- 123,126
- 1,536 below average
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- Rialto, CA
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- autoshopper.com
- 1,536 below average 123,126 black
2004 audi a4 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Excellent line of sports sedans adds even more models. introductionthe audi a4 represents a line of fantastic sports sedans. They deliver crisp handling, a firm ride, and a well-controlled suspension that make for a precise, high-quality driving experience. The a4 feels like it's on rails around fast sweepers, especially when equipped with audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system, one of the world's best. The v6 engine that comes on 3. 0 models is wonderfully smooth and quite strong, and it works very well when paired with the optional automatic. The v8-powered s4 delivers awesome performance and serious enthusiasts love it, but its suspension may be too firm for most drivers. the a4 was completely redesigned for 2002. Last year, the cabriolet (convertible) and avant (wagon) models joined the lineup. The a4 1. 8t sedan 25,250) comes standard with cloth upholstery, a five-speed manual gearbox, and front-wheel drive. Standard amenities include dual-zone climate control and a 150-watt, 10-speaker stereo with six-cd in-dash changer. The 1. 8t is also available with front-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission, a stepless automatic transmission 26,400). The 1. 8t quattro is available with a six-speed manual 27,450) or a five-speed tiptronic automatic 28,500). The a4 1. 8t avant quattro comes with the six-speed manual 28,450) or the tiptronic automatic 29,500). A4 1. 8t cabriolet 35,250) shares the wagon's power seats and is available only with the cvt and front-wheel drive. It also comes with a more powerful 180-watt stereo. the a4 3. 0 features a 3. 0-liter v6. The a4 3. 0 front-drive sedan 31,150) comes standard with the cvt, 12-way power driver's seat, leather upholstery, an upgraded stereo, driver information display, and other luxury and trim items, in addition to the v6 engine. Quattro sedans add a 12-way power passenger's seat and are offered with a choice of six-speed manual 32,940) or tiptronic 33,990). The a4 3. 0 avant comes only with quattro, and with the six-speed manual 33,940) or tiptronic 34,990). The a4 3. 0 cabriolet is offered with either the cvt and front-wheel drive 41,800), or quattro and tiptronic 43,550). the s4 is a high-performance variant that shares the same three bodies, but is powered by a 4. 2-liter v8 rated at 340 horsepower. The s4 is available as a sedan with six-speed manual 45,650) or six-speed tiptronic 46,800) transmission; avant with six-speed manual 46,650) or six-speed tiptronic 47,800); or as cabriolet with the same transmission choices. options include a 215-watt bose sound system for front-drive sedans 900), the same system with a choice of sirius or xm satellite radio for quattro models 1,000), a navigation system for 3. 0 and s4 1,350), and onstar 750). walkaroundthe audi a4 is a handsome car, shaped in the signature bauhaus style established by the larger a6. The a4 takes styling cues from both the tt roadster and the a6, including its high beltline, prominent chrome-trimmed grille, and notched-in flush taillights. Headlights, bumpers, and door handles are integrated into the body. Few adornments detract from the a4's basic shape, and there is little chrome. On sedans, antennae for the radio, telematics and navigation systems are embedded into the rear glass. the avant is sporty looking wagon with a steeply sloped rear hatch that sacrifices some cargo room for a slick, up-market profile. Overall, the avant is the same length as the sedan. Its rear hatch can open at two different heights, to allow extra clearance for taller owners. It also features a dual-loading cargo floor, a rakish roof-mounted antenna and unique window trim: black on 1. 8t, brushed aluminum on 3. 0 and s4. cabriolet models share the sedan's basic lines and clean, taut surfaces in a two-door convertible body style. The wide arc of the soft top accentuates the a4's pure proportions and subtle wedge shape. Cabriolets come with unique features. Among them: brushed aluminum trim around the windscreen and waist. The cabrio's body-colored air dam, especially in the lighter paint colors, accentuates the openings under the front bumper more than the dark-colored air dam on the sedan and avant. s4 models are distinguished by fully painted bumpers, xenon headlights with contrasting titanium-colored inner housings, aluminum-finish exterior mirrors, and a trunk-mounted rear spoiler. The s4 avant is further distinguished by its aluminum-colored roof rails. safety features that come standard on all a4/s4 models include antilock brakes, brake assist, and electronic brake force distribution (ebd); an electronic stability program (esp); dual front airbags that deploy at different rates depending on the severity of a crash, front side-impact airbags, and three-point seat belts at all five locations with pre-tensioners and force limiters in front. Sedans and avants also have curtain-style head-protection airbags for front and rear-seat passengers, while the cabriolet's seat-mounted side-impact airbags are designed to provide head protection. The cabriolet features an active rollover protection system located in the double rear bulkhead. Should the car roll, electronic sensors trigger two protective hoops that pop up from behind the rear seats in less than a second. Together with the extremely rigid windscreen frame, these hoops help to maintain an intact survival zone designed to protect all occupants. Rear side-impact airbags are optional 350) on all models except the cabriolet. interiorthe interior theme of the audi a4 is cool and efficient, as it is in audi's other sedans, and not deliberately snazzy in the fashion of the tt. Materials look and feel richer than those in many other cars in this price range, and the trim matches flawlessly. The cabin beltline is trimmed with aluminum in the 1. 8t and real wood in the 3. 0. The light-colored wood is used to good effect. It's a handsome interior. The interior of the s4 is handsome. The seats are comfortable and supportive in nearly all circumstances. We thought more side bolstering would have been an improvement, though, to hold driver and passenger firmly when cornering. Leather upholstery is available on the 1. 8t sedan and avant as part of a premium package 2000) that also includes a power moonroof, power seats, homelink transmitter and driver information display. A thick, grippy, leather-covered steering wheel and shift lever are standard. The s4 comes with 12-way power recaro sport seats that are firm, supportive, and comfortable. The small, sculpted side mirrors are stylish and aerodynamic, but from the driver's seat they offer a limited viewing range. We would sacrifice the look for wider coverage. some of the switches could be larger, yet those most frequently adjusted, including stereo volume, are large enough. After a bit of familiarization, everything in the a4 is easy to find with minimal distraction. The radial sunroof switch works well; turn it a quarter, half or full turn and the roof opens a corresponding distance. With the premium package for 3. 0 models 1,525-$2,300), nearly all temperature, ventilation and stereo adjustments can be made using buttons on the steering wheel hub. audi's red and white gauge lighting, its warning lights and leds, are among the sharpest, most readable going. Flow-control switches on each dash vent are illuminated. In the s4, gray-faced gauges feature the s4 logo. attention to detail and thoughtful features are everywhere. The wipers make another final sweep several seconds after the washer is used, cleaning those remaining droplets that were blown up the windshield. We love the lock buttons with the little red led to signal when the doors are locked. Power central locking is executed well, with a central switch to lock all doors. Dealers can program the doors to lock automatically at 8 mph. The remote fob is designed to operate at up to 150 feet away. rear passengers should find adequate legroom in the sedan or avant, as the a4's design makes great use of the floor space. There's room in back for three, with three-point harnesses at all positions, but it's comfortable with two. trunk space in the a4 sedan is among the largest in the class (13. 4 cubic feet, compared to just 10. 7 in the bmw 3 series and 12. 2 in the mercedes c-class). Moreover, the lid swings high and back for easy access. Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Seats✔ Climate Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Navigation System
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