Audi A4 B7 Vs B8 Reliability
The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
Audi a4 b7 vs b8 reliability. By charlie gaston march 23 2016 this article applies to the audi a4 b7 2004 2008. Do you guys have any feedback info on both i e features differences etc. 4dr sedan 255 horsepower 3 1l v6 6 speed manual awd. This car is bullet proof.
A4 b8 platform discussion b7 vs b8 could use some help i ve got a friend who is looking into buying an a4. Well that s what i m searching for anyway. We re looking at 08 s and 09 s. So far perfect full 2006 audi a4 review.
The b8 audi a4 is a beautifully engineered compact executive vehicle with an impressive track record for delivering high performance top speed guaranteed longevity and increased fuel economy. I have a 2011 a4 and a 2014 a4. Audi s generally score average on reliability on major survey s but often get thrown in with its parent company vw since vw generally does worse in the surveys so you will definitely hear that they are unreliable. Full 2006 audi a4 review.
Check here for the most common problems on the b8 a4. The entire audi b7 a4 production line from audi s ingolstadt plant was dismantled and sent to volkswagen group s related seat factory in martorell spain. The average annual repair cost is 739 which means it has average ownership costs. When the successor b8 a4 range was introduced the b7 series a4 was restyled and rebadged as the seat exeo in 2008 with changes to the front and rear plus interior trim from the a4 cabriolet.
Before we jump into problems with the b8 s4 specifically let s discuss how the b8 5 compares to the b8 in terms of reliability. General information and recommended maintenance schedule. Driving enthusiasts are talking about the reliability of the audi a4 b7. The b7 a4 is the evolution of b6 b7 platform and most of the kinks are ironed out in the final years.
I m currently looking to get a 2007 2008 audi a4 with the s line trim package. My 2011 has intermittent misfires eats through a quart of oil every couple thousand miles and eats gas like. Car and driver didn t have much. The general consensus is that the b8 5 s4 s are significantly more reliable than the b8 s4 s.
Any help is appeciated. General info audi quattro reliability. Audi is actually going through a major lawsuit in the making as a result. 4dr sedan turbocharged 200hp 2 0l i4 6 speed shiftable.
Bad piston rings is the main problem its a very expensive fix if its not covered by the warranty. If you live in the us the b8 does not have a my08 it starts with 09s europe does start in my08 for common problems with the b8 especially the first years 09 10 they have had an oil consumption problem. This article applies to the b8 audi a4 2008 2015.