Should You Buy an AUDI A4? (Test Drive & Review B9 2.0TFSi)
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The Audi A4 has been around for 25 years. I think they've finally perfected it. Does that mean its the perfect daily driver? Let's find out...
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Speaking as an accountant with an A4 Avant I felt personally attacked by this review. I'll have you know my decision spreadsheet was top notch.
Haha I don't doubt that
@Ian TB you must be chartered! 😉
@Ian TB Very nice, I'd love an F-Type whenever my budget will allow. Genuinely think the hardtop version is one of the best looking cars ever made. My last car was a Mini Cooper S, that was fun to commute in. Got a few confused looks when the exhaust crackled and popped and there's a guy in a suit driving it. All in good fun!
Anyway, working from home 4/5 days a week.... can't complain about my commute either to be fair. :D
@@HipFireHero completely off topic, but do you like being an accountant? I’m currently going to uni but did get offered an apprenticeship is so confusing what’s to choose, thanks!
@@joshrhodes5068 Being an accountant isn't the most exciting career choice but it's certainly a good choice.
In today's current job climate an apprenticeship where you can gain practical experience while you learn will be viewed higher than university experience. It also allows you to learn without getting into thousands of pounds of student debt. Use those student loans for CIMA etc. later on. This also allows you to see what it's like as an accountant before spending thousands on Uni.
(but then again uni is really fun so there's that)
Hope that helped!
I personally think the clean design inside and out makes it look great, especially if you have audi virtual cockpit, some nice wheels and in daytona grey with s-line. Simple and great looking. Also, audi quattro is the best.
Emil Nystedt
I really know what you mean. But every other car now is one of fifty shades of grey. Where’s all the stand out colours gone?
You've just specced our Avant...plus nappa leather, Bang and Olufsen, electric seats, retractable towbar and adjustable suspension. It's a superb car.
Came to look at one review, stayed for the one liners and just all round top reviewing, good job bud!
Thanks! I appreciate it
Didn't expect to see you here, love the OSRS vids! :D
Agree all day so far today. Spot on channel 👍
Interesting things about the A4:
1) erm...
2) er...
3) the indicators sweep out?
They are like a glass of water,served in a crystal glass.
You can live on water,but you would die of Borden.
Those sweeping indicators look tacky - Land Rover have copied for some stupid reason
@@brianiswrong Even boredom
They're the reason I bought mine!
as a recent buyer of this car .. I can say this review is spot on, but I still love it
Yep, me too.
This is the best review ever about a4 .
Thank you so much for making a point in every second of this video .
Had the 2017 1.4 TFSI SPORT manual 140BHP. All-rounder car. Spacious and very practical. Took it up to 120MPH on motorway many times without any issues. 40mpg fuel average(60% MOTORWAY 40% CITY) in the 3 years that I had it.
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I have the exactly same car by in a midnight blue, black alloys and grey leather interior, 2018 model.. And I absolutely love it. Does everything you need, Practical when called upon and powerful enough to drive when the roads are clear.
I was recently driven via carpooling in one of these B9 A4s. I kid you not, we were at constant 100 mph on a motorway and whilst having a chat with a driver I probably could've whispered and it wouldn't make much difference. I didn't feel a roadtrip at all. Maybe it owes it to a fact that it has some of these luxurious MLB underpinnings which go all the way to an A8 and Bentley... All in all - impressed!
You can pretty much do that with any car these days. But I'd say the noise during this review is pretty loud.
Hmm maybe... but it could be other things too. Windy day, winter tires etc. From my experience, it was just nice and hush. Rather like small A8 and not just a fancy Golf. Altough Golfs are nice too...
Best opinion with every car review, great channel & honest bloke 👍
Good review! I've got a 2016 Avant with the 2 litre tfsi engine and I agree with everything you've said. I must be the type of buyer you described because I love it as a car!
YOur reviews have something the other big channels don't - a soul. Thank you very much.
I appreciate that!
Great review as always!
Great point about winter tyres. They even made my old BMW series 6 drivable in the snowy/wet season. But I talking about the South of England!
Between 1st and 2nd minutes you nailed it in just 60 seconds my reluctance to get one of these A4s. No one could describe it better.
Apart from that, you are like a hidden gem about automotive overall.
I wish nothing but a lucrative business for you so that more videos we can watch...
Thank you! I appreciate the support
I have a 2017 A4 Quattro with the 45 tfsi. That is a 40 tfsi. Ride in one with my specs and you’ll instantly fall in love like I did. I went from a 2002 Jetta 1.8 to a 2020 r line Jetta that got totaled when I hit a deer to my 2017 A4. It was an instant love with this car. I have the bang and olufson sound system with the heads up display. This car has made me permanently want the A4 sedan for highway use, commute, and even a fun night on the road.
Hi mate, love your reviews but have to take you to task with the A4 review. I have had an A4 cab, A5, A6 c7, and currently own the A6 c8. Have owned Jag XJR, XJ, BMW 3 & 5 series, and also Merc EClass. Listed these just to show I’m not an Audi fanboy. Probably 90% of normal road users don’t even know if their current car is front or rear wheel drive, and even fewer would like to get the tail out in a Beemer whilst normal daily driving! You say Audi hasn’t changed the A4 design much over the years, well what about 3 series Beemers...evolution rather than revolution is a German mantra most of the time. Sure the A4 2.0 tfsi is not as exciting as your M3, but then if you want to compare apples to apples, then maybe test drive an RS4...see how “nice” that is :-) Not having a serious dig as I always enjoy your vids, but the A4 is perfect for what the majority want, and as you mentioned, there are more exciting models in the line up if that’s your thing...keep up the great work !!!
Yeah that’s what I kept on thinking. As a car to use everyday most people would love it
The A4 is a Camry with much worse reliability and faster depreciation. A perfect match for a 3 year lease
Loganbay Have owned/own 4 Audi’s over the years, ranging from 20,000 miles to 85,000 and never had any of them miss a beat ...any car can be unreliable, especially if it’s not looked after, or ragged.
@@davidarmstrong4934 I find it hilarious when people speak of "reliability" with cars under 100,000 miles. No modern car should have failures under 100,000miles. I disagree that "any car" can be unreliable. Some cars, the Camry is one, take and absorb a complete and total disdain for maintenance and keep running on. When an Audi does, it's noteworthy.
When did you own the other cars though? If you have to go to the top of the line to have something exciting then that kinda highlights the issue... You don't need an M3 to have an exciting drive for instance, even a 320d is great fun to drive!
Spot on about this car:) Would love to see an update on your own car compared to the L322 and the sport for example. Thanks and keep up the entertaining reviews;)
I have this car and i think the review is spot on. I personally think it is one of the better looking compact saloons especially in white
Totally agree with you, i drove one around Frodsham and it was clinical.
This is so so spot on. About Audi in general
Great review Matt ... as per usual.
The Audi 80 and the original A4 were the 'quality' choices in their class, then competitors caught up. I still think as a tool this generation would satisfy 90% of people, and it's interesting that you really rate the interior, which after all is where we spend most of our time! Given a choice between this and a new Fiesta for the same money (and the Fiesta is brilliant to drive) I could see me buying this!
Just watched your A8 vid, good timing 👌🏻
Got one in early august. Love it. Can’t wait to see what the Quattro system can do in the snow.
The spreadsheet comment really hit me in the feels, it's literally what I did just before I bought my B8, and I had just gotten a promotion at my accounting firm.
Fully redeemed shortly after though
Haha congrats
@@HighPeakAutos Funny, I was looking at Passats before I bought my B9 last week.
I always loved the look of the A4 cabriolet back in the day. As for your flow chart result, 4 door, nice interior and plenty of room in the boot. It has to be a Skoda then?
Great videos as always ! I've got a question which I hope you can answer. I'm planning on getting a second hand car, I am quite interested in a range rover sport. A lot of people like to trash them but I dont want that to stop me getting one.
If I pay for yearly warranties and keep my car in good nick and service them when needed, am I protected against any of the common flaws ?
Nice video Matt, informative as always
Thanks. Appreciate it!
Even the smallest details you tell Makes so much sense, i hate the car when you mention a small bad detail and love the car when yiu mention a good thing.
Thanks!
I bought a certified pre-owned 2018 A4 for the exact reasons you stated in the vid. It's just a practical, nice car that's comfortable for the long drives I do. And I (probably) won't get a speeding ticket in it.
I needed sensible and this achieved it with some power and great traction. It’s a fancy practical car for me.
Easy car to live with. I never find myself in trouble with : weather, cargo, acceleration, fuel economy, visibility, reliability. But the transmission and throttle engagement can be a bit touchy. certain cases really benefit from a transmission mount insert replacement.
Just bought one as a petrolhead. Pretty much the best car i could get for 20k that looks good, is great quality and decently fast. Looks amazing after i did a chrome delete, tinted windows, coilovers and vossen rims.
Nail on head Matt drove a few Audi’s my last a A3 sportback got to give Audi credit for how well built they make the interior and it’s a nice place to be ,
Spec upgrades used to niggle me enormously for basic things that other car manufacturers give you as standard same with BMW they need to up the game because driving a German built car no longer cuts it with most people who want more for the buck !
Very fair review, great car if a little dull but like you said this is a family car and the vast majority of people would rather have a great well thought out interior rather than something they want to go for a drive in for the sake of it. People tend to have a second car for that or not care about it at all.
Great review as always. Any chance of an A6 estate review circa 2016 / 2017 when one becomes available? I’m thinking of getting one next year to replace my mark 3 Skoda Superb which I use for work ( taxi )
Over here in Sweden, an Audi without Quattro doesn’t really compute.
That’s right
@@BishBosh24 it's just like JLR with Tata Motors! The firm is fully british but it's owned by an indian company!! Volvo is swedish but it's owned by Geely, a chinese holding
Yeah, same in Germany. But not because of the harsh winters, obviously. But because Audi and Quattro just simply go together in the German mind.
Buying an Audi without the Quattro drive would be like buying a Rolex that doesn't say Rolex on it (if you're one of these people who give a crap about status symbols).
There's just no point.
In South Sweden we don’t have any winters really. Last winter I even wondered why I put on my winter tires on my Jag...
Maybe if you live in Norrland but otherwise, not really ;/ Only needed my awd one day last year and I will now always go for friction winter tires.
Very practical review.
Really good review, just got rid of one 3.0D Quattro and it was great but....... I never walk up to it and when wow that my car, felt boring looking, Just was missing something and never truly loved it, a few years a go I had a 2009 red A4 Aline Avant and loved it.
Totally agree 👍, that's why I got a 3 series instead. They're the ones that start making all the series -A4, A6, A8- looking pretty much the same, now Mers and BMWs have followed.
Found your channel a few days ago and I must say great work! Please do a review of an Audi S5 4.2 V8 (2007 - 2012)
OMG you are so right on point on everything. You have my sub mate
Thanks and welcome
I am looking to buy this car next year, very helpful.
Thanks
Hi there Matt. Your description of this a4 is just perfect. It’s like a well known classical music composer; Everyone knows him, he makes good quality sonatas but won’t make you bang your head or jump off until you destroy your sneakers.. And yes, if I really have to, I would go for the estate/avant- version. Thanks Matt
Haha that’s quite right. I do like the look of the Avants
Love your analogies😂 Clinical... To most, a head scratcher when describing an automobile. But to a petrol head, makes perfect sense.
The automotive equivalent to being in an Ikea kitchen display unit. Don’t get me wrong, they’re far from “bad”, but it lacks character.
I’m with you 100% having recently moved from a Bmw and and Audi to a golf I really miss having the volume controls around the gear lever. It feels like much more hassle just changing song or selecting a new playlist...
Yes me too. Its a really good idea
Great video as always! Ever think of doing a Golf GTI / GTD mk7/7.5 or golf R review? I know you’ve said in the past that Golfs bore you, it’s just i’m considering a mk7 GTi or GTD perhaps next year. Once again, great videos as always, keep them coming, all the best from Ireland!
A4 B9 with Quattro , 2.0 tfsi 252 Hp , manual and the s-line package is my dream car , that am looking at buying next year.
Good review. Nice one.
I just bought a 2018 audi a4 quattro s line about 2 months ago. I've added a CAI, diverter valve spacer, turbo muffler delete and a stage 1 93 tune and it's decently quicker than stock. it went from 252hp (stock) to about 320-330. 0-60 (0-100kmh) in about 4.4-4.5 seconds. I think it's a brilliant car, really nice exterior and interior and has been reliable thus far. so many options when it comes to these, especially in the UK. the car is great, it's my first audi and it's a big step up coming from a honda civic. nice video :)
Hey, can you tell me how much fuel it uses in city driving. My 2020 a4 45 tfsi (245hp) is being delivered in next 10 days and im thinking about stg1 revo... thanks and wish you a Merry Christmas
Love your vids, missed you for a while. Would you buy an A4 over an A3 saloon?
This generation is a huge improvement over the last one in the looks department I thought, much more taunt and smooth whereas the last one was droopy and jelly like.
Got to say it does look smart on the inside , great to have a second video so soon after the last one. Always informative and seasoned with humour , does anyone still wear corduroy lol.
I owned an A6 (C5) quattro for 13 years and I really liked it. Then I bought an XF saloon (X250) that I really like as well. A4 saloons are mainly driven by ladies around here.
You are spot on about everything else but the interior. Great all rounder and sensible car. My dream car would have the BMW chassis engine and gear box, Audi interior and ride , and Alfa JUILIA or Jag XE looks, and a Merc badge.
Who else is loving the regular uploads 👏 any updates on bmw raffle? And course on trading cars??
I know the many times and friends that like the beginning cars if these great car lines Mercedes, BMWs and thus car are great for people who are but tall people. For me all of these cars are great looking. Again, thanks for testing and touring with these cool cars.
You should do a review on a 4 series grand coupe beamer, thinking of buying a nearly new one as they're great buys atm, would like your opinion Matt 👍
I owned one of these a few years back, you described it perfectly. I couldn’t quite explain it, I just never connected with it like previous cars. It went after 5 months.
The reason I bought it over a similarly priced Benz or BMW was the extremely comfortable leather front seating, and beautiful interior. MB has the new dazzling wide infotainment screen, but other that that, I found the A4 interior more to my liking.
I have a Diesel Avant Quattro version of this and it is a superb car. 75k miles in 3 years and it is has been faultless and still can make you smile on a twisty road with the 4wd. Quattro is a must with an Audi and well worth the extra cost. Changing soon for an A6 Quattro and hope it is as good. Great video, keep up the good work mate.
I had the same and hated it. The auto box, which is mentioned in the video, was awful in mine. Horses for courses is suppose.
Did you get the A6?
@@MrSquirrel1693 yep 👍
@@craigorams i just bought a 2018 A4 2.0 tfsi stronic. But I must say the A6 is my dream. Which model did you get?
@@craigorams oh just to add, I have the fwd version unfortunately
Really been loving my audi a4 avant 252 hp 2.0 tfsi Quattro, had zero issues after 60 miles.
I liked my FWD 2.0 tdi 190 hp too, but the FWD isn't really exciting to drive indeed as you rightfully mentioned.
The Quattro was such a welcoming edition, the fuel consumption is 5% up to 10% higher tho because of the AWD.
For the daily commute of a family person this car does seem to check all the boxes.
I like what you said about the Iphone. I could get more performance out of other crap out there but then I know what works well and Iphone delivers that.
That said my previous Financial Director had a company leased A4. The guy was down to earth, truly a good lad, really smart and for sure made spreadsheet before getting this one 😂
Nailed it!
Another accountant here . Had an A4 Avant- no spreadsheet needed . It’s the best estate in the segment
Great video 😎 any chance of a Jetta or Passat on soon?
Praising while pulling apart equals praise !! Audi for life
Yeah Audi have been nailing the look of estates for a while now.
Have you driven a S4 be interesting to hear your thought's
Hello my friend love your vlogs I am looking for replacing my current car with a 2014 e class do you think they are decent used car buys ?
Yes definitely
I was never this early, cheers mate
Time for an annual check up with your GP, mate ?
I'll check in after All Creatures Great & Small.
Really enjoy these reviews - have you done one on an E-class Mercedes?
I have the 2019 model and I agree it is unexciting to look at from the outside but brilliant on the inside. My previous car which was the mark 2 version of the VW CC was beautiful from the outside but boring on the inside. I always when walking away from it would admiringly, glance back at it but I never look back at the Audi. The latest A5 is a much prettier car.
Thank you for pointing out to me what I don't like about my inherited a3. Yes its a well made quality car and absolutely flies. But I have never warmed to it. Now I know why.
you are so on point when you said what people buy the a4 , at least in my case i LOLd so hard
Bought a low milage A3 1.6 diesel 8 years ago, now has 205,000 miles and still going strong. Engine has lost no power and is very quiet Cheap to run, no tax, good looking practical reliable car that drives nice. That's all I want from a car.
The interior of this model (and the A5) is truly beautiful and feels very premium. Agree from the outside boring but from the inside, luxury. Just need to select a decent Quattro petrol for a bit of driving fun. Great car.
Thank you. I do like the Audi but like you I have liked the A6 because I need more space. I am 6'2" in height. I need a medium size car for a comfortable feel. And I do like the 2 to 4 year old cars. I find I don't need all the computer items that keep being added. If people like the brand new ones that is fine. I like the great cats that I see that have been mostly driven and work out the beginning problems that you hear of cars and SUVs and trucks in general. Thanks
Hi Matt,
I, m thinking of buying a car 017 onwards. Here in Ireland the country is falling down withAudi A4,s. Lots of well paid professionals have them. Farmers love them. All the young crowd are mad to get their hands on them. The younger people will happily spend their entire wage packets on A4, A5 and lately A6 models.
When the crowd is going that way I, m going the other way. Seriously considering a Lexus is 300h.A real beauty
Not an A4 fan either, but with the virtual cockpit, they are impressive from a tech perspective. And as you say, better looking as an estate 👍
I followed a similar flow chart, and ended up with an X3! The Audi interiors are nice, but finding one with a six-pot and a decent auto-box was near impossible.
That’s right unfortunately
Cool review Matt. Can you do a review on a 2005+ Lexus LS430? Cheers.
Thanks! Soon hopefully
This car is just like you Matt, your videos are so clinical, your reviews are so well composed word for word, it's almost like you're reading from a book, but you're not, I don't know how you do it for 10 minutes straight, credit where it's due you describe every aspect of your cars with great detail, and keep us interested, just not exciting or fun, like the A4 lol
Haha thank you! I appreciate it :)
This review nailed it!
He's still trying bless him!
I bought a used low milage 2017 B9 a couple of years ago and I love it to bits. The only thing I don't like is when you put it in sport mode it drinks petrol like a young guy out for a drink with his mates!!!
Dose this one have ambient lighting in the door cards and the footwells
I own A4 B8 and absolutely share your opinion on the estate audis...
In the review of the previous gen a4 review you said the petrol engines are not very good/reliable. Is this still the case? I really can't decide if to buy a petrol or diesel from the VW Audi group. (Where that's an A3, A4, golf, Leon etc)
THANK YOU FOR DESCRIBING EVERYTHING I'VE EVER FELT ABOUT AUDI. INTERIOR IS V NICE, THOUGH.
Haha no problem
I completely agree with you here, I have one - a 66 plate Matador Red 2.0 TDI 150 S-Line S-Tronic and it is a wonderful tool. I bought it as my commute is more or less all dual carriageway and for 90% of people it is pretty much the holy grail of Middle England motoring.
However, it is not a fun or exciting car in any way shape or form - so much so I'm looking to trade it in for a Mini Cooper S in the new year!
Great video - are you going to do a video on that Rover 400 you've got listed on your website? I know we all want to see it. 😁
I only bought it to do a video with but I haven’t had the time
I got the B9 S4 avant, 3L v6 turbo. It’s beaut. It’s not the most fun to drive, still good and fast but not too indulging. But missus loves it, we use the space for camping, its practical and comfortable. One moment having a massage by their massaging seats, next moment youre blasting around
Great choice. The S4 Avant is a different kettle of fish
I have an A5 3.0 TDi 286. It is s great car but my wife and kids hate it for long journeys because it isn't very comfortable. We had a 5 Series before this car and I have to say she has a point! The A5 is a lot more fun though. The engine in my car is also brilliant. Genuinely fast but you can get mid 50's mpg on a run no problem whatsoever.
One thing to point out is that the latest A4/A5 has now changed to two screens and got rid of the MMI rotary dial and buttons. I hate that. So much so I won't but another Audi until they have the good sense to realise people don't want to go through menus when a button could instantly do what you want.
The quattro S line is really fun, its a nice reliable car, has all you can ask for
I’ve driven a few of the Quattro and Fwd versions and it’s a competent stylish premium saloon. Granted it’s not exciting but you can at least get an S4 to brighten things up. I would probably get the A5 sport back for the added practicality though.
Audi's just age so well stylishly in my opinion which is great because used cars generally don't really look that used exterior wise
Adding this review into my spreadsheet...
Another good review. Sometimes I listen in just to enjoy your dry humour. It really is quite entertaining and perfectly delivered.
We've got a Powerball draw tonite in Oz and I'm wondering what I'd buy if I won $20 million. I realise that most of your car experience is limited to what will sell off your forecourt, but if you had a good chunk of change, what would you buy & why?
A New Range Rover and a Bentley Continental GT. Thanks for watching