No Budget Reviews: 1999 Audi A4 1.8 SE (B5)

No Budget Reviews: 1999 Audi A4 1.8 SE (B5) - Lloyd Vehicle Consulting

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-One 1999 Audi A4 1.8 SE (B5)
-One Mobile Phone
-No Fancy Outfits
-No Obscure In-Jokes
-No DSLRs
-No Shotgun Microphones
-No Fluid Head Tripods
-No Idea about Exposure
-No Budget Whatsoever
It is time for the newest instalment in that beloved cinematic automotive KZfaq experience where we film practical cars that can be bought for less than £1,000 in a manner befitting of their inexpensive value! This may go horribly wrong (and frequently does)...
This time, as we test a 1999 Audi A4 1.8 SE (B5), we deal with rather a high clutch, discuss factory parking sensors, try to spot legendary coolant reservoirs, get excited about instruments and drone on about very little of any importance at all. Nothing untoward, then...
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@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain Жыл бұрын

Just before I left high school in 1999, my headmaster bought one of these, a car that stood out in pride of place in the car park next to the deputy heads Mondeo or Vectra. Excellent little review. As always Sir.

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

Yes, I imagine the headmaster would have been very proud of his as well!

@alaricbragg7843 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! Yes we had these in New Zealand. Very popular, although a bit difficult to repair. Still a few used ones driving around though. Merry Christmas!

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video, sir! Still a lot more videos to come before Christmas....

@retromatt74 Жыл бұрын

Splendid stuff. I had one of the first Avant's - a 96 SE model with this engine. Went everywhere across europe in all weathers without issue. Would happily jump into another tomorrow....

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mr Pink! A very comfortable car, and the A4 Avant is a handsome beast as well. Funny how cheap these still seem to be.

@andrewmorton3177 Жыл бұрын

From 2002 until 05, I had a 99 S reg pre facelift 2.4SE. It was a lovely looking car, well built, loved the interior & the V6 sounded glorious but for all it’s technology of 5v per cylinder, quad cams etc 165bhp was a bit underwhelming & it wasn’t the most reliable vehicle I’ve ever had. The rear legroom was appalling, however I’m 6ft 5” so I struggle in the back of most cars. Replaced it in 05 with an E39 530i msport which raised the bar considerably & I’ve had BMW’s ever since. Another excellent review sir 👏🏻

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

Yes, the rear space really is quite poor considering that the platform which underpins it is the same as the Skoda Superb and Volkswagen Passat. The V6 sounds a bit like the one in my 45 V6, they aren't known for being very powerful for the size. Glad you enjoyed the review!

@teamneverlost 6 ай бұрын

I've had a couple of these now 1.8t quattro manuals, pick of the bunch. One I just picked up is a respectable 180ks for its age and reminds me how right audi got things from the early days

@lloydvehicleconsulting 6 ай бұрын

I have a review of the B5.5 Passat coming soon too, those are very similar to these B5 A4s. Thank you very much indeed for watching and commenting, 180,000 kms sounds like it is barely run in.

@paulie-Gualtieri. Жыл бұрын

Still, a very handsome car, which has aged very well. I remember seeing a 2.8 Quattro, finish in Burgundy metallic, almost purple, with a beige leather interior and wood trim on the dash and door cards, yet to my absolute horror, it still had manual rear windows, I guess electric rear windows, was still an optional extra.

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

It is a bit disagreeable that the one you saw had a nice beige leather interior with wood and no electric rear windows, sir! Not really the sort of cost-cutting we like.

@paulie-Gualtieri. Жыл бұрын

@Lloyd Vehicle Consulting No it won't do Mr Lloyd, I've walked away from buying cars for that reason.

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

@@paulie-Gualtieri. , a discerning gentleman of taste, sir?

@paulie-Gualtieri. Жыл бұрын

@Lloyd Vehicle Consulting It somewhat dilutes the ambience of the interior to have manual rear windows, especially on something from the mid-90s onwards, older cars are the exception.

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

@@paulie-Gualtieri. , excellently explained, sir!

@dominicjackson2498 Жыл бұрын

Great review sir. I owned a couple of contemporary VW Boras (effectively the booted Golf mk IV) which obviously share some VW group commonality with this car. The 1.8 petrol turbo you mention MUST have the cam belt changed absolutely bang on schedule as it’s very prone to failure and obviously catastrophic engine damage can ensue. The boot release mechanism you mention was also fitted to the Bora and I’m guessing the Passat too.

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

Yes, the Bora and A3 were on a different platform from this, but the 1.8 engines were the same, of course. Definitely got to change those cambelts before or exactly when the service is due, I would agree. Those Boras are very rare these days, I quite like them, personally.

@owensteele1645 Жыл бұрын

Ignition coils were prone to fail on the 1.8T, causing a severe misfire and reduced performance.

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

@@owensteele1645 , yes, quite a common fault on many engines of this period, I think. The KV6 in my Rover 45 also had the same issue last year.

