW. A+ cruise control best calibrated I have every seen. Never abrupt excelleration. A-Brakes a little more effort required to stop slowly but quick stops sucked my eyes out. A+ Absolute perfect fit and finish inside out. No plasticy, thin, cheap, cheesy materials. A. Leather seats are very good, a little hot in the summer. I have black on black. A+ perfect wood trim. C- cup holder over stereo. What is that? A+ Ergonomics and no wasted cabint space. A+ Front seat 12 way ajustable power & room. A- back seat leg room if fronts seats pushed too far back. A+ Back seat comfort with big solid arm rest with first aid kit. 5'2" Wife says the back seats may be even more comfortable than the front. B+ trunk space but bigger than many in class and more space if locking fold-down rear seats opened. A+ Too many standard features and reasonably priced packages. A+ 4 driver memory settings includes seat, mirror and even dual-zone climate control. A+ programming 3 button HomeLink. B+ Steering wheel audio controls only avail on 4 spoke wheel. A+ Built in child LATCH system for quick car seat installation for our 3 year old. A+ safety features through out. Sales people were helpful, willing to drop price 5.6% off in-stock msrp and great fun. Trained and willing to show me what this car could do partly off-road, I would not try with mine.:-)
I don't know if I like the new big grills on the 2006's and up but the car is a work of art.

Strengths:
Beautiful design, looks like its worth its price inside out, but not too flashy, Quattro in Canadian weather/road conditions, air suspension with lot of clearance for deep snow, germain over engineering hand assembled on many areas, solid, stable, quiet inside, fiber optics lighting through-out, 6 speed & clutch, cruise control calibration, 10 speaker stereo with sub 6 cd and tape player, seating comfort on long trips. Go figure, a security system included, 10 year rust proof warranty to protect your investment.

Weaknesses:
speed limited to 210 kph, minor electronic glitches that self correct. ie sensitive windows and AC fan with mind of there own on couple occasions. Seats took a long time to breakin. Basic floor mats, show wear after a year. Coffee Cup holder above stereo/electronic console are they on drugs? Never use it for chance of costly repair bill! Only front cigarette socket for cooler broke in first year. From what used car sales people say about A4's is the air suspension is trouble in the future but I had no problems.

Similar Products Used:
Tested and drove the Acura 3.5 TL 2004 plasticy & front wheel drive only not flexible in price? Infiniti G35 2004 plasticy and cheap looking inside try it in deep snow-no go, BMW 330 2004 nice but sales staff full of themslves, not flexible in price & 16k more to match options and only 5 yr rust proof warranty when audi was 10 yrs in 2004, BMW 320 in-laws nice but not enough power and BMW symbol corroded after a couple of years?, BMW 323 touchy brakes and cold apearance inside not warm like the A4, Mazda 6 cheap and fun not the same class, buy the extended warranty.

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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Price Paid:  $46000.00 from Larson Porsche Audi

Year / Model Reviewed:
2003 Audi A6 Quattro

Summary:
The car is an excellent performer when it is not in the shop. Excellent handling at high speeds. Very solid feel on the road.

Strengths:
Good traction on curvy wet roads. Good acceleration and great feeling of stability.

Weaknesses:
Numerous electrical problems. Power windows work intermittently; radio repaired multiple times. Dealer appears clueless on dealing with electrical glitches. Audi of America is totally non-responsive. The problems would not be large issues if dealers were adequately trained in repair. Audi would like to be regarded as a premium auto company but there is a large gap between BMW/Mercedes service departments and those of Audi.