2008 Audi A4 User Reviews

Pros

Looks great going down the road

Cons

Reliablity, Mine was a lemon

This car was a dream to view. It was a nightmare to own. Problems so numerous, there is not enough space. Electronics, transmission, engine, moon roof that would open at a whim. ....... If you don't have a dealer in your back pocket, stay away. I finally sold it for a song when I could not get it fixed after warranty expired. I owned a 2002 model. Do not be fooled by Gerrman engineering; this car was a DUD. It did not meet my expectations for reliablity....read morehide

Pros

Good mileage!

I love this car. It handles great for a car in it's class. I had a BMW and a Mercedes - but this car handles the road better than both those cars! It is great in the rain - sticks to the road. I am very happy with the Audi A4.

Pros

Great looks, best interior in class, good fuel economy, & very responsive brakes

Cons

Bad center console design

I love this car. I considered a BMW 3-series and C-class Mercedes, but the A4 beat both overall. I've had it for three months and don't have a complaint! Turbo lag does get a little getting used to, but if you use multitronic you can minimize that. Fuel economy is also very good, averaging about 28 mpg on the highway. Give the A4 a chance, especially if you want to drive a car that not everyone has....read morehide

Pros

Interior and Exterior Design (Classy AND Sporty), Bose Premium Sound System

Cons

Engine a bit weak, and whiny, with obvious lag; ride can be harsh

What an awesome vehicle! I've had my Audi A4 2.0T Quattro Convertible since April of 2008 and I have to say it's just amazing. While I still sometimes prefer the stiffness and speed of my 2004 BMW 330Xi, or cargo-capabilities of my 2004 BMW X3, the A4 is a sure-footed competitor. The car is perfect for cruising along city streets or shore-line drives, and is equally capable on the highway (though only once at speed). The biggest problems to note are that the engine is quite whiny and the turbo lag is just a liiiiiiiittle annoying. I suppose this is typical of a four-cylinder, however, and since the engine was given the title of "Engine of the Year," I guess it's gotta be pretty good. My other dislike about the car is, naturally, the cargo capacity, but again that comes standard with any car of this size (notably, however, I was able to cram a massive beach chair into the backseat just yesterday). The DVD Navigation system is horrendous. It hardly ever works, and the settings are so confusing that its actually caused me to miss exits on the highway several times, not alerting me of the mistake and not re-routing me back either. The good stuff, however, is where it gets really good... the fabric convertible top, while a tad slow, is very nice and complements the body shape perfectly, making the car look sporty, nimble, and classy with the top up or down. It also does a very good job of blocking out noise (and I don't even have the optional Acoustic Noise Blocking roof). The interior design is superb and quite elegant, albeit cozy. The Bose Premium sound system is fantastic, with my friends commenting that it's better, even with the top down, the the Harman Kardon systems in my Beamers. Speaking of noise with the top down..... there is none, especially with the optional wind breaker!

All in all, this a car to be beat. I'm just waiting for winter to really test out the Quattro system... then we'll really see what value this baby has!...read morehide

Pros

I own a 2007 Audi A4 and overall have enjoyed the experience, especially the turbo!

Cons

Occassionally have a vibration in the tires, and the brakes will squeek after a big rain.

Get great gas mileage when the weather is cooler than when it is hot (above 88) and muggy. The ride is quiet, comfortable and I have had alot of guys telling me that they love my car.

My only complaint is the expense when getting some minor things done, such as a tire rotation and balance - $100!!! Gee, can't wait to get new brakes. Been told about 20 times that the vibration in the tires is always something different, yadayada....like, oh, the car will vibrate when you are around truckers on the interstate....that's a good one, guys. I may be blonde, but, my daddy was an excellent car mechanic and I was always hanging out with him under the hood!!!
It's not rocket science. One car I owned kept having a vibration in the tires, despite new tires, new struts, front end alignment, rotating, etc...finally, I thought, let's check the motor mounts....waalaaa! I was right, because all the mounts were cracked or crumbling - and guess what, no more vibration in the tires!...read morehide

Pros

Great fuel economy, Outstanding performance, Beautiful car!

Cons

No electronic control for passenger seat

I am reading the other reviews for this car and I cannot believe what you are saying about fuel economy. I am getting about 24 mpg in the city and 31 on the highway in my 2008 A4 2.0T Quattro with manual transmission. I love everything about this car - the interior and exterior design, the room inside! And it gets me everywhere I need to go. The AWD truly performed in the Michigan snow this past winter. Everywhere I go people are always commenting about what a beautiful car it is - it definitely stands out in Dolphin Grey with Black leather interior!...read morehide

Pros

All wheel drive

Cons

Unreliable, poor transmission

The transmission broke after less than 2000 miles on a brand new car.
Dealer and Audi were not impressed.

Pros

sleek lines, smooth ride, comfy seats,

Cons

uses alot of gas and oil than expected

I have had my audi for years. I love it. I love the look of it. I always get compliments on how good it looks. Drivers seat is comfortable. However if you are 6 ft and taller, there is no leg room for the passengers. Trunk space is expected for a sedan. It has a very smooth ride. The main con for this car is that it uses alot of gas. I would certainly get another in the future....read morehide

Pros

Comfortable , low noise even on rough road

Cons

Oil and Gas consumption, rear visibility is bad

At first , it was a fun experience driving this car, comfy even on rough road , but when its time to fill the gas, the problem start to surface. I fill er up 2 times a day , just to go from my home to my office.

Pros

Good Fuel economy for a german car, breaks are extremely well and responsive,

this is an 2007 audi a4 2.0 the most basic version. basically the breaks on it are amazing. it can do sharp turns and has a sporty look while not looking like a show off. the rear is a bit tight. one major complaint that i have with it is very small but its annoying which is the passenger seat has to be adjusted manually with turns and pumps as opposed to the drivers seat which is all electronic. the standard audio system is amazing. and the car can fly when put on turbo. it takes a while to accelerate but passed 60 it starts to kick in...read morehide