1990 Audi 100 review from North America

The adjustment bolt on the alternator wore out causing the alternator to loosen and the belt was lost.

Luckily I knew what the problem was and drove straight to my mechanic.

The cost of repair was $68.00 CD.

I credit the car's full set of gages for early detection of problems.

The rear rotors passed inspection, but I will need to replace them for winter.

They are about $70.00 per side CD.

The right rear bearing needs to be replaced they are about $120.00 CD per side.

The catalytic converter was also changed when I bought the car so it could pass the clean air test.

I have had a little problem with the driver's side power window, but here in Toronto that's normal on older cars.

Down the road I would like to replace the front struts and bearing before they go.

I am the third owner of this car.

The original purchaser kept it until 2001.

My Tornado red car I call "Das Boat" had only 3 surface rust spots after 13 years of service and needed only a waxing to buff the paint back to a shine.

The upholstery is in excellent condition and everything works.

I currently get 750Km to a full 80 liter tank highway/city.

Most parts for this car are easy to find aftermarket or in the wrecking yards.

I swear we have more of these cars in Toronto than in Germany.

I can justify the added cost at purchase because they hold up well.

The car has a great engine and it is well made, and yes Virginia old Audi's do fly.