Summary:
I love my Audi quattro
Faults:
Main and aux. radiators have failed due to plastic parts.
Radiator hoses replaced three times.
A/C compressor, alternator and starter replaced.
Hydraulic lifters replaced they were making noise.
Drivers window regulator and sunroof motor replaced.
Clutch master cylinder failed at 250,000 miles.
Complete suspension rebuilt four times.
Fuel pump replaced five times.
All v-belts replaced as needed.
Timing belt and water pump replaced as needed every 60,000 miles.
Trunk wiring harness replaced due to break from opening and closing.
Springs replaced three times.
Inner and outer C/V joints replaced once at around 180,000 miles.
Rear main seal replaced at 190,000 miles.
Clutch replaced twice.
Brake disks and pads replaced as needed.
Brake lines replaced with s/s braided lines.
Drivers door opening cable replaced.
Hood and trunk shocks replaced.
Wheel bearings replaced at 230,000 miles.
Interior items such as buttons, switches and bulbs replaced as needed.
Gas pedal replaced at 240,000 miles.
General Comments:
I purchased this car new in June 1989 and have driven most of the 250,000 plus miles.
It is a great car that has always performed for me. Through summer heat and winter snow. City traffic and country back roads.
I am a member of two car clubs and have been taking my Audi to different race tracks for club events since 1992 these are not races, but rather driving/safety events for fun. However I do run the car very hard during these events and it has always performed well. It actually runs better after a track day I call it a car workout.
I drive it very hard all the time every day, but I also take care of it well. some items are expensive to repair, but I do all the work myself and that helps a great deal. I find it to be a easy car to work on if you have the correct tools and a Bentley repair manual