@Dillon Ventola i got one in Cali selling for 5k if your interested. It runs perfect, specs : 6 speed manual with the upgraded ko4 turbos. It has the Alcântara interior too
I recently acquired a Seat Toledo 20VT (180ps) I think they share the same engine, code name is AUQ. Lovely ride it's well mantained but needs a paint job. Google for the model I bet you will like it. The k03s turbo is a bit outdated I plan to swap for a K04-64 once it dies lol.
@Dillon Ventola its abit different it has a 2.8 n/a v6 makes 195hp. I got one earlier this year at 113k with the Quattro 5 speed manual and it’s great.
@Dillon Ventola can’t beat the responsiveness of a v6 n/a! I’m looking at putting a few hundred k on mine so not looking to risk anything like that. But if you plan to then yeah you’re right spend 1000 on a 1.8t and tune it or buy a 4500$ super charger for the v6 and then look for a tuner for that.
I Still have my 1996 1.8T quattro b5, Tuned to shit, never gone wrong with 300.000 kms. Love it, and recently bought s4 and rs4 kits and restored the exterior. I will never sell it.
@@ericmitchell3922 I do think yes for what I hear , but I only owned the 1.8t platform, the 1.8t with engine code Aeb is bullet proof for up to 300bhp.
@@ericmitchell3922 if well maintained yes, but I would try to find one with fewer miles, only if I knew the previous owner or with extensive history. The only problem with this cars is the people who own them, sometimes they don't do the proper maintenance
@@EuropeanDigitalCoinEDC Right, I've been talking to the dealer and he has said he has no collection of maintenance/service records since the car was a trade in. It doesn't look the best of shape in regard to the paint but aside from that it looks decent. I have yet to check out the vehicle in person
I recently bought a1999 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro. I wasn't looking for an Audi but it checked all the boxes. It handles like a dream, and it has a bit of punch if required. I love it. The 5 speed manual sold me.
My younger son, who originally found the 1996 A4, is now solidly a BMW guy, with 1991 and 2004 3-series sedans and a late model 2-series two-door commuter. My elder son is still in the VW/Audi fold, with his 2002 A4 and his wife's Tiguan, which our grandsons really like. When our boys were younger, there was a time we were a four B5/B6 family: my 1996 A4 Quattro, younger son's 2000 S4 (not recommended -- absolute money pit), my wife's 2001 Passat wagon, and our elder son's 2002 A4 Quattro.
Is it reliable John E? I'm looking for an older drivers car that won't cost much to buy or fix. The Audi B5 is highly likeable in the enthusiast community. Also awd is nice for NJ weather. Although I get by in my rwd car alright.
@@domvitorocco I have the old 12-valve V6 with the 5-speed pre-Tiptronic automatic. I have had minor problems with decaying vacuum lines, power window regulators (flimsy plastic clips), headlight switch, ignition switch, and climate control module (cold solder joints), none of which were terribly difficult or time-consuming DIY repairs. If you don't mind doing your own maintenance and light repairs, it is a pretty solid and economical car to own and drive.
@@johne6081 Thank you for replying! I can do some diy stuff myself. I once owned a volvo and within 2 years, I lost $7000 to maintenance alone, no mods. Sold for the price at bought it at $6500, bought a Genesis Coupe for the same $6500, and have put in $4k in 2 years with mixed maintenance and mods. Needs another $2500-3000 for clutch replacement and for some other things too. I have like no savings left! So I'm thinking of making the decision to sell my car, keep the money in my savings and buy a cheap car or make monthly payments.
You do?! That's awesome! I live in northern NJ and drive around the tri state area time to time. I myself would be looking for a manual B5! But I have heard that the B5 is prone to some electronic failures here and there and that parts could be expensive depending on were you live. I absolutely enjoy my current car (2010 Genesis Coupe), but I've been dumping at least a whole car's worth of mods and money into my last 2 cars. The atm now prints me coupons for ramen noodles, my wallet put a financially belt, and to top it all off it's the holiday season! Haha! Need to stop dropping a ton of cash on cars. So I want to find something cheap, fun to drive, and cheap to fix. Cheap cheap cheap. What about you? Why do you want a B5?
One thing that is striking that they really are quality cars . Instantly recognisable. I cant tell tell apart modern cars , let alone year and model. older cars you could tell apart at night just by the lights in your rear view mirror.
I always missed top gear as a kid as I still believe to this day it was never about cars it was always about golfing trousers and who has the best skirt. It's the one program the cars are compared to anything but cars and this is why it sold it for me
Part of me wants to buy a b5 S4 as a fun second car to compliment my reliable full size luxury Lexus LS430 UL. But they seem to be getting harder to find whereas the b6 S4 is easy to find and quite reasonably priced. Even though it would be a fun second car, I'm still a bit worried about reliability.
@@mattessmotorsport9344 I am glad they beefed it up, because the 6-speed MT was a weak spot of the B5 S4. My biggest gripe with any performance car is that most have been abused by previous owners.
Post some videos about it dude. Even just a few pulls with a description including your set up. You sometimes end up helping people out when you do so.
![[SPY CAM] Alex MIREA / Audi A4 B5 1.8 Turbo quattro / Trofeul Rasnov 2017](/img/n.gif)
Crazy that the A4 B5 is still the best A4 Ever Build
K Moni I can think of absolutely loads - basically every Japanese manufacturer
@@moniack it doesnt looks good. It looks terrible. Built by the Ancients.
B6 Avant?
@@HRAutoUnion sedan..
@@DreadfullMind i got b6 1.8T Quattro but i think avant is better tho
"So which is better, the BMW, or the Audi? Well I have to say, all things considered the-"
*video ends*
The most vital piece of information forever lost in time
Audi he said
The ad that followed was loud as fuck too lol
😂😂😂 What a bummer
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I can watch Jeremy talk cars for hours on end and not get bored. Love this guy!
Especially the 90s top gear with him🔥
He’s like the David Attenborough of the car world.
Today i actually bought this as my first car, very cool
I bought it as my first car 5 years ago loved it now I'm thinking about getting another car but don't wanna get rid of the a4 lol
This is my first car, the 1.8t 150hp fwd
@Ness127 @Tomasaki was it worth? I'm also looking at it as a 1st car for me as well, what do you think about it?
@Dillon Ventola i got one in Cali selling for 5k if your interested. It runs perfect, specs : 6 speed manual with the upgraded ko4 turbos. It has the Alcântara interior too
Same! Got mine earlier his year. 2.8l v6 Quattro 5 speed manual
Wonder what the designer dreamed of before designing this car. The best A4 ever made. My favorite is the A4 B5 1.8 Turbo Quattro (180ps)
I recently acquired a Seat Toledo 20VT (180ps) I think they share the same engine, code name is AUQ. Lovely ride it's well mantained but needs a paint job. Google for the model I bet you will like it. The k03s turbo is a bit outdated I plan to swap for a K04-64 once it dies lol.
@Dillon Ventola its abit different it has a 2.8 n/a v6 makes 195hp. I got one earlier this year at 113k with the Quattro 5 speed manual and it’s great.
@Dillon Ventola how though in a practical sense? I love turbos but they can be a pain on a daily. Plus I like the instant torque of the n/a
@Dillon Ventola can’t beat the responsiveness of a v6 n/a! I’m looking at putting a few hundred k on mine so not looking to risk anything like that. But if you plan to then yeah you’re right spend 1000 on a 1.8t and tune it or buy a 4500$ super charger for the v6 and then look for a tuner for that.
@Dillon Ventola agreed.
Mines a 2.8 30v Quattro with a 5 speed. Had it 2 years and still like it like the day I bought it.
That's a nice spec 👍
How is the fuel consumption
@@marlonbaird6070yes mine does consume haha
I Still have my 1996 1.8T quattro b5, Tuned to shit, never gone wrong with 300.000 kms. Love it, and recently bought s4 and rs4 kits and restored the exterior. I will never sell it.
Seems relieble, would you say the same for a 2000 2.8 quattro? I'm thinking of possibly getting one
@@ericmitchell3922 I do think yes for what I hear , but I only owned the 1.8t platform, the 1.8t with engine code Aeb is bullet proof for up to 300bhp.
@@@EuropeanDigitalCoinEDC The one I'm looking at has 150k miles on it though, are they any good used?
@@ericmitchell3922 if well maintained yes, but I would try to find one with fewer miles, only if I knew the previous owner or with extensive history. The only problem with this cars is the people who own them, sometimes they don't do the proper maintenance
@@EuropeanDigitalCoinEDC Right, I've been talking to the dealer and he has said he has no collection of maintenance/service records since the car was a trade in. It doesn't look the best of shape in regard to the paint but aside from that it looks decent. I have yet to check out the vehicle in person
Got a S4 B5 for years, with the 2.7TT V6, this car always surprise me. It was ahead of time.
I recently bought a1999 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro.
I wasn't looking for an Audi but it checked all the boxes.
It handles like a dream, and it has a bit of punch if required.
I love it. The 5 speed manual sold me.
I guess we will never know which is better, the BMW or the Audi :(
My younger son, who originally found the 1996 A4, is now solidly a BMW guy, with 1991 and 2004 3-series sedans and a late model 2-series two-door commuter. My elder son is still in the VW/Audi fold, with his 2002 A4 and his wife's Tiguan, which our grandsons really like. When our boys were younger, there was a time we were a four B5/B6 family: my 1996 A4 Quattro, younger son's 2000 S4 (not recommended -- absolute money pit), my wife's 2001 Passat wagon, and our elder son's 2002 A4 Quattro.
The B7 will always be my favourite A4 design ever but oh, that sweet 1.8T 20V...
Yes, Design.
The real quality is the B5.
But the B5 is old.
I had a yellow V6 one in college...
Man, the heads turned everywhere I drove that thing
I am hanging onto my 1996 A4, 2.8Q, as long as I can.
Is it reliable John E? I'm looking for an older drivers car that won't cost much to buy or fix. The Audi B5 is highly likeable in the enthusiast community. Also awd is nice for NJ weather. Although I get by in my rwd car alright.
@@domvitorocco I have the old 12-valve V6 with the 5-speed pre-Tiptronic automatic. I have had minor problems with decaying vacuum lines, power window regulators (flimsy plastic clips), headlight switch, ignition switch, and climate control module (cold solder joints), none of which were terribly difficult or time-consuming DIY repairs. If you don't mind doing your own maintenance and light repairs, it is a pretty solid and economical car to own and drive.
@@johne6081 Thank you for replying! I can do some diy stuff myself. I once owned a volvo and within 2 years, I lost $7000 to maintenance alone, no mods. Sold for the price at bought it at $6500, bought a Genesis Coupe for the same $6500, and have put in $4k in 2 years with mixed maintenance and mods. Needs another $2500-3000 for clutch replacement and for some other things too. I have like no savings left! So I'm thinking of making the decision to sell my car, keep the money in my savings and buy a cheap car or make monthly payments.
@@domvitorocco I live in NJ and have been considering an auto B5 A4 for a daily driver/commuter car.
You do?! That's awesome! I live in northern NJ and drive around the tri state area time to time. I myself would be looking for a manual B5! But I have heard that the B5 is prone to some electronic failures here and there and that parts could be expensive depending on were you live. I absolutely enjoy my current car (2010 Genesis Coupe), but I've been dumping at least a whole car's worth of mods and money into my last 2 cars. The atm now prints me coupons for ramen noodles, my wallet put a financially belt, and to top it all off it's the holiday season! Haha! Need to stop dropping a ton of cash on cars. So I want to find something cheap, fun to drive, and cheap to fix. Cheap cheap cheap. What about you? Why do you want a B5?
I own the exact Audi in the video and I needed that satisfaction
The B4 still looks the best. So much more class than everything that was before and came after it.
B6? Anybody? Lmfao... just as clean and classic but also a modern look from a 2001 car.
I like my B8 A5 S-Line, to my eye a massive improvement over the outgoing B7 model
too roundy@@MrUnknownian
@@rallipete yeah its all preference i like that it only has one sharp line on the body the rest is smooth then the doorblades i personally enjoy those
Have a A4 B5 Avant 2000, 209,000 minles on it, pulls like a train, never have any other car.
zaftra yes man! Which engine? TDI? 😬
TT Automotive my 02 1.8t has 204k miles.
@@blechgefaehrten AJM PD 1.9 TDI engine.
Still looks pretty modern!
300,000 kms on my 97 1.8 A4 and it still works like a charm, best one ever made
Even to this day now?
@@nathanielhemphill7335 yep
I’ll be hanging on to my b5 s4 it’s part of the family
I wish you well and hope your S4 isn't the money pit my son's turned out to be.
Miss my b5 avant 1.8t
Same. I had the pelican blue. Going to look at a red one today
I just bought mine yesterday and I love it. 180hp but already prepered with upgraded intercooler and stronger turbo for 220+hp tune..
@@38bmxboy i end up getting a red one like in the video for $250. 190k miles. Pretty sure it needs a fuel pump but i need to check the relay first
I missed a 99 avant for $1300 at auction but it had 220k anyway. I can find one online and actually talk to the owner for that price
One thing that is striking that they really are quality cars . Instantly recognisable. I cant tell tell apart modern cars , let alone year and model. older cars you could tell apart at night just by the lights in your rear view mirror.
I have a 2000 1.8T, Quattro 5 speed and it’s broken all the time but I love the hell out of it lol 😆
What did break, the gear box?
I always missed top gear as a kid as I still believe to this day it was never about cars it was always about golfing trousers and who has the best skirt. It's the one program the cars are compared to anything but cars and this is why it sold it for me
My 99 b5 a4 avant 1.8t 5 speed quattro just hit 234,567 miles! no problem!
I own audi a4 v6 2.8L quattro and im loving it everyday
Goodness, I have 5 B5s. 2000 S4 my first one, then 2.8, Quattro's, Manuals, 1 Auto, 1.8T Avants, Sedans etc lol.
Part of me wants to buy a b5 S4 as a fun second car to compliment my reliable full size luxury Lexus LS430 UL.
But they seem to be getting harder to find whereas the b6 S4 is easy to find and quite reasonably priced. Even though it would be a fun second car, I'm still a bit worried about reliability.
Where do you live? I've got the exact Audi in this video wanna buy it lol.
The B6 S4 Manual is monstrous.
@@mattessmotorsport9344 I am glad they beefed it up, because the 6-speed MT was a weak spot of the B5 S4.
My biggest gripe with any performance car is that most have been abused by previous owners.
B6 S4 is a money pit...timing chain issues and more..
Just bought one of these audis and I wanted to know what JC has to say about it
I remember these cars from TOCA2 game and touring car racing. Love to buy a silver one one day
No way i just got 2014 outro blasting a cliff hanger on a video of 1999-2000
series and episode please ?
B6 fan here, but the B5 is special.
This and s4 b5 with 2.7l v6 it was a masterpiece and nowadays Audi is looking only in electric vehicles 😢 i miss these old days
Greetings Geremy from South Africa. Try the A4 B5 with the 2.4l v6 engine, the one before the 1999 facelift and see what you think.
Joshua Preyser this is not him
its good or bad choice?
That car is still popular and still one of the best Audi car ever made
Question 🙋🏽♂️ did they all come with a 1.8t engine ??
No. Plenty of options for the engine on the b5
Anyone know why it had black handles and mirrors? Custom? Hard to believe they would modify back then
First year of production. I have a 95 A4, and it also has black handles and black mirrors and other stuff that's lacking on later ones
I have Audi A4 1998 ,1.9 tdi and with 450 miles on it and drive like new
Audi make some great cars
1:10 210x297 precisely to say
Dobre auto,piękne czasy
Well now we'll never know.
Yo tuve un Audi A-4 1.8 de 20 válvulas gasolina de marzo de 1.995 y es sin duda alguna el mejor coche que he tenido y seguramente que tendré
Audi piece of paper? That 's hillarious.🤣
You cut the conclusion off!
A4 B5 was a nice car. The basic engines were very reliable. Body galvanized so no corrosion.
But not exiting to drive.
How much "excitement" do you need?
Correct, in that class and in that time, BMW was a king in driving feel.
Well if you drive it boring ofc it’s not going to be exciting to drive
You haven’t driven a 1.8t quattro and it shows
@@skrillah6259 Agree
Clarkson compared biggest engine V6 Ford to small engine Audi 1.8 non turbo and choose Ford. In that competition Ford should be 1.6 or Audi 2.8
The next generation a4 is the true bomb.com
Audi is better for me than BMW because i dont like rust on my car
Audi piece of paper haaha ❤️😂
I have one
Audi all the way
my 1.8t makes 400whp 🤪
Post some videos about it dude. Even just a few pulls with a description including your set up. You sometimes end up helping people out when you do so.
2020 e36 say ... hehehe
In the world
🤣🤣🤣🤣 damn
can audi fill the gab between bmw and ford ? joke of the decade.
I still do not understand why the hell this nuthead has to drive that fast that he seem not have any sense of basic safety
A Mondeo! Behave, that piece of junk was the first one into the scrapyard. I've had many Fords and would never want one again.
No , we don't wanna hear that. Ford mondeo is shitty grandma car for dudes who look like Jeremy.
Ford os Miles away... from quality