1984 Audi 5000 S review from North America
"A practical, stylish station wagon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Installed rebuilt lifetime warranty steering rack when we bought the car - the original was leaking slightly. This has been fine since.
Fuel pump relay switch failed. So far the only time the car has 'broken down'. As this was at the end of our driveway, it wasn't a big problem. Preventive maintenance has included replacing the alternator (rebuilt), radiator, water pump, power steering/brakes hydraulic pump, rear brake cylinders, brake master cylinder, and front strut inserts. Bearing in mind the mileage we cover, this seems reasonable.
General comments?
The car really needs more power, although I should add that our other cars include two Jaguars and a Lotus. Other than that, it has provided comfortable, safe motoring with great load carrying capability. Incidentally, not once have we experienced the dreaded 'unintended acceleration' attributed to this generation of Audi. What a load of rubbish those reports turned out to be!
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  | Best balanced auto design ever!! |
| A sporty looking, comfortable car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1 5 cyl petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 190000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 21st July, 2000 |