1985 Audi 4000 S Quatrro review from North America
"Fun open road car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cracked exhaust manifold - Could not find a good replacement so had the original welded and works great... no leaks.
Lifter noise, but that is common. Change the oil and oil filter (Bosch or Mann) on a regular basis and it only last the first minute after start-up.
Other than that only the normal wear-and-tear items: brakes, tires, tune-up parts, and etc.
General comments?
Great car for road trips up to the mountains. I live in Portland, OR and once the engine and drivetrain are warm this is a very fun 20 year old car to drive.
The Quattro systems is the greatest. When they say snow in the passes I head up to go sking and that is when the fun begins... on the drive up and back, not on the slopes.
Could be faster, but still a fun car with 172k miles on it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 172000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th June, 2004 |