2013 Audi A4 - Drive Time Review with Steve Hammes | TestDriveNow
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- Drive Time review of the 2013 Audi A4 2.0T quattro tiptronic by auto critic Steve Hammes. MSRP as tested: $43,190.
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I own a 2013 audi a4 it's a great car! I get compliments all the time it's sexy ,fun to drive , smooth, quiet, sporty, I get great gas milage o did I say it's an Audi
How is it so far? Is it reliable?
does it come with usb and an auxilary port?
hmmm I traded my a4 in for a 2015 mustang ecoboost. It had a major oil consumption issue had to get it top off several times ... USB no you need to buy a adapter to play music
what kind of adapter do i need to play music? and cant i play it through bluetooth? and where would i connect the adapter to?
its called a tune2air
I have 250,000 miles on my 2002 A4 and it runs and looks great while being very reliable.
My A6 with 90,000 is great and very reliable too.
John Jerrehia
I have 186K on my 2013 and it’s been very reliable. Just be prepared to pay the Audi tax when something does go wrong!
@@jrocxzs Update. Sold my A4 with 275,000 miles to my brother for his kids. Had an 05 Audi A6 3.2. Donated with 280,000 miles, (still looked and ran well). Now I have a 14 A6 TDI and a 16 A6 2.0. TDI has been great. Audi replaced the particulate filter under warranty. Now has 150,000 miles. The 16 A6 has 65K. Replaced the water pump.
So I'm supposed to study, but I can't seem to get enough of these reviews. Anybody with me?
Fax but I been looking at the 2011 a6 with the 3.0t supercharger 😌
Just bought one used today with 90k miles. Love it so much. Hoping it doesnt need too much time at the dealer
Just bought one today as well lmao
@@hector.k1318 cheers
This will be my first car!!
Did you get one?
Just got this for my first car for only $7,500. Rides great and everyone thinks I’m rich for having a luxurious Audi for my first car 😂
My moms had her Honda accord since 1999. but id still buy a audi even if they only lasted 2 years!
They go for $10K now!
just found one with 59K miles for 12K
They go for $11-13 in my area with 100k miles
Picked one up with 180k km for 8 grand here in canada
@@jeffproctor7676 1 week later and how is it so far?
Going to buy one this weekend!
2013 A4 Premium Plus 6-speed manual.
125,000 miles.
$9,500 🥳
Got mine last night, and this review is spot on.
hey man i was wondering how your audi served you to be honest... I am planning to buy a used 2013 a4
@@xdanielxx13same here, did you ever buy the car??
After a couple of weeks of driving this car, I have mixed emotions towards its drive quality. The cabin is quietly luxurious, until you hit some bumps on the road. Road bumps can be intrusively harsh. There's that thumping quality to it which I find annoying. Although wind noise is effectively muted. I guess it's quiet cabin makes the harsh ride more prominent, or it could be it's 18" wheels. The odd thing is, it rides over brick-surface roads quite smoothly. 3 series ride quality is better.
Which is more desirable? The 2013 Mercedes C250, or this Audi A4?
This, no question
ok bmw 5 series or audi and give me a good reason why i should get an audi a4 instead of a dodge charger srt8?
@stevehammes I'm looking at both the 2013 Audi A4 and the 2013 BMW 3 series, 320i to be exact and my mind seems to change with each review I read. I would like to know your opinion on both cars and which you would choose if you were the buyer and also on a side note, with the Beemer optioned with the dakota leather, which of the two has the better interior feel and design, Thank you.
When I saw the look of this A4, it looks to me like a jr. version of the A6, and that's a good thing.
