Audi A4 Saloon 2.4 SE 4d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought a high-miler and lost about a grand over a year!
Costs
No major problems - Audi dealership (particularly Silverlink Wallsend) not very helpful, though.
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On the road
Driving
Light and responsive controls - easy to chuck around if the need arises.
Performance
Up there with the best of them - not quite 528 Beemer but still packs a punch when pushed.
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Living with it
Reliability
Having a problem with engine immobiliser intermittently - Audi dealership can't seem to find the problem. Very frustrating when sitting outside house for 10 mins trying to start!
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Comparable to 3 or 5 series Beemer - respectable without falling to the category of 'rep-mobile'.
Comfort
Very comfortable on long journeys but nil legroom in rear (I am 6' 1").
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Security and Service
Security
No problems.
Service
See comments about problem with immobiliser.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
All fine - quite thirsty on oil (which is normal aparently).
Other
Computer display in centre of instrument panel fades to virtually blank when ignition has been on for a while - be warned, Audi say cost is £400+ to replace! Common problem on older / high mileage cars - displays all warnings, low fuel, oil, water etc.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes