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Audi A4 (2005-2008) Review

Category: Compact Executive 4 out of 5

Summary of the Audi A4 (2005-2008)

Price Range: £22,590 to £30,290

Assets

Elegant and discreet styling, exceptional build quality, excellent diesels, good ride quality.

Drawbacks

Very conservative, limited rear cabin space, not as much fun to drive as a 3-Series.

Verdict

A very strong contender in the executive car segment, with elegant looks and a strong engine line-up.

Audi A4 Review

Reliability and Quality5 out of 5

The only significant blot on the A4's recent reliability record was the failure of a batch of ignition coils, which affected the 1.8 20v turbo engines built from about the summer of 2001 to the autumn of 2002. There have also been some problems with the Multitronic gearbox in these 2005- models. Otherwise, Audi continues to enjoy a reputation for reliability and quality, and the engines new to the A4 have long been used in other Volkswagen Group cars so are well proven and de-bugged.

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Latest Readers' Drives About the Audi A4

Hublio
wrote on 23 09 2007

Sleek, powerful, reliable, smooth; what more could ask for in a prestige saloon car? A highly respon...

dimus
wrote on 11 09 2007

Nice car, v.good equipment for this class, nice materials, v.good level of safety, definitely worth ...

crazyshoes
wrote on 17 07 2006

Fantastic car that has more than lived up to my expectations and is more than a match for the BMW 3 ...

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Audi A4 Reliability and Quality Statistics

Manufacturer's Warranty
3 year(s)
 

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Best Compact Executive Cars

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Winner:
BMW 3-Series
First runner up:
Audi A4
Second runner up:
Alfa Romeo 159

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