Lease on my 2010 A4 ends soon picking up a 2013 A4. I don't get why they bashed the interior design when it's leagues better than the BMW 3 series.
im deciding between this car and the mercdes benz cla 250. ive already owned a cla 250 but it was recently totaled. I loved the drive it had and it was extremely comfortable. So basically I could by this car the 2013 version for 14,500 or I could buy a 2017 cla 250 for 20,400. my insurance check gave me 21,000. so I could pocket 5 grand with the audi and risk driving something im not in love with or I could basically spend the whole insurance check and be sure that im going to like the car im getting a few months down the line. Any advice??
amazed that the Audi/Vw group still use that very old 2.0
Been enjoying mine since November 2012. Very good car with ample power. Actual power output is closer to 240hp. Car and driver ran this car to 60 in 5.6 sec. My only tip: try to get it with performance biased tires. My all seasons provide a great ride quality, but are not sporty enough. They really don't do this vehicle justice.
True, in fact, I drove the Audi, BMW, Mercedes C and the Volvo S60. The Volvo drove better than all the competitors and was cheaper. Not to mention the fact that the deal included five years of free maintenance, wear and tear coverage, road side assistance and warranty, all for free.
It's not for BMW or Audi to tell you what car you should get. That's for you to figure out yourself. I suggest you go test drive those three cars and get the one that captures your emotion as a driver.
Steve, did you notice the engine clicking sound (from direct injection) more from this car than others? Or did it not stand out? Thanks
Steve, you could get all the features of the Quattro A4 for about $5-7k less than the BMW 3-Series xDrive. Also, the 3-Series xDrive numbers - is this with the manual (if manual is available in BMW's xDrive vehicles) or the 8-speed auto?
Are you going to do any reviews of the s models for 2013?
Why dont they sell the diesel in the US?
It has 245 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque!
Nice video by the way. :)
steve, do u like bmw's 2.0 or audis 2.0 better?
Don't understand why people are complaining about the A4 using the 2.0T. Do you guys not realize the amount of torque being put into this car? 6.3s second for a 211 horsepower is very good. It's not that far off the 3 series. Plus the Audi has a better exterior / interior than the bland BMW and also you get the best AWD system in the world; Quattro. The pricing for the A4 and 328i are about the same, the difference the A4 get's AWD and in my opinion is the better overall car.
Is the standard CVT on the A4 as bad as some people say it is?
what car should i buy and 2013 a4 or an 2008 a5??
Audi has improved on it's reliability. Remember if you don't take care of your car, regardless of the brand it won't be reliable.
@molythro the A4, Beetle, Golf, A3, previous Gen Jetta, Leon and Ibiza are all built on the same platform. whether hatch, sedan or estate are irrelevant, that's just modification. VW became the industry leader in platform sharing for this reason. The current Golf, A3 and A4 have even more parts in common than before. By 2015 VW Europe says it'll have only 2 platforms across all divisions, which includes Bentley
Quattro is so AWESOME!
Before you post such an accusatory, angry rant you should get your facts straight: EPA numbers for 2013 Audi A4 quattro: 20/30/24. 2013 BMW 328i xDrive: 22/33/26.
What car should i get dodge charger srt8 or audi a4 ?
Looks nice and everything, my girlfriend wants one badly, but I am just scared off by their reliability rankings, and their maintenance costs. I like to keep my cars over 5 years.
I disagree. I think both are pretty pretentious, but both have the pedigree, reliability, creative design and innovative tech that make them support their egos, ya know? They're both amazing brands in every model they bring to the table and they both stomp to the beat of their own drum. They were both built by two groups of peoples who are really proud, intelligent people to begin with. Of course that'll show in their work. Its amazing :)
You reviewed my true love. Thank you Steve!
is this a good first car
I have a4 2001 model and d engine oil reduces wen ever I travel with it so I don't no what is d cause n somebody told me to check for d valve cover may be dat is were fault is coming from pls what wl I do tnks
Looks great and the pricing point is great. The new gen 3-series looks cheap so really there's only the A4 and C250/300 left.
The 6.3 s 0-60 estimate for this car is absurdly low. Car and Driver tested a similar 2012 model (with 8-speed) to 60 in 5.6 seconds, tying the BMW. Motor Trend clocked it at 5.8 s to 60.
