All owner reviews about the Audi A4 B6. Audi A4 B6: specifications, reviews Audi a4 b6 engine specifications

In the fall of 2000, the German automaker Audi officially introduced the second-generation A4 model with the internal designation B6, which reached the assembly line early next year. The car not only became larger than its predecessor, but also acquired an appearance in the vein of a more status “six”. In 2004, the following came to replace Audi generation A4, but mass production of the second generation of this model continued until 2006 - during all this time over 1.2 million copies were seen.

The "second" Audi A4 is a typical representative of the European D-segment, or to be more precise, its premium group. The car was available in three body styles - a sedan, a five-door station wagon and a two-door convertible with a soft top.

Depending on the decision, the "four" is extended in length by 4544-4573 mm, its width does not exceed 1766-1777 mm, and its height fits into 1391-1428 mm. Between the axles of the car, there is a distance of 2650-2654 mm, and the ground clearance is 110-130 mm.

The 2nd generation machine was equipped with eight petrol units to choose from - atmospheric and turbocharged "fours" of 1.6-1.8 liters, developing from 102 to 190 Horse power and from 148 to 2140 Nm of torque. There were also six-cylinder V-shaped "aspirated" with a volume of 2.0-2.4 liters, the return of which reaches from 130 to 170 "horses" and from 195 to 230 Nm. The diesel part is no less diverse - turbo units with a volume of 1.9-2.5 liters, producing from 130 to 180 forces and from 310 to 370 Nm of peak thrust.
There are four gearboxes - 5- or 6-speed manual gearbox, 5- or 6-band automatic transmission. Drive - front or permanent full.

The basis for the second generation Audi A4 is the PL46 front-wheel drive architecture. An independent four-link suspension is installed at the front, and trapezoidal levers made of aluminum are installed at the rear. The car is equipped with a rack and pinion steering gear with hydraulic booster. The braking system is expressed by disc brakes, supplemented by ventilation on the front wheels, with ABS and EBV.

The advantages of this model are excellent sound insulation, comfortable suspension, efficient engines, reliable design, high-quality performance and a rich level of equipment.
Cons - the high cost of original spare parts, not the most spacious rear row of seats and modest ground clearance.

In the 1990s, Audi didn't make small cars, except for the very strange Audi A2, and the A4 series was the youngest in the family. But since the brand decided to firmly take its place in the premium segment, the cars looked very good in their class - at least if it was about numbers on paper. In reality, the cars also looked quite worthy competitors for the third BMW series, for Mercedes' C-class, although - in all honesty - they were mainly rivals of the "new premium" in the face of Lexus, Volvo, Saab, Cadillac and Infiniti.

Spacious interiors, good finishes, a wide choice of additional equipment and, of course, powerful engines and all-wheel drive. Plus, the tradition of using turbocharged engines and at the same time high quality workmanship and relatively inexpensive maintenance. In short, Audi has something to love.

Generation history from 2001 to 2013

The Audi A4 series in the B6 / 8E body replaced the outdated first A4 in the B5 body on the assembly line in 2001. Technically, the B5 series was very progressive - its multi-link front and rear suspensions and a series of motors with minimal changes migrated to new body. The new series also got the main engines of the old one - 1.8 turbo, 1.6 and 1.9 turbodiesels.

In the photo: Audi A4 in the back of B5 and Audi A4 in B6/8E body

But the design of the new body, made by Peter Schreyer (who now works for Kia), has become completely different, at the same time the car has become noticeably more spacious. In accordance with the new trends, they removed cheap equipment options and almost all weak engines, except for the smallest 1.6. As an automatic transmission for a new series for gasoline engines, a CVT was proposed jointly developed with LuK. Unfortunately, the main shortcomings of the first A4 migrated to the new car. The complex multi-link suspension still did not impress with its resource, the electrical part and interior trim also tended to create problems at a far from advanced age - three-year-old cars could already “please” the owners with might and main. A very popular CVT also added problems - its rather crude (at that time) design created many problems for those who chose an automatic transmission. Over time, transmission problems were solved, but it became relatively problem-free only by the release of the next A4 in the back of 8C / B7 in 2005.

After a major revision of the electronics and a slight alteration in appearance, the car was already produced as the 8C / B7 generation until 2007. In fact, the next generation is only a deep restyling of the 8E, retaining the overall architecture of the body, suspension and engine range. But the story does not end there, after the production of the Audi A4 B7 was curtailed, production was completely transferred to Spain to the SEAT plant, and there the car was produced in a somewhat simplified form as the SEAT Exeo until 2013.

Wealth of choice

The choice of machine configurations is quite premium: seventeen engine options, full or front-wheel drive, automatic boxes gears for almost any of them, a wide choice of equipment. In addition to the usual A4 sedan and station wagon bodies, a convertible appeared in the new series, replacing the long-obsolete Kubrick. Audi series 80, produced until 2000.

