The 1999 Audi A4 Review - With Richard Hammond

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  • @shane409
    @shane409 7 ปีที่แล้ว +310

    i wish car companies would make new old cars so you could buy a brand new b5 from the factory

    • @shane409
      @shane409 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Charles Walliburton yeah i have an 01 a4 2.8 with quattro its amazing in the snow! Fun little car

    • @ilikecars4966
      @ilikecars4966 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I got the 1.9 tdi, only rwd tho

    • @ras4782
      @ras4782 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +shane flanagan im thinking about getting this 04 2.8l

    • @jutjub22
      @jutjub22 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was thinking about that too. I tried A4 b8.5 2.0TDI 120HP, and B5 is much more fun and feels better to drive. Only good side is noise isolation on newer one, all the rest is much better in the old b5 ;). A4 became so heavy and different.
      Now, A3 sedan might be good replacement, but it does not have "real" quattro like B5. I will try it.
      I have 1995. Audi A4 B5 Quattro 1.8T (basic 1bar tune), still going good, love it.

    • @utubeleplague
      @utubeleplague 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      If you meant by masking old cars new, same looks but new everything else plus more modern equipment, I FULLY agree. The 90's in particular have the most appealing cars to me at least.

  • @rarerides
    @rarerides 7 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I've owned over 25 vehicles- something special about my 2000 A4. My favorite car I've ever owned.

    • @DaytonCarCare
      @DaytonCarCare 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have had many Audi cars. 2000/03 TT, 98/02/02 A4, 99 A8, 2000 A8L, 01 S8 and now getting another 99 A4.

    • @secta7878
      @secta7878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DaytonCarCare sheesh let me have a car 😆 jokes aside

  • @eggbirdtherooster
    @eggbirdtherooster 8 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Such a timeless design..

    • @Briggie
      @Briggie 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      +eggbirdtherooster You could drive that today and people would have a hard time believing it is a 17 year old car.

    • @meimphisto
      @meimphisto 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      +Briggie mine is 20 year old and people still dont believe....They think its around 10 years old hahahah

    • @LegacyIvyTerascale
      @LegacyIvyTerascale 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      B6 and E46

    • @jutjub22
      @jutjub22 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Almost 22 years here, December 1995 :), paint and body of this car is amazing. No rust at all anywhere.I had Audi 80 before it, it was well done too. Not sure about b6/b7.

  • @SsgtHolland
    @SsgtHolland 6 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    If you could tell this young Hammond all the things he would be going to do in the following 20 years...He would say you're utterly insane.

  • @soundseeker63
    @soundseeker63 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This model has aged very well. You don't see many about now but when you do they are normally still quite smart looking with good paint, no rust and decent interiors. Perhaps not a sporty car, but definitely a quality car. I would have one, it's just a shame about the image problem Audi has nowadays. Back then they were both classy and relatively exclusive. A far cry from today!

  • @pirana6
    @pirana6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    3:14
    I was expecting a cut or transition, you were expecting a cut or transition, Richard was expecting a cut or transition.
    Editors said, 'Naw, we good'

    • @Ilias_Geo
      @Ilias_Geo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahahahaha bored editors not like top gear or the mew grand tour

  • @HardcoreSpirit
    @HardcoreSpirit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I still drive this beauty, same colour and everything 🤩 where my oldskool Audi boys at 😎

  • @elaxel1469
    @elaxel1469 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    In my opinion this was better built and overall quality than the later B6 generation

    • @rkan2
      @rkan2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For sure. The B6 follows a new architecture in making the body.. It feels much less tough. The suspension is very similar though with the addition of multilink in the rear across all models. (with B5, only the Quattro).

  • @jordanjoestar8839
    @jordanjoestar8839 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    To this very day (2019)
    "Wow that's a nice Audi what year is it? 2008? 2012?"
    Try 98 pal. Thanks!

    • @televisionandcheese
      @televisionandcheese 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The same with the 1994 Audi a4!!
      They have a look , see inside , see how it drives , and they think this must be 2005-2010!
      The design, build, performance, quality, value of the car is truly timeless

    • @Noooo23523
      @Noooo23523 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Audi from 2001 is expensive vw

  • @interpolagent9
    @interpolagent9 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My old Ford Escape was literally falling apart.
    I got 6 good years out of my 2005 with 427K on it.
    I ended up buying a 1999 Audi A4 because it was close to me, it was cheap and it is.a Quattro. I live in Canada, so I wanted AWD.
    The bonuses are that it's a 5 speed manual and it has every option that I'd want...or didn't know I'd want. The Bose stereo system sounds great, steering is very responsive, it shifts great, handles great. Fold down back seats. It's like an SUV but in a sedan.
    My only complaint is that it's difficult to get in to or out of. She lays low to the ground.
    Overall, no complaints, and the V6 has plenty of pep. She's a bit of a sleeper, in my opinion, and it's my first European built car.

