Auto loans: 1999 Audi A4
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
Rent a 1999 Audi A4 for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1999 Audi A4 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.8L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 251 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.15 | $18.72 | $18.72 | $19.60 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
1999 Audi A4: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 1.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,400 | US$3,750 | US$3,750 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,430 | $3,744 | $3,744 | $3,920 | $4,130 | $4,130 | $4,340 | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1999 Audi A4
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 190 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (100), engine and engine cooling (29) and vehicle speed control (17). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V056000 | 2020-01-31 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing... |
| 00V414000 | 2000-12-06 | steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY. |
| 99V248000 | 1999-09-13 | steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1999 Audi A4: before you buy
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1999 Audi A4 for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before buying the 1999 Audi A4, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the A4
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA has 190 owner complaints on file, mostly about service brakes, engine and engine cooling and vehicle speed control. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Under the hood
The 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
By the EPA's combined rating of 9.8 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 29 litres. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $171.50. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When the A4 makes sense
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Inside and out
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The trunk holds 396 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
A longer test drive
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
What it costs to run
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $171.50 at our price setting. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.
Your move
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1999 Audi A4 from us first.
Ask us about the 1999 Audi A4
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1999 Audi A4 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1999 Audi A4
Does CarmaCars sell the 1999 Audi A4?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1999 Audi A4 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1999 Audi A4 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1999 Audi A4 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3430.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.