Breakdowns and problems in operation

Engines

The classic Audi layout with the engine in front of the front axle has the same disadvantages as on. Attempts to make the engine compartment as short as possible had a bad effect on the ease of maintenance of the motors. And for many operations, the complete removal of the front panel along with the bumper, headlights and radiators is required. Luckily, there are rare V6s on the A4 that require these operations, and there are a variety of workarounds for inline-fours to get most of the routine work done. If you have a 2.4 or 3.0 engine, then the cost of maintenance will increase markedly simply due to the increase in the complexity of any work. Owners of cars with V8s are unlikely to care about the cost of maintenance, but it must be said that this big engine is not much more difficult to maintain than a V6. Undoubtedly, the most successful engine for a car on secondary market is 1.8T in all its many variants - AWT, APU, etc. There are few weak points in these EA113 series motors. The complexity of the twenty-valve cylinder head is offset by good workmanship, a successful camshaft belt-chain drive (the camshafts are connected by a chain, which is often forgotten, and the camshafts themselves are driven by a belt). Piston group with a good margin of safety and is not prone to coking. There is a reserve for boosting, and there are a lot of spare parts for every taste.

The main thing with this motor is not to forget to change the timing belt every 60 thousand kilometers - it may not go out for the scheduled 90. In addition, do not forget to check the condition of the chain and tensioner. It is important to keep an eye on the turbine - KKK K03-005, K03-029 / 073 or even the K04-015 / 022 / 023 series are used here on more powerful and tuned versions for power up to 225 forces. On older motors, the main problems are control system failures, oil leaks, poor ventilation crankcase gases(VKG), fast pollution throttle valve and "floating" turns. Non-turbo options with a volume of 1.6 and 2 liters and a power of 101 and 130 hp. accordingly, they may appeal to those who are not accustomed to hurry. And for those who would like to get the most reliable engine. These motors deservedly hold the championship in terms of cheap maintenance, and the resource of a two-liter engine is commendable, many instances with runs over 300 thousand kilometers still do not even require replacement piston rings and liners. Just do not confuse it with the newer 2.0FSI engine - it has direct injection, and a slightly higher power of 150 hp. does not make it a competitor to a turbocharged engine. In terms of maintenance costs, this option is not much inferior to a turbocharged one, there is no complicated pressurization system, but the injection system is extremely troublesome, and it doesn’t like frost, in general, it’s obviously not for Russia.

V6 motors with a volume of 2.4 are structurally similar to the 1.8T EA113 series, the same “generic features” are visible here in the form of a camshaft belt drive, an additional chain in their drive, five valves per cylinder, etc. And the main problems are similar - some overcomplication, oil leaks, low timing belt resource. However, problems that are not acute on the in-line "four" 1.8, on the V6, tightly fitted into the engine compartment, become critical. Especially a lot of trouble can be caused by an imperceptible oil leak from under the cylinder head covers, leading to fires in the engine compartment. Unless there are specific problems of turbocharged engines here with similar dynamics. There is no need to worry about the tightness of the intake, the radiator package is smaller, there are fewer “tubes”, and it is easier for a low-skilled mechanic to understand the engine. 3.0 V6 with 218 hp - already completely different, this is a newer motor of the BBJ series. Of the advantages - perhaps a little more power and better traction at low speeds. Otherwise, spare parts are more expensive, there are expensive phase shifters, oil leaks are stronger, access to nodes is hardly better. It's slightly less noisy and more fuel efficient, but cars aren't as fast as turbocharged 1.8s, just as they're more expensive. Here is the ASG / AQJ / ANK series V8 engine with 300/340 hp. for S4 it is quite reliable, as far as it is possible for a passenger V8 on a sports version of the model. Timing - also with a belt and chain at the same time. Of the specific problems - the same leaks, and the oil leaks are much larger. Such aged machines “please” with frequent overheating and crumbling underhood wiring harnesses. Motors 1.9 and 2.5TD are exactly the same here, but they are very rare and hardly deserve a separate story.

transmissions

I’ll make a reservation right away that there is no need to be afraid of all-wheel drive options. This is not only more traction in winter and better cross-country ability, but also high reliability. The nodes themselves all-wheel drive very reliable, and in addition to all-wheel drive versions, a classic hydromechanical transmission is installed, and not a Multitronic variator. On all-wheel drive vehicles with 1.8-3.0 engines, a ZF 5HP24A box, or 01L in the VW designation, was installed, which is very reliable. This five-speed automatic transmission is already familiar from BMW and other manufacturers. causes early problems with oil contamination and valve body, but with timely maintenance this is not a problem. The main thing is to replace the gas turbine engine with a run of 200 thousand kilometers and change the oil every 60 thousand kilometers. Then the box can reach up to three hundred thousand, by the time the oil pump cover is replaced, when other work is required to restore performance. A little less than the classic "four-steps", the resource is rewarded with an order of magnitude better dynamics - no worse than that of mechanics.

Front-wheel drive cars with 1.8, 2.0, 2.4 and 3.0 engines have the Multitronic already slightly affected above. At first, this transmission was presented as perfect replacement for conventional machines, with extended dynamic range, simple and resourceful. In practice, she "pleased" at first with a lot of failures and glitches and a small chain resource. In addition, it turned out that the possibility of towing the car was not provided - at the same time, the chain lifted the driving cones. Over time, most of the problems were solved, and the cars of later releases with all the revocable companies passed are even very reliable. Except for one detail. The chain resource remained about 80-100 thousand kilometers, sharp acceleration greatly reduces it, and towing causes damage to the cones and a strong howl of the box. And the cost of repairs is reduced a little. Despite the simplicity of the design, the average repair on it includes the replacement of the chain and cones - at a cost of one hundred thousand rubles. And only with very careful operation and a timely replaced belt, the box will pass its 250-300 thousand kilometers without serious intervention, without annoying failures and glitches. By the way, on the go the car with her is very pleasant.

