1986 Audi 5000 S review from North America
"Recommend to anyone"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power steering pump leaking, replaced @ 240k
CV joints cover boots replaced
Electrical problems with windows.
General comments?
Nice car, solid build, German quality, amazing rust resistance, but can be quite expensive to fix.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 220000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 300000 kilometres |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 24th June, 2005 |