I searched here and all over the place. Did the 2004 A4 Avant come as a front wheel drive option in Canada? It looks like the Quattro variant was the only way you could get an Avant in the US.

I ask because I'm looking at an 04 here in Toronto and the guy says its front wheel drive. How could I tell if it is (or isn't)?

Thanks

By the way - my first post (of many I'm sure) on here.

 

Hey Glenn, whats the vin number? You can also tell if it is a quattro with the badging on the front grille and back end as well as above the glove box trimming. Those are the most obvious signs. All audis have a form of front wheel drive, they are about $5000 cheaper then the quattro. But the quattro is a good way to go. The front wheel drive vs quattro, is a huge difference and well worth the money.

 

Ah - no badging which seems correct. Appreciate the info.

 

I have a 2003 A4 Avant 1.8T FWD...but I dont know if the 2004 came with 2004. I noticed that the 2009 A4 Avant FWD is not available in Canada....for now.

 

We had both years available, 2003 and 2004 A4 Avant CVT FWD.
Avants in general are hard to come by, I have a 2006 Avant 6 speed manual in black with 63ks.

 

I currently own a 2004 A4 Avant FWD CVT. Great car, bought it for the quality and size but didn't want the complexity of AWD. With a set of winter tires, it will go anywhere; I've never been stuck and I ski regularly. That been said, I have a 2009 A4 Avant/Sport/Tip on order.

 

Ok - so I've had the Avant for about 3 mnths and loved it until last week. The dreaded CVT transmission error. Check engine light and my "PRNDS" flashes. Help - what to do now?

 

Yikes...I have yet to experience that. I would probably get that checked out ASAP.

 

From day one the CVT are garbage and a misadventure for Audi. In most cases the controller has an internal defect and it's built into the transmission case. Even is the controller was replaced, don't be surprised if other issues arise from an internal leaking seal for sheave control.

Call the dealer for controller updates and flashes via your VIN.