Chassis

Audi's choice of multi-link aluminum suspensions in the mid-nineties as the basis for the entire range of cars made it possible to close the gap in handling and comfort from the rear-wheel drive "giants" in the face of BMW and Mercedes. The same choice made Audi's suspension significantly more expensive to maintain than the competition. Finding a car with a fully "live" suspension is difficult. The cost of a complete repair is too high, and usually a “situational” repair is done, as the elements completely fail, while the life of the suspension from repair to repair and each unit individually decreases significantly, relative to a new one. The point here is not even that non-original materials are used. Just one semi-worker. The suspensions are structurally similar to the suspensions of the “big brother” - the A6 in the back of the C5, and the problems here are exactly the same, except that they are less pronounced, because the car itself is lighter. Behind it is perhaps the lower wishbone, but in front both ball and all four levers are consumables. If repairs are made on time, then the costs will be moderate, but you need to buy spare parts for 25-35 thousand rubles at least once and do absolutely everything, then there is a chance that the suspension resource before the first major replacements will be 100-150 thousand kilometers.

Electronics

All kinds of service electronics, "pleases" with numerous problems, usually small and easily eliminated by the forces of an electrician and fitter, but sometimes not cheap. The most unpleasant problems are with the comfort block, for example, the refusal to open the doors, and it’s good if the lock larvae work on the car. The wiring to the doors and to the trunk is often damaged, especially if the car is operated in cold regions. In addition, pixels on numerous displays quickly burn out. The air conditioner compressor often fails - it is quite cunning here, constantly rotating, with a built-in clutch. Unfortunately, the price of such an advanced unit also bites.

Good day everyone!

My review is dedicated to Eske or Audi A4 Avant S-Line!

I have owned the car for almost 2 years and have not written anything yet, so the review will be detailed, starting with the “throes” of choice and ending with a description of everything and everyone that is good in the car and what is not very good. Therefore, I divide the review into sections, choose what is interesting if the full text is too much for you :)

Strengths:

Appearance
Controllability
Ergonomics
The feeling of owning a good quality thing

Weak sides:

It is already quite complex structurally, hence the prices for certain works can bite
Low clearance (follows from good handling)

Review Audi A4 2.0 5V (Audi A4) 2004

Hello!

I would like to share my opinion about my car. I'll start with the choice. So the budget was more than modest (and it consisted of 400,000-450,000 rubles), new car fell away immediately, because for that kind of money you can only take a bucket of bolts Russian production(namely, the flagship of the Lada-tomato), which I especially did not want). As a result, the choice fell naturally on the secondary yellow production, namely Mitsubu Lancer 10, Mazda 3, Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra.

Elantra was the first to disappear, due to the presence of Tushkan (for me it’s stupid to have 2 cars of the same production), so I didn’t even go to watch it.

Then Mazda3 disappeared. There were several reasons for this.

1. One beat (apparently in Saratov they are driven only by street-racers).

Strengths:

Tandem engine box

Security

German quality

Railroad prices

Weak sides:

Not a BMW (just a fan of this brand)

Review Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo (Audi A4) 2003

So, I decided to write a review about my Lyalka! There is little experience in operating foreign cars, because the first car was new Priora, followed immediately by Audi, except for the Beetle (1999 onwards), which I serve, and my wife drives :)

I'll start in order. The choice fell on the Audi as a result of painful doubts, chose from the Honda Accord 2005-2007g.v. (I really liked her), some kind of crossover like the Suzuki Grand Vitara and the Honda Civic hatch. It’s not worth explaining why I rejected other options, because. this will take a lot of time.

In the city I found four A4s in the back of a B6 (2 on the handle, one amerikos quack and 1 on the variator), looked in one day and I was so eager to buy a car that the next day I already gave my hard-earned money to the previous owner. Of all the machines, the one on the variator turned out to be in good condition (I didn’t know then what I was doing). I liked the kwaka, but it was all broken and terribly made, both on the handle were in a “killed” state in the cabin, and mine turned out to be the most well-groomed :) A few scratches, a painted hood and a little corrosion on the front fenders in the arch area, as well as chips on the wings. After a thorough diagnosis and measurements of the geometry of the body, as well as running troubleshooting, it was decided to take. Of the jambs - immediately replacement rear pillars and silent blocks, snotty valve cover, a crack on the windshield and one key.

Strengths:

Dynamics
Stability on the road
Aesthetics
Comfort

Weak sides:

Rather not a disadvantage, but a price for quality - this is the cost of spare parts
Gluttony, as for me, the 1.8T engine, and even on the variator, could eat less
Low clearance for our roads
Front-wheel drive. Now I just want the full
On runs over 200t.km. fly VERY EXPENSIVE units, box type, fuel pump

Review Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo (Audi A4) 2002

Hello!