  • @ruzzelladrian907
    @ruzzelladrian907 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Driving a silver car on a rainy day. I like that.

  • @joshuaparker8220
    @joshuaparker8220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just bought mine.. Loving it

  • @nicholase.9195
    @nicholase.9195 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I believe this young man has a future!

  • @theboogeyman5736
    @theboogeyman5736 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thinking of buying this as my first car

  • @chickmagnet3149
    @chickmagnet3149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My best friend has it for over than 20 years great car I really like it

  • @kris07able
    @kris07able 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I had once such audi 1.9 tdi, I can safely state that I'd have the best car

  • @liveleaktv9654
    @liveleaktv9654 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:06 exact same car driving past haha

  • @totalsnowjunky
    @totalsnowjunky 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" in German. That was the highlight of this whole video lmao 😂

    • @lucasmuller6107
      @lucasmuller6107 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kevin Palmer he says Vorsprung durch Technik what means lead by technology

  • @MyAkikan
    @MyAkikan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i search one of them in a very good quality i hope i can find one of them soon i really love this car !!!

  • @thomasleerriem6872
    @thomasleerriem6872 8 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    1:48 driving on the wrong side of the road ^^

  • @xThisIsMelina
    @xThisIsMelina 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Where did he put the umbrella? 😃

  • @DaytonCarCare
    @DaytonCarCare 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still a great timeless design. I think the 1.8T is the best and easiest to work on. Also many aftermarket performance parts you can get to give you all the HP you need.

  • @josejosejose9459
    @josejosejose9459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really nice Audi from segment D but I prefer his brothers the Passat B5 and Toledo 1M

  • @mitchd1963
    @mitchd1963 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    bought a 99 1.8t avant love it only down side if you get the fwd when you try n pull away quickly at lights or exploit a gap it spins the wheels when the turbo wakes up

    • @Bramkarz41
      @Bramkarz41 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've bought exactly same version 3 months ago and yeah ... i've got identical thoughts about this car as you. it's great, well made and supergliny cheep for maintenance for a 18 y.o car.

    • @hardcorehardo
      @hardcorehardo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      you can say you done it on purpose to impress ladies

  • @b5Bart
    @b5Bart 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    STILLLL doing b5 things in 2023! Have a 1.8t manual avant, i have a 1.8t sedan and a 4.2 v8 swapped b5 sedan 🤟🤟🤟🤟

  • @iangillon6981
    @iangillon6981 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Had mine, over 17 Years,. :) 84K On the clock. Dad thanks mate..:)

  • @karimsadouni1705
    @karimsadouni1705 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you. Mr. Richard good job

  • @Scouter98
    @Scouter98 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I quite like the B5 but I can't find a face-lift model with quattro and a 1.8T or 2.8. Most of them are poverty spec without leather, cruise control, DIN, bose audio and so on. The few cars that have all of the desirable options are holding their value very well.

    • @brandonspencer309
      @brandonspencer309 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What do you consider “holding there value”?
      I have a 01 A4q 2.8l silver/black leather FULLY loaded 160k miles interior is mint still have the emergence kit in the back arm rest and the all weather (vinyl) pass-though bag looks like I was the first one to open it when I was checking it out!.. A few small dings/scratches on the paint but super nice. One owner tell 2017 then he gave it to his sister and that’s when the ding’s/scratches came from I believe..
      I only had it a cold months but really like it.. I got a it for a decent price but hard to know what they are worth..

    • @brandonspencer309
      @brandonspencer309 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joe Barbaro What do you consider “holding there value”?
      I have a 01 A4q 2.8l silver/black leather FULLY loaded 160k miles interior is mint still have the emergence kit in the back arm rest and the all weather (vinyl) pass-though bag looks like I was the first one to open it when I was checking it out!.. A few small dings/scratches on the paint but super nice. One owner tell 2017 then he gave it to his sister and that’s when the ding’s/scratches came from I believe..
      I only had it a cold months but really like it.. I got a it for a decent price but hard to know what they are worth..

  • @khaledkhelewy6671
    @khaledkhelewy6671 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    would like to have an input from you guys. found a 2001 A4 1.8t quattro with 153k miles.
    the passenger side air bag light is on, windows in the rear does't work, and remote does not work. this is the issues. he wants 1800$ since the car been on the market for too long.
    should i go for it ?

    • @Reedstick
      @Reedstick 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I just bought a 1999 quattro two weeks ago with 231k miles. The only issue it had (after I bought it) was the transfer case axle bolts broke off. Other than that, everything was good. Ask if the owner how much has been replaced; spark plugs, radiator, fuel pump, water pump, shocks, even the motor. The remote isn't an issue if you don't care, if you do then skip out on the car (mine doesn't work either). I'd talk him down to 15 or 1600, but the mileage isn't bad for that old of a car so if he doesn't budge, it's understandable. Just show him that you've got 1500 and you're ready to take it then and there.
      Long story short, go for it. Just be prepared for German car maintenance stuff.

    • @yanuchiuchiha2210
      @yanuchiuchiha2210 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      GO FOR IT.... IT'S A BARGAIN AND A HAlF!

  • @ITS_CORONATYME
    @ITS_CORONATYME 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    out of the 98-01 models for the 1.8t ..witch year would be the best pick ?

    • @seimolddickhead5552
      @seimolddickhead5552 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      does not matter lol. buy the better looking one

    • @filiphcarlen
      @filiphcarlen 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      00-01 , look for rust under and on the fenders. The universal joints both front and back is also a weak point, make sure no noises come from there. Make sure it has been served properly and it will run forever!

    • @donaldschermerhorn8337
      @donaldschermerhorn8337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      1999 Millennial car. Start of a New Era

    • @donaldschermerhorn8337
      @donaldschermerhorn8337 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      1999 Millennial car. Start of a New Era

  • @reubensingh1430
    @reubensingh1430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice car

  • @leenevin8451
    @leenevin8451 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the b6 a4 S line had crazy hard suspension but my b5.5 passat is so soft

  • @ranuldesilva4813
    @ranuldesilva4813 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why cant they remake these cars?

  • @play50gamer11
    @play50gamer11 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2:05 is price 70 000 or
    17 000 ?

    • @Vytautas51000
      @Vytautas51000 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +play50 gamer 17500 £

    • @bestduckyrblx2944
      @bestduckyrblx2944 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      use some bloody logic, of course it's 17,000. how on Earth an A4 would cost that much? 70.000 is more like A7 category.

    • @Viktorkolev7481
      @Viktorkolev7481 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +play50 gamer 17.5

  • @simonbar7665
    @simonbar7665 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big like

  • @mmmadog
    @mmmadog 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny how far forward Hammond had the seat when he first got in.

  • @filamanflashy-versacecliqu5028
    @filamanflashy-versacecliqu5028 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Audi A5 and S4 are the best Audi cars besides the R8.

  • @hassankhan384
    @hassankhan384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great cars just simple looking and good high quality made cars, now days audi is just making boring and ugly looking cars with stuck on screens and ugly designs with big grills that look like they are going to eat you alive, just disgusting now days, wish they make these cars again.

  • @j600esh
    @j600esh 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    ***** : Do you have a video on the Volvo S40/V40 T4?

  • @RicardiosGameChannel
    @RicardiosGameChannel 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I own one and i'm thinking of change it for a B6.

    • @skylinesenpai5554
      @skylinesenpai5554 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      but dont get for the earlier 2000-2003 models especially with the 2.0l they not crafted very well get an early 2004 with the 1.8T or 3.0 V6

    • @Jonmarcin
      @Jonmarcin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've had a B6 1.8T and got rid of it for my current B5 1.8T, best decision!

  • @leenevin8451
    @leenevin8451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    posh hammond

  • @n--r--s--7___9___6
    @n--r--s--7___9___6 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏

  • @klodgta2003
    @klodgta2003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not too fast car such BMW. So suitable to english hamsters.

  • @karimsadouni1705
    @karimsadouni1705 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1999 I was working in car wash one day. a customer. come to shop. he was. very happy..he. said. to me. ( O my god) I am so happy.I feel. good. this car. is. amazing. audi. 99. I wash. for. him. he. give. me. $ 25. Canadain

  • @unconvincingrebel
    @unconvincingrebel 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I really hate silver cars

    • @joer736
      @joer736 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Kcuf elgoog WHYYY THE BEST!

    • @juliusllanera7751
      @juliusllanera7751 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      How mutch price right. Now

  • @b5Bart
    @b5Bart 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh and btw prefacelift>facelift 😴😴😴😴

  • @jagenigma
    @jagenigma 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hammond is so short

    • @Autowill
      @Autowill 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +jagenigma He is an excellent driver though.

    • @megentix2951
      @megentix2951 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Autowill 1:45

    • @geoffbell166
      @geoffbell166 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hes fkg rich!