2009 Audi A4 User Reviews

Pros

Highway mileage is great,love the interior and new exterior styling

Cons

Sun roof all the way open

Purchased As New

Great car for the money, rides, handles great, features easy to use,fun to drive. sun roof not great.

Pros

Fuel econ., quickness, driveability.

Cons

tough for a tall person to get in and out. Nav doesn't say street names.

Purchased As New

bought this car about 1 month ago and have really liked it. Speed and handling are great, although i agree with others that the steering could be a little tighter. Fuel economy is terrific. Getting 30+/- on the highway. It is our 2nd car (other is an SUV) and i find myself wanting to use it all all the time. It has plenty of room when we are all in it, but is very sporty when we are not. I am an avid golfer and it fits my clubs easily which is always a big test for a small car. Media interface is Audi's usual solid, although it is hard to believe that they put in a NAV with no street names. If Garmin can do it in a hand held, how much trouble can it be. I really have been happy with this car and I tend to be pretty critical of bells and whistles and layout. it is a little tight getting in for a 6'0" 215lb man, but perfectly comfortable once you are in. Otherwise I couldn't be happier. This is my 3rd Audi in the last 10 years and has reinforced pretty much everything i like about Audis....read morehide

Pros

Ride, road noise, steering feel, interior, acceleration

Cons

none so far

Purchased As New

After about 7 months worth of research and countless test drives of everything from BMWs, Infiniti, Mercedes, Lexus,Volkswagen, and even the Hyundai Genesis I decided on the 2009 Audi A4. This car just had everything I was looking for in a luxury vehicle. The turbo 2.0 produces excellent torque and accelleration, more than I need for day to day driving. Gas mileage is great, and the interior is top notch in style and materials. I opted for the premium plus package giving me all the bells and whistles along with those mean looking LED running lights. There is barely a hint of road noise at freeway speeds and the suspension has that typical German feel. Plus, I love that the rear seats fold down, very convenient for those larger items like snow boards, strollers, etc.
Don't get me wrong there were lots of good things about the other cars I was looking at too, but the Audi just had more of what I wanted in terms of convenince, looks, performance, and value....read morehide

Pros

looks amazing-you can brag to your friends

Cons

fuel consumption-in this economy expensive for most

Purchased As Not Purchased

i test drove this car and it drove like a dream.the quattro all wheel drive helps performance as well as the tiptronic powertrain.but honestly, just buy an S4 because for 10,000 more you get a better overall package, and if you are buying an A4 than it is almost inevitable that you can buy an S4.one more thing, do not bring either of these cars grocery shopping because you dont want shopping cart scratches on the fragile paint job...read morehide

Pros

Looks and drives Great

Cons

Burns way to much oil..

Purchased As New

I have a 2002 Passat 2.0T and The 2007 A4 with the S-Line Trim. I have had more problems with the A4 in the past 2 years than the VW has had over the Last 7yrs. A/C, noisey brakes, the unbalance wear on all 4 tires, had the engine taken apart because a defect on the oil rings when the car was brand new. I paid $400 a month for a total of 2 1/2 months for a rental while my car was in the shop! $400 for an Altima!!!!...read morehide

Pros

Excellent bang for the buck, beautiful car, quality materials

Cons

rough idle when first cranked (all turbos?)

Purchased As New

I've had the car for about 2 months and I'm hooked on Audi now. The car isn't built for racing but has tons more get up and go than the V6 Solara I had been driving. The breaks take a little getting used to. Press them to hard and you feel like you could go through the windshield (very sensitive). Smoothest transmission I have ever driven. The interior puts the BMW 3 Series to shame....read morehide

Pros

good looking

Cons

burning oil

Purchased As New

I have a 2005.5 A4 Look, drive and good handling for the first 2 years, after 2 years. Many problem to list...Brake making swizzz noise, start to burn oil (I have to fill 3 quarts of engine oil between oil change 10,000 miles) cost $7.99 per qrt. smoke come out at the muffer when try speed! Alignment is off, cost me 4 new tire ~$2K.....Got mad trade in for Lexus an an awsome car.Try to test drive Lexi before Audi...........read morehide

Pros

B&O Sound, interior

Cons

horrible wind turbulance, ruffling with sunroof open all the way; engine noise

Purchased As New

I thought this was my dream car with a beautiful interior and exterior. Living in the midwest, I love my sunroof (convertibles not ideal). Anyway, the wind turbulance/ruffling is horrible when driving between 20-45 mph and the sunroof all the way open. Audi said not much to do except keep lower windows open. This is coupled with kind of loud engine noise. Don't make the same mistake I did. Please test drive with sunroof in all kinds of positions before you buy/lease. It drove GREAT in the winter, but for the climate here its just not the car for me. I am taking a $$ hit and trading it in early. Once again, I used Yahoo to help me decide....please trust this and test for yourself before you put $$ down on a very seductive automobile....read morehide

Pros

Handling/AWD

Cons

Bumpy ride, slightly noisy

Purchased As New

Great car for the price looked at BMW and Infiniti and thought this was better priced for what you got and great handling and AWD.

Interior trim in the rear looks to be a little below luxury quality, but still a nice car inside especially with the wood trim!

Pros

Amazing Design, Value, and Fit & Finish for this class.

Cons

Concerns about future reliability? No included maintainance...

Purchased As New

Purchased with the Prestige Package. Unbelievable fit and finish for this class, it's built more like a fine watch than a mode of conveyance. I love the styling. I've never gotten so many compliments on a car before.

I came from a Saab and this is a whole other ball game, a true "luxury performance car". I considered a C Class Mercedes and 3 Series BMW- and this car is far more beautiful, roomier, and a better value. A similarly equipped "X-Drive" or "4Matic" would have been $5-7k more.

You must test drive, you will fall in love......read morehide