I've owned this car for about 2 years, there were minimal breakdowns and everything was so low-cost that it seems like it's not an Audi, but something much more budgetary. I have to say, I really liked the car! I will write in order, first all the cons, and then the advantages.

Disadvantages:

Strengths:

Engine
Shumka

Weak sides:

Lowish

Review Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI (Audi A4) 2004

I am writing this review based on my experience only.

I used to have other cars, about 8 different ones. Audi turned out to be the most successful in terms of basic parameters.

I took it with a range of 167,000 km after a year from Germany. Based on the seals and entries in the service book, I found a contact in Germany, wrote a letter and found out that the car had been changed earlier, and also to verify the authenticity of the mileage. Not twisted, lucky.

Strengths:

Compact
Convenient

Weak sides:

Automatic transmission repair

Review Audi A4 2.4 5V (Audi A4) 2002

Hello dear community!

To your attention the history of the purchase and semi-annual operation of the AUDI A4 B6 2002

This spring in Belarus it was easier to sell a car than to clap your hands. For applause on the streets, people in civilian clothes handed out stars, and in order to sell a car, it was not even necessary to advertise. The buyers were on well-maintained cars themselves, put the phone under the windshield wipers, even tried to bargain on the go, through the windows, seeing desired car on the road. If you need to sell your car urgently, do not be lazy and write your phone number on a dusty car with your finger. They will call you when you complete the number.

Strengths:

Weak sides:

Review Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro (170 hp / 1.8l / 5MKPP) (Audi A4) 2002

Good day to all!

Review Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI (Audi A4) 2002

I think that the review about the A6 is still fresh in my memory, and this, in fact, is a continuation of my broadcast to you, dear readers!

The new owner of my doll was paying for the whole day, a feature of this was our banking system with its strange principle: if your money is in the bank, then in order to pick it up, you have to sweat a lot, sometimes more than one day .. Fortunately, having found loopholes and yet in 8 pm having received the coveted amount, a call to the money changer, drives up … change! There is very little left before the bus, I didn’t climb the sites, I didn’t have enough time, I quickly got ready (you can say that in a military way), I call Sanka (other, not the owner) ... Here, in front of the bus, I swept on simply wonderful S500 (W220) seats, which hug from all sides, like a home sofa, we went after the car ... I don’t know what I was driving for, it was all spontaneous, just if not on this day, then not soon, but without wheels it’s somehow bad in winter ... So the task was to bring something alive, hence the accompanying troubles ...

Arriving at the destination, we were met by a man, we went to local car places in order to find something worthy, so as not to return by the same transport. So the search for a car began immediately after the road and ended somewhere towards the end of the working day … Inspected … honestly, I’m not lying, there are 500 cars … maybe more. We watched everything in a row ... and so. Sometimes you come up - it looks from a distance, you get close to the goal, you come up, and Sanya says that the curve. I heard a lot of such answers, I might have taken them, but I trust Sanka more, he is more careful in choosing a car body, well, he is very picky about the quality of the paintwork, and so ... having looked at 200 cars, we went to another, no smaller platform, it already had plenty to choose from ... making the first call, 10 cars were chosen, then a more detailed inspection began. It was frustrating that when you find a car - well, just a girl, you ask to be brought in ... and she sniffs in response to you, there was no time to figure out what was happening, we moved on, and you have to return home on Monday. at lunchtime, this is the end ...

Strengths:

Noise isolation
Suspension
Dynamics
Comfort
Interior trim

Weak sides:

Passenger seats in the back

Review of Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro (170 hp / 1.8 l / 5automatic transmission) (Audi A4) 2001

Good day to all.

I decided to write a review about this car, maybe someone will come in handy.

First, about the purchase, so that others are more careful when buying. Let's go to the car market, we wanted to buy a VW Passat B5 +. Looked for a long time, 10-12 copies. They leaned towards one car, but upon closer inspection they refused, since the bottom was all covered in oil. This beauty was next to me. Since I always wanted this, we decided to look. The price was quite reasonable, but there were some problems: a crack in the windshield, a few scratches, the front bumper and hood were painted, it was necessary to change the leaf belt tensioner and the Check was on (the seller said that the catalyst was forgotten due to bad gasoline). They dropped the price by $ 500 and decided to take it at your own risk and fear. A car from America, almost in fully equipped. Namely: 1.8 turbo engine, four-wheel drive, tiptrinic 5 automatic transmission, dual-zone climate control, 6 airbags, ABS, ESP, heated all seats, BOSE factory audio system with 6-disc CD changer, leather interior, R17 wheels with 235/45/17 tires , sports suspension and much more.

Strengths:

full wire
Appearance
Interior quality
Controllability

Weak sides:

Lowish
Rear sofa just for two

Review of the Audi 1.8 Turbo Quattro 170 H.P (Audi A4) 2004

In December, I became the proud owner of an A4 8E from America, I bought it with a mileage of 100,000 km, now the mileage is 107,000 ... The machine came from the states two years ago ...

So, after a thorough diagnosis, I finally bought my dream, before that there was an A4 in the previous body, on a front-wheel drive handle. Now the car with a turbo engine, automatic and all-wheel drive. I clarify that since 2004 onwards. cars were produced with the lower parts of the bumper (skirts) in body color, so the car began to look very impressive, boring gray plastics somehow spoiled the look. Outwardly, the machine looks very nice, and, despite the old years and already 2 younger generations, it looks decent. The paintwork is very good, for the entire run the hood and other parts of the body have never been painted, and there are practically no chips on them, although even if it appears, you can not be afraid, because. the machine is fully galvanized...

