Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDi SE (110ps) 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Better off buying the VW equivalent as you pay dear for the badge!
Costs
Service and repairs costly at main dealers.
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On the road
Driving
Lacks feel through steering.
Performance
Bettered by later diesel engines.
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Living with it
Reliability
Disappointing considering low mileage (35,000).
Comfort
Poor legroom in rear and overfirm seating throughout.
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Security and Service
Service
Repairs under warranty no problem, but no parts stock held so a return trip always required for anything other than servicing. Audi customer services totally unsympathetic for out-of-warranty repairs.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Replacement bottom ball joint, catalyst failure, DIS display failing and re-occurring airbag fault.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No