The seats in the A4 look a lot more comfortable and stylish than the seats in the BMW 3 series. I can personally attest that BMW seats have underpadded seat bottoms (at least for my boney ass). The two BMW's I have driven (a 2011 X5 and a 2010 328i), both had rides that were rougher than I would have expected from a luxury vehicle. I'm sure it's mostly due to the hard unforgiving run-flat tires.
audi a4. i'm currently car shopping between the BMW 320i, Cadillac ATS and this car. all come out to about 36k MSRP. i wouldn't even consider the benz. and yes, i test drove them all.
I do enjoy my A4 choosen among MB C class, Lexus IS250, BMW 3 and Honda Accord. A4 is the best choice. If we speak about overpricing then look at MB which has mixed leather and much duller interior, BMW and Lexus are smaller and Honda is far back in driving pleasure.
Wow luxury AND performance in their DNA.... BMW must be created by the Gods.
Just drove one the other day. Hopefully a full test will be coming soon.
I LOVE AUDI............A4
I'm looking at a 2013 model at a dealership, it has 68,000 miles, are these cars expensive to maintain? Btw the dealership is selling it for $12,999
Im going to test drive a 2013 with 80k miles listed for $8995 tomorrow. 2 owner, clean title/carfax. Used to drive an A6 for years. They can be a bit expensive to maintain but honestly find me an Audi that runs that isn't worth $4k. Point being, id rather spend more to keep it on the road and sell it in 5 years for $4k than buy a Honda and sell it for $2k. Sure you're paying maybe a grand more a year but its to drive a way better/cooler/fun car and will usually make more on the back end. Worth it to me
How does it look cheap?
assuming you get the fully loaded accord the real differences would be the infotainment system, cabin quality and the passenger room. other than that there arent that many. mostly paying for the brand more than anything!
looks like a lot of people like me get the tough question. BMW or Audi?
yeah, a pretty much fully loaded a4 is at the most $47k, unlike the bmw or mercedes which is way over $50k with the same options
next video is Mustang 2013 right :D ?
Come on Audi, spice it up a bit!!
No Paddle Shifters, it should be standard, why pay so much to get it in the premium package + Sport Option. Now even Honda Accord has Paddle Shifters. I Drive a Subaru Legacy which has the Paddle Shifters, I love it. I did test drive the A4 few times, it is more Luxury and that's it.
Pretentious? And BMWs are very nice and modest right?
thats a really good price for all of those options
i actually drove a bmw 5 series it was pretty good but it wasnt strong enough for me and me myself i think the srt8 will be good for me since its so strong !
Do you guys think getting this Audi A4 or Mercedes c250? They're both going to be pre owned and the 2013 model, but I don't know which one to get.
+Jonathan Haddad I test drove, C250, BMW 3 serie, adn A4. the A4 just took my heart, better handling, comfort and acceleration. the C250 is not comfortable at all as you feel like you are sitting flat on the ground. A4 is like a combination of the other two (luxury and sport)
+Jonathan Haddad dont be stupid. get a 2006 Mercedes S class.
+Россия для всех isn't it too big and unreliable?
Audi
Jonathan Haddad Mercedes is king....!
love audi
Do keep in mind the Audi has all-wheel drive, which adds more weight and hurts fuel economy. It is still better in the winter then just RWD I am assuming you are talking about a non all-wheel drive BMW.
I Own this Car.... They didn’t mention the worst thing about it... it’s very heavy.
I leased an Audi A4. It was a fun car to drive, however, after a year, the sunroof would open and close on it's own. The dealer fixed it but it happened a year later. Again they fixed it. Then the fuel pump went out. I heard it going out and told the dealer. They failed to fix it and it quit while my wife was coming home from work. I would only lease an Audi since the warranty is good for 4 years, but buying one? No thanks! I'll buy a Toyota.
Yes I agree, I would definitely go for the 8 speed auto instead of the CVT. I hate the rubber band feel and sound of most CVT's. But I was just wondering if people who want a basic A4 just to get into the Audi brand or to have lower lease payments miss out on a good experience.
The Volvo S60 both the T5 and T6 variants are direct competitors of this car. Volvo is often ignored and it should not be.
The new gen 328i is actually more expensive than A4 too.
Im 18 bout to be 19 next month i actully want to get this kinda car for me when i get my driver license
Did u get it
I really lol'd at 6.3s
fantastic car, great job audi!
As for it's interior. I also have mixed emotions. I find the interior layout to be tastefully designed. Until you touch the cheap plastic surfaces, buttons, and knobs. Yikes. The interior is a symphony of nice leather surfaces, nice soft padded surfaces, and hard-cheap plastics. The cheap plastics really ruins the otherwise well designed interior. Instrument lighting is very nice, and I think the best in class.
still a good looking car
I'm getting closer. It WILL happen before too long.
A4 is the best :9
Why even get the CVT? Quattro + Auto is the way to go
AUDI A4 4 all of us
Fun car
make it a A4 2.0 the 335i with 300hp cost 40,000 base add some basic features and your at the same price. actually for $43k why not buy a S4?
I hate the run flats on BMW's. They give the car a stiff ride.
audi without tdi and quattro is no audi. and still better than any US production car
Is it fun to drive?
The infinity I had was better to drive, a4 just has more luxury then the infinity g35
The S4 will run up to 49k minimum at least.
I honestly think they downgraded the A4 model. The grill looks so boring. The 2006-2008 model looks much better from the front. And the LEDs from 2009-2012 looked much better than these new LEDs. Ugh. Come on Audi!
I totally disagree haha But the models you're talking about are all still really nice!
I think the new LEDs look amazing!
***** They're OKAY. But the older LEDs had a more distinctive look that you know its Audi from a mile down the street. The new solid strip is replicated now by Lexus and Mercedes Benz. -___-
Vic292 no
Probably wants to feel better about having an old Audi...
BMW 3 SERIES...PLEASE!
the new 3-series just looks like they slapped on parts. idk i dont hate BMW but i will say they didnt do good for the redesign.
Just wondering, and I know this car is no where near this class, how does the 2013 Honda Accord compare to this? lol
Audi. You can't go wrong with their history and design, ya know? Dodge, Ford, Chevy, Chrysler, Nissan...Sure, they're old names, but they're overpriced. They'll spend half of what they'll charge you for it, and the design, technology and base of what you get without paying extra for nicer stuff is ridiculous. Cheap plastics, mixed leather, basic tech, just not a good build or performance quality. Some might sound cool or aggressive, but they're still cheap brands :P Audi's your best bet here
audi no doubt
my mom has had her Q7 since 2007
What’d you get buddy
slightly the A4
Check your oil level in the Audi OFTEN.....They are notorious for oil consumption.
Definetly 2013 a4
LOL at a scion makin a Audi feel sluggish. WIN
first the 2012-13 BMW328i is a 2.0t inline 4 and yes the bmw is faster more fun least refine engine, and the mpg your comparing rear wheel drive vs quarttro all-wheel drive the bmw xdirve gets worst mpg than the Audi # you fail
Lol. No headlights can shit on angel eyes.
You dont' know much about cars and its evident from this statement. There is NO Mustang for anywhere near $25k with a supercharger. Error 1. Next, superchargers are on many expensive/high end cars because they have zero turbo lag which is considered unsophisticated in a luxury car. You don't want a sudden burst of power in a luxury car, that is what boy racers have to deal with. Finally, my S4 is faster than a 328/335 and....M3! Why? Tune + High Elevation SUPERCHARGING = Destroying M3's!
your funny. sr8? ca it even turn?
the audi led lights alone shit on bmw
Lol. No headlights cab
BMW's new 2.0 is miles ahed of this.
Who would cross shop this with an Accord? Just buy a GTI or a GolfR for $35k, they share quite a lot of components with the A4. It's careless that a 6cyl 3series with 30more horsepower gets far better MPGs. Audi only managed to squeeze 1MPG more hwy for 2013? #FAIL
Cadillac ATS