I want to dispel the myths about the flowability, breakability of American cars ... Audi is produced at a factory in Germany in an increased version for the USA, so almost all cars there are full minced meat, which is very rare for European cars ... Myth two - American cars are coked mineral oil... There are enough fools in Russia, I know some acquaintances who do not spare engines and pour rare g there ... In principle, good diagnostics will save you from unexpected costs ...

Strengths:

Four-wheel drive
Interior trim
Controllability
Security
The best choice in its class and price

Weak sides:

Fairly expensive service.
Very little back space
Noisy engine
Turbine and VCG system require increased attention
High flow in the city

Review Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro (170 hp / 1.8T / automatic transmission) (Audi A4) 2004

So, in the past 2008, after 3 weeks of searching on the Internet and calling in the USA, I found one that met all my needs: Audi A4 1.8T quattro, 170 hp, color - jeans), automatic, black leather interior, in the ad it was listed as 2004 onwards, 2004 also made its way through the fault, but later 2003 was driven in at our customs. This is due to the fact that the car was released at the end of 2003, and it was officially registered and sold in the USA in 2004. Even when viewing ads, this Audi stood out among others with its unusual discs, sort of like BBS, reminiscent of a web) (at least it seemed to me). Also included in the package: Audi simphony 2, 11 speakers, radio with CD changer for 6 discs, light sensors, cruise control, automatic transmission with tiptronic mode.

At that time, one of my friends was driving cars from the USA. We got in touch with his "companion" in the US, who helped to purchase, drive and load on the ferry. In general, somewhere in a month and a half, Audi was in Kotka. After 3 days - I'm in Voronezh! Here she is! Finally! But let's reduce emotions, stamp the facts))

Strengths:

beautiful appearance
Four-wheel drive
High quality interior materials
Excellent acoustics
Excellent handling
Not low ground clearance
Excellent work of stabilization and antibuks systems

Weak sides:

Crankcase gas recirculation system
View to the rear (because of the rear head restraints)
Far from low prices for parts
Increased water consumption due to early headlight washers

Imported from Germany in 2007 with a mileage of 47,000. I chose it myself via the Internet. Fitted and evaluated options familiar. As a result, a car was chosen from the official handed over for trade-in. The price at that time was high for the average price, but for this car absolutely adequate. The ignorant believed that the car was new and were very surprised when they found out that it was not. The color is light blue. Really awesome color. I was afraid you wouldn't like it. It turned out in vain. Salon, one might say, exclusive. Sports seats combined. White. It's the white ones. The ceiling and bottom are black. Aluminum. In short for the salon 5+. When I changed the oil in the box at the official, the managers said that such options were not officially supplied to us. So at least in the cabin exclusive. Complete set S-line. But outside is not complete. Body-color bumper skirts and rims + lowered sports suspension.

Was purchased in June '07. And then a funny thing happened. Just a couple of days went with a friend to the capital. The route to Belgorod to Moscow is 350 km. His father was with us. And just the day before I caught a cold in my neck. Do not turn your head, and even an awkward movement caused a lot of discomfort. Let's go short. The fact that the machine is harsh understood immediately. Tires 225/45/17. The fact that the sports suspension learned later through the forum, where they threw off my equipment. At the same time struck the real state. Everything has been fully confirmed. So. We drive to the Tula concrete road and it began. I repeat that the neck has a cold and has already suffered enough to the concrete, but then I thought stupidly I would not get there. There were tears welling up in my eyes. Immediately thought on whom it was bought. Need to get rid of. The machine will shake your soul. A friend with his father also feel that there is no ice. In short, I didn’t really remember how I went and how I returned. Thought as I said about the sale arose. But the neck quickly passed and I got used to the suspension in a few days. And after a couple of weeks I fell in love.

It was possible to enter the turn at any speed. Handling certainly not a boomer, but for the layman, which I am, enough to head and still remains above the roof. Yes, by the way, dvigun 1.8 (163 hp) cartoon, and of course front-wheel drive. I heard a lot about the cartoon, but from the middle of 2003 the Fritz updated it and the complaints were mainly on cars until the middle of 03. By the way, when choosing, I wanted an avant and just fell for one with a 1.8 engine but already with 190 horses and a pen. The drivers dissuaded just because of the presence of a sports suspension (funny), well, a small body repair but well made. So mostly because of the sports suspension. Although, as I already said, I received it with her, but I found out much later.

Strengths:

Beautiful outside
Beautiful inside
Bunch box-engine
As it turned out, excellent reliability

Weak sides:

Sports suspension is stiff
I didn't have enough power
The reputation of the cartoon

Review Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo (Audi A4) 2004

Topic of conversation: model A4 (B6) 2004 onwards. from the German automaker with a 4-ring emblem.

Briefly about myself: A4 (B6) overseas, sedan, 2004 onwards, 1.8T / 170hp, mit tiptronic quattro drive. Features: light leather interior, electric drive. seats.

Rental figures: 7.5 megameters / 4 months

Strengths:

Controllability
Finish and build quality
Noise isolation
Standard audio system
Pleasant illumination of absolutely all interior buttons

Weak sides:

Clearance
Drive hardness R17
Low ceiling
Notable tiptronic work
Turning on the headlights with dipped beam only

Review Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro (Audi A4) 2004

I won’t be original, but love for this particular brand of car did not come based on the reviews of Audi fans (although I definitely read and listen to a lot, because I respect the opinion of anyone who, giving advice or reviews about the car, went through it himself, and not from strangers says words), and he traveled on different brands of cars. A-4 suits almost everyone, although I confess that I wanted a 6-ku, but when I sat down and rolled on a 4-ke, I was unexpectedly pleasantly surprised. There is enough space in the cabin, but I’m not small, all the controls are at hand, you don’t catch the ceiling with your head, although I don’t like to sit low, I raise the seat, the seats themselves are comfortable (sports option), the front panel reads perfectly, the review is good, in a word “fuse ", I decided to leave, and until today I have not regretted it for a minute.

The car behaves remarkably on the road, I had the opportunity to verify this not only when driving on a good road, but also when I was in an extreme situation, when at night at a speed of about 140 in the rain I flew into a huge puddle on the highway and, believe me, if I were in another car - where I could have ended up, I don’t even want to think, but this baby clearly kept on the road (mind you, I didn’t keep it, I just kept the steering wheel, because everything happened unexpectedly, on our roads this is a normal phenomenon - nothing and suddenly YOU have a gift, I'm sure many of you are familiar with this.

As for the weak suspension and other "weak" places in this car, I can only say one thing: it all depends on us, how we treat our car - that's what it pays us for, and everything will break, because. eternity has not yet been invented. For two years with daily operation, although I don’t live in it, I changed 2 front hub bearings, one coil, candles, scheduled maintenance — EVERYTHING. Mileage 182000 km. Even the notorious levers have not yet changed. Yes, I may be an Audi fan, but the car is wonderful and you can’t take that away from it. Someone will say that there is cooler, better, more sophisticated (although I have almost all the options), newer in the end, I agree, but if I really love my Audi, it is the best for me and answers the same, I’m going to change it too only Audi.

Strengths:

Sufficient reliability
Ergonomics
Appearance

Weak sides:

Cramped in the back seats

Review Audi A4 3.0 5V Quattro (Audi A4) 2003

Good day!

So, I own a car audi a4, 3 liters, quattro. automatic transmission. Before that, he owned VW Golf 3 1.8, Skoda Octavia 1.8 T, VW Bora 1.6, audi a4 8e 1.8 t.

Strengths:

Noise isolation
thermal insulation
Handling (sport suspension)
Four-wheel drive
Acceptable Reliability
Engine
Ergonomics
Appearance

Weak sides:

Thoughtful automatic transmission

Review Audi A4 1.9 TDI (Audi A4) 2002

For the last 12 years I have been driving only diesels. Because there is an opportunity to take diesel fuel cheaper than lemonade. My first diesel was a 1985 Mercedes 190. An exceptionally reliable car, only positive impressions remained. If not for the corrosion of the body, it would be possible to ride so far. After him was the Audi 100 avant, 2.5 TDI 1992 onwards, which was successfully sold on December 25, 2007. The friend who bought it is happy so far.

The search for the next car coincided with the celebrations of the New Year. Options for acquiring a Mercedes E-class, BMW 5 series, Audi A6 diesel with mechanics were considered. Because in small towns there is no point in the machine, and the mechanics are much more reliable. Until January 3, I managed to see a few copies, but almost all of them were killed. I watched it myself, because I work in a car service, and I have some experience. Quite by chance I looked at the advertisements for the Audi A4, although I did not expect the purchase of the A4. But New Year's week without "wheels" prompted the fastest purchase of a car.

Strengths:

economy

Reliability
Comfort
12 year body warranty against corrosion
High residual value

Weak sides:

Suspension Sportline (well, who cares)

Too short seat cushion (if your height is over 180)

Inside, everything is done qualitatively and soundly. Although the combined seat upholstery did not like. And the Russified display can only be obtained by order as an option. In Mercedes, they clearly saved money on the salon in the last body. But I would not say that the A-4 is radically better. Far from it. And in terms of comfort and driving performance, I concluded that Mercedes is clearly better. When driving the new A-4, the work of a diesel engine is quite clearly audible. Especially under hard acceleration. The pickup of the engine is good, takes from the bottom, accelerates well.

The steering wheel seemed a little empty. The manager says that it gets heavier at speed, but there was nowhere to test it. The suspension is balanced, but overly stiff. On bumps and bumps, it shakes noticeably. The machine is controlled easily, the machine works adequately, the instruments are read normally. In general, the car is good. But still, objectively and impartially evaluating these 2 brands, I would give preference to Mercedes. The price of cars is comparable in these trim levels (about 1.5 million rubles). And he refused to buy a new A-4, despite all the efforts of the manager.

AUDI A4 1.8 2003 was designed for a loved one. Bought in 2007 in the summer, leaving for almost a year, so there is something to tell. I just fell in love with this car, which consisted of some advantages, a lot has already been written about this, so I will not repeat myself. Naezdil for about 20000km., The car went every day in winter and summer. Whatever they say, but the design is just cool, even the new model loses.

Driving performance is excellent, AUDI is not just a car, you enjoy the drive itself, and on weekends you went to AUDIUKhe just to ride for pleasure. ESP, ABS, brakes, KLIMA, music, interior soundproofing, instruments - everything is superbly thought out, beautiful, modern, which is worth the instrument lighting is just class. On the road, the higher the speed, the better, the car is rooted to the spot.

I drove it around Ukraine and just got there when they disbanded the AIM, the Kyiv-Odessa highway is just class, so I drove all the way at a speed of 170-180 km / h, the car behaved just great, the Germans know a lot about it. There is not much space in the back, but it is enough for people up to 190cm. growth. The motor is very economical, even in the urban cycle.

Strengths:

For a year, there was nothing serious with the car at all, and this despite the fact that she is already 5 years old
Of course, the assignment to the premium segment of the middle class allows most of the participants traffic take this fact into account. Although we will be objective, this is only the youngest model in the Audi family.
In general, the quality of the interior, the quality of the assembly, the quality of the elastic, but not rigid chassis - all this creates a feeling of some kind of security. As if you are in an expensive and well-tailored suit

Weak sides:

However, there are also some downsides. And he alone — clearance. Ground clearance does not allow you to feel confident outside the rolled asphalt in the city center. On the outskirts, outside the city outside the track, you are already trying to be very careful and, like that deer on the Volga, you are trying to look ahead of the hood onto the roadway with your eyes. Can't say annoying

B6 is a powerful and interesting car. According to many experts, this car is a real reduced copy of another version, which is known as the "Audi A6 C5". Outwardly, of course, there are similarities, and technically they can be seen, however, there are plenty of differences. Well, this is what we should talk about.

About the body

So, the first thing I would like to tell you about the body of the Audi A4 B6. It is entirely galvanized, which is quite practical. If there are no accidents, then the problems with corrosion can be forgotten forever. The only problem that may arise is the plastic panels - the manufacturers decided to sheathe the bottom of the car with them. This was also done to improve corrosion resistance and sound insulation levels.

By the way, if a person decides to purchase an Audi A4 B6, then he will often have to clean the drain located under the battery. Otherwise, due to moisture, the vacuum brake booster can easily fail. And, of course, every few years you should clean the front wiper mechanism, as well as lubricate it. It’s just that they often turn sour, which is why they begin to cope poorly with their function.

About salon

Speaking about the Audi A4 B6, it is impossible not to note the interior design of this car. Everything inside is beautifully done. This car is truly a premium car. Comfort, coziness and quality - these are the three words that can describe her salon. The developers used only high quality materials. In addition to being durable and strong, they also look very beautiful and expensive. The collection is just great. In the cabin of this "Audi" reigns true German order. All devices are in the places where they should be. Plus, everything is done in the right, comfortable size. A comfortable fit can be found easily, and after some time after driving (maximum an hour), the driver begins to feel as if he has owned this car for several years.

Electronics

Another topic worth mentioning is the Audi A4 B6 quattro. And this is its electronic and technical equipment. Well, in this vehicle there is almost everything you could possibly need. This is a fully electric car. Plus, there is an alarm, ESP with ABS, traction control, climate control, heated front seats and six airbags.

By the way, the car “grew” a little - by 7 centimeters in length and 13 millimeters in height. The average trunk, the volume of which is 445 liters, of course, will not help in moving to a new place, but still a few bags will fit in it easily. And in this car, the rear seat folds out. In general, being inside this "Audi" is a real pleasure. And both the driver and the passenger.

Engines and their variety

There is one point that is much more important than the exterior or appearance of the Audi A4 B6. Engine performance is what it's all about. The most popular in Russia are gasoline, 1.8 liters. They exist in three versions - for 190 hp. (the most powerful), as well as 163 and 150 “horses”. Also in demand is a two-liter, 131 hp. And, of course, diesel. It is the weakest, the power of the 1.9-liter engine is 110 hp.

So, special attention I would like to touch on the most popular. And this is 150 hp AVG 1.8T. This engine is with a turbine, due to which another 25 “horses” are given. Such a motor, despite the fact that it is not included in the list of the most powerful, can last a long time. The main thing is to follow the rules of operation turbocharged engine. It is very important to change the oil in time (and use high-quality oil), clean or replace the oil pipe in time, and also turn off the engine not immediately, but after a minute or two after stopping. Another option is to install a turbo timer. The worries are small, but the “life” of the engine can be extended for a long time.

About shifting gears

Of course, the most popular Audi cars are those with either five or six-speed manuals. It does not give its owner absolutely no problems. But on the other hand, large costs can be spent on the clutch - in the event that a person takes a car from someone else. You must first inquire about whether the previous owner liked to slip or start quickly. If so, then probably the dual-mass flywheel could no longer withstand this. A replacement can cost $500. And that's without the cost of the clutch. So you should not buy a car that makes some strange sounds when switching. Otherwise, it may really need to be replaced.

