How Reliable are the Audi a4?

i never understood ppl who buy or want to buy cars that old

a 14 year old car, really?

oh well it aint my money

The fact of how old a car is doesnt apply to the engine if mileage is low and the car was maintained properly. As long as you know to take care of your car and keep up on maintenance age wont become an issue.

Is the Audi your buying a 1.8T (turbo model) or V6 Model? I know the 1.8T are known for turbo issues and premature turbo failure, if oil isnt changed every 3,000 the engine may develop oil sludge issues from low oil pressure, and all Volkswagen/Audi cars have electrical problems (sunroof randomly opening, window switches not working etc)

European cars are more pricey to maintain than a Japanese or American but they are just as reliable as Japanese car with a little more TLC put into them

But like i said if it was maintained properly from the previous owner there shouldnt be too much to worry about. Maybe take a mechanic with you to look at the car, talk them down to $3000

This may help you decide....

Engine - Significant Problems

Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Engine, Ignition Power Stage, and Water Pump. Failure of the Water Pump applies to (6 cylinder engines) only. The cost to repair the Engine is estimated at $4,775.00 for parts and $845.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Ignition Power Stage is estimated at $386.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Water Pump is estimated at $281.00 for parts and $390.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales

Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.

Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.

Brakes - Significant problems
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Antilock Brake (ABS) Control Module. Failure of the ABS Control Module may result in ABS warning indicator illumination. The cost to replace the ABS Control Module is estimated at $2,228.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.

Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.


Do a google search "1998 Audi A4 realibility"

Good Luck

yea its a 1.8T it looks well taken cared off

im a take it to my mechanic to take a look at it

thanks for the help