@alaricbragg7843 Жыл бұрын

@@lloydvehicleconsulting I have seen the odd Bora in New Zealand, but they are a rare species.

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

@@alaricbragg7843 , yes, the Boras are rare these days.

@planestrainsdogsncars4336 Жыл бұрын

Yes ..the A4 set the design language with the exception of the deep grills for the next 10/15 years or so. @14:00 regarding the rear parking sensors, aren't those the converging small lights on the headliner near the rear window that were also fitted to German Astras of the same vintage? The idea was you looked in the rear vision mirror to watch the lights converge, sometimes with beeps.

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

My mother's Mercedes runs a similar system of lights for the parking sensors, so I do know what you mean. That has a reversing camera and front parking sensors, so you don't necessarily need the lights, but they are still useful. I have since confirmed that the sensors were a factory option fitted to this car.

@robertngreen6 Жыл бұрын

Superb timing releasing this review Mr Lloyd as I am considering the purchase of just such a fine steed. How did you find the seats for comfort? I do like these and the styling has indeed kept a quite modern feel despite the years. Thank you again Sir.

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

Yes, quite comfortable, although the rear seats are very cramped considering the Superb and Passat also used this platform. The 1990s Audi designs were, in retrospect, some of the most modern around.

@TheMrBennito 10 ай бұрын

Love your reviews, sir. So to the point and, well.. for a Dutchman... so gallantly English.. considering a '98 2nd owner one ,with only 76k km ,in good shape asking price eur 2500

@lloydvehicleconsulting 10 ай бұрын

Yes, they are going up a little bit now. Thank you ever so much indeed for watching and commenting all the way from the Netherlands.

@alaricbragg7843 Жыл бұрын

Odd position of light switch might suggest clumsy altering of LHD consul to a RHD one? We had that issue with Spanish-made Holden Barinas.

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

No idea, sir, I think it was a carryover from older models of Audi.

@Pmjs Жыл бұрын

I used to own a VW Passat 1.8T Sport 99T and a Passat 1.9TDI 130bhp SE 4motion 2003 B5&B5.5. I loved the Longitudinal engines in the B5&B5.5.

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

Excellent, we will talk about the 1.8 Turbo, the TDI we will have to refrain discussing, I am afraid.

@allansmith7948 Жыл бұрын

Had a few over the years literally just got rid of my 1.8 20v on an x reg . Loosely looking for a 2.5 tdi as the best all rounder . Although the 1.9 tdi would last a lifetime 👌

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

I am afraid, sir, that we don't talk about diesels on this channel, but the 1.8 20V is certainly something which is most interesting....

@richardhowlett9424 Жыл бұрын

And I bought a Passat new in 1998 ! This generation A4 far and away the best looking . And I bought a bloody Passat !

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

I mean, sir, the Passat was a bit bigger than this, wasn't it?

@richardhowlett9424 Жыл бұрын

@@lloydvehicleconsulting halfway between A4 and A6 size wise. The dullest car ever , I remember nothing about it , no memorable drives or anything. The only thing was when a dealer knocked a door mirror off , and said it was like it when it came in , it wasn’t ! That was a battle I didn’t need . I vowed never to have another VW , the most over rated car brand . Mr Coleman is absolutely correct . A Mitsubishi Gallant of the time would have been a better and more interesting car .

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

@@richardhowlett9424 , yes, I would prefer to try one of those Galants over a B5 Passat too, I have to say.

@TheGodson2000 Ай бұрын

Hi.. I have got the exact same car.. Have you ever encountered any problems when starting the car in warm weather? It starts good when cold.. At the moment parts are being changed for it to pass MOT

@lloydvehicleconsulting Ай бұрын

Not sure, I am afraid, I don't own this car, I only borrowed it for an hour or so!

@alaricbragg7843 Жыл бұрын

Period-correct Volkswagen Audi Group product song to play on the stereo: 'Ibiza!'

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

Not on this stereo, sir...

@seancooke7332 Жыл бұрын

Step from the contemporary Passat into the A4 and the step up in quality will be immediately apparent. They did seem to do the small executive saloon very well. Smooth power delivery and nice gearchange and steering. Very accomplished at the long high speed cruise. Cambelt changes are crucial as is a fresh water pump with each new timing belt. Most of the B5 A4s on this side of the Irish Sea are forbidden fuel powered because of their outstanding fuel economy and our access to cheaper diesel fuel in areas bordering the Republic of Ireland in the EU. This is not a terrible circumstance but is unfortunate when the petrol powered versions are so refined, even the 1.6. Almost all B5s have in excess of 160,000 miles and quite a high percentage have closer to 300,000 miles.

@lloydvehicleconsulting Жыл бұрын

Yes, I have heard that this is one of the cars on the market for which it is most crucial to change the cambelt out of all of them. Definitely put a new water pump in there at the same time. The owner has actually done the cambelt in this one since the video was made. I think that we will be avoiding discussing the forbidden fuel ones around here, sir, as usual...