Audi A4 B6 is also available in a variation with an automatic gearbox. But they are considered less reliable, because after a while, delays or jolts may begin when switching. Of course, more than one year will pass, but if a person decides to buy a car from his hands, then it is better to make your choice in favor of mechanics.

About the running gear

The suspension of the Audi A4 B6 1.8 t has become much more reliable, unlike its predecessor. So, for example, if the model B5 had a gold pendant, then in this case it is silver. $600 is the price of a complete front suspension kit. And it will be enough for a decent mileage - at least 70,000 kilometers. It is possible not to purchase the entire set, but simply change the levers (again, in case a person buys an already driven car). Well, the new car is doing great with this suspension. Only after a few hundred kilometers, the silent blocks will probably have to be replaced. And that goes for the rear suspension.

Generally, driving performance such "Audi" magnificent. Management, dynamics, the level of comfort while driving - just gorgeous. And the all-wheel drive system is extremely reliable and does not cause problems. You don't even want to get up from behind the wheel of such a car.

About the braking system

The "Audi" of this model is not bad brake system. What can be said about her? Basic, hydraulic, dual-circuit, has double reinforcement and diagonal separation. Excellent anti-lock brake system endowed with electronic separation braking forces. Plus to everything - vacuum booster. We can say about the brake mechanisms that they are ordinary - disc. The only caveat is that they are ventilated on the front wheels, which has a positive effect on the softness of braking.

It should also be noted that this car has simply amazing aerodynamics, which was achieved through the use of lightweight materials. Due to this, in fact, fuel consumption has also decreased. And due to the use of high-strength steel, as well as other additional elements whose function is protection, it was possible to provide an even higher level of safety than before. And, admittedly, the developers have worked hard to create large deformation zones, which is also a plus.

Outcome

Finally, I would like to say that the Audi A4 B6 receives mostly positive reviews. This is the optimal city car that behaves well on the road, does not require a lot of gasoline, and looks stylish, presentable - to say nothing of the comfort inside. Perhaps he can safely compete with some modern foreign cars. Of the main advantages - comfortable movement, high-quality, expensive finishing materials and, of course, excellent assembly of a galvanized body. Yes, the motors are good. Of the minuses, the owners note a slightly weak suspension (if we talk about our roads) and high prices for original spare parts. For the rest - everything is fine. No wonder this car is popular today, even despite the fact that other models already exist.

The second generation Audi A4 debuted in 2000, and the serial production of the model began in 2001. The "Four" shared a platform with the Volkswagen Passat B5. In total, more than a million copies of the Audi A4 B6 were produced in the world. Even despite the relatively respectable age, there are no serious problems.

Audi A4 (B6, 8E) (2000 - 2004)

Engines

Audi A4 B6 was offered with a large number of engines with a displacement of 1.6 liters (100 hp) to 3 liters (220 hp) "charged" S-version. Three units are most widely used: petrol 2.0 l ALT (130 hp), petrol turbocharged 1.8 l (150 hp - avj, 163 hp - bfb, 170 hp - amb (USA) and 190 hp - bex) and diesel 1.9 TDI (100 and 130 hp).

The 2-liter ALT is famous for its exorbitant oil appetite, which comes after 100 thousand km. Only one thing calms - the increased oil consumption, as a rule, no longer grows and averages 2-3 liters per 10 thousand km.

With a run of more than 200 - 250 thousand km, pixels on the display often begin to “float” on-board computer. A new display costs about 2.5 - 4 thousand rubles, for its installation you will need to pay another 1.5 - 2 thousand rubles. Over time, with a run of more than 200 thousand km, the dashboard buzzer also stops. The reason is the failure of the speaker.

On-board computer display. Photo: audi-a4-club.ru

Comfort

The constant rotation (continuous) air conditioning compressor is in dire need of internal lubrication. It does not tolerate a small amount, and even more so the absence of freon and oil in the system. If a leak is detected, it is necessary to immediately find the cause and eliminate it, avoiding the operation of the car. The compressor itself is not repairable, and the need to replace it arises with a run of more than 160 - 220 thousand km. A new compressor costs about 18-25 thousand rubles, and the work to replace it is 7-8 thousand rubles.

On diesel-powered Audi A4s, the damper pulley may be damaged due to increased vibration. A new pulley will cost 6-7 thousand rubles. Over time, it will be necessary to replace or flush the heater core. The need for this will come when, in cold weather, with a fully warmed-up engine, warm air will no longer be supplied to the passenger compartment.

Electrician

Due to a wire break in the protective corrugation of the electrical wiring between the door and the body, the rear door electrics stop working, and the backlight is constantly on in the cabin. For a similar reason (a break in the corrugation), the trunk electric lock stops working. In addition, the license plate light may go out. With good wiring, the cause is a malfunction of the electric motor of the lock. A new one costs about 700 - 800 rubles.

Broken wire in the corrugation. Photo: audi-a4-club.ru

The standard security system may stop accepting car keys due to oxidation of contacts on the comfort unit or failure of the unit's processor.

Conclusion

Audi A4 B6 - the last of the Mohicans. This is a car that was created to serve its owners for decades. Despite a decent age, there are almost no serious problems. Engines serve faithfully, and the body steadfastly holds "salt baths". Against this background, the Multitronic variator, suspension and air conditioning compressor look a little weaker.