2008 Audi A4 User Reviews

Pros

Nice look, comfortable, roomy front seat,

Cons

none yet

Just had this car about a month, have 2700 miles on it and just took my first road trip. Got about 29MPG overall. Car is 2.0T with 6 speed manual. Has the 17" wheels, leather, bluetooth, and ipod. My first audi; much larger than the '02 Jetta I had. This car has very good power and loves a nice sharp curve. I haven't sat in the back, but again when compared to the jetta, it looks like huge. I was extremely shocked to get a phone call from Audi thanking me and even more shocked to get follow up calls to a question I had.
Overall the car is fun to drive, economical and a very good value (costs less than a Lincoln). Would buy again; recommend the rubber floor mats which are a $105 option and beware that some A4s are "wired for Sirrus", the receiver is $500 extra....read morehide

Pros

Good styling and good handling but lots of minor problems

Cons

Leaking of power steering fluid & high cost for repairment right after the warranty

I owned the 2003 A4 with 30000 miles and it starts having problem right after the warranty. If you plan to get rid of it before the warranty, this will be a good car. Otherwise, please prepare that it will cost you a fortune to fix the minor problems. For example, poor power steering rack design even in 1996's model. The power steering fluid will be run out automatically. You can browse through the internet & look for this common chronic problem. You will see the name of Audi. It will cost you about $1500 to fix it ($600-700 for parts and the remaining will be labour fee). This is a long term chronic well-known problem. Most of the minor problems need to be fixed by the dealer as well including to recode the remote control when you run out of battery (this will not be covered in your warranty) or audio system shut down automatically. Although the handbook will teach you how to do it, eventually, you must return to the dealer in order to fix it....read morehide

Pros

perfect handling; good power; design is outstanding; Fit and finish is wonderful

Cons

backseat still too small; front passenger seat needs power

The Audi A4 may be the most perfect mid-size sports sedan I have ever driven. The 2007 and 2008 models now have adequate power. The interior design is correctly lauded as the best offered.

Pros

Very well balanced car, great features, quick, good space in front, great stereo, amazing on snow!

Cons

Grabby brakes, limited leg room in back, trunk is large & deep but opening is not box friendly

I love this car. It has everything I want in a great package. It's so close to perfect... but the brakes, while very strong, drive me up the wall. They're overassisted and not progressive. It makes it difficult to stop smoothly at the end. As a result, I end up driving more cautiously than I ever would and in stop and go traffic when I am in NYC, I get very frustrated by this. The dealer tells me it's normal... maybe my brakes are still too fresh?!

The car can use a little more legroom in the back. I mean does the trunk have to be so deep? Luckily I rarely have people in the back, but when I do, the legroom is always an issue. But in the front, it's very comfortable with plenty of space. And I absolutely love the seat warmers on a cold morning (just wish they would heat up faster).

I know I just said that the trunk doesn't have to be so deep and I stick to that, but the trunk opening should be larger. If I need to get a medium size box in there, while it would fit with a lot of room to spare, it will not fit into the relatively small opening.

Another annoying thing, I have to put the seat belt on (as does my passenger) before I turn the ignition just so I don't get the highly annoying seatbelt beeping warning. And if your passenger even touches the seatbelt release to get out of the car, the beeping goes, same if you take your seatbelt off before turning off the car. My friends and I actually talk to the car, "okay, okay, stop crying!"

Otherwise, while people have complained about mileage, this car has been great for me. When cruising at the speed limit, I can easily top 40 mpg even after an hour plus in NY and NJ. But in fairness, if you accelarate faster in stop and go traffic, at stop signs, and traffic lights, and the turbos constantly open and close, it can be a gas guzzler. Also, if you put it into Sport mode... watch that fuel gauge! In general, I average 27 mpg between city and highway and that's amazing for a German car with so many features. I couldn't even come near that with an econobox I had before.

Would I buy this car again? Absolutely... but I would prefer an S4 or an RS4 to compensate for the brakes and body roll. I have owned a few BMWs in the past and always had major electrical problems with them. Audi has done an amazing job with reliability. This is my second Audi and so far, it has proven to be as reliable as my first and that one did 117,000 aggressive NYC miles without ANY issues....read morehide

Pros

S Line Handles like its on rails, Strong engine

Cons

Low gas mileage

This is my second A4 and I love it. I have no complaints with this car.

Pros

nice appearance, great handling, brake system is excellent

Cons

not much to complain

a perfect car for people who enjoy driving. Its fast, safe and economical because of its small engine.

Nice, Fast, Head turner. Decent speed with great handling combine for a great ride. The leather interior is confortable with a small back seat. The xeon headlights was a great add on

Pros

with 6 spd fun to drive still quick with good fuel economy. Very comfortable for driver.

Cons

Small back wet for full sized adults

Best overall car ever owned. I trde cars at minimum every 2 years. I plan to keep this for a long time.

Pros

It's fast, but affordable. The style is uncomparable, overall best car ever driven

Cons

Nothing

My dad owns new cars dealerships since I was young so I've alway been around cars. Usually I always love European cars, mostly BMW's, till a drove an AUDI. I finally got an a4 for my birthday and I love it....

Pros

Tight. Responsive. Quick. Classy. A real driver's car.

Cons

Not too much to complain about other than the price of PREMIUM fuel.

It is an expensive ride, but you get what you pay for. It is also a very safe ride if you are driving in poor weather conditions or buying for a loved one. A real driver's car and great for people who spend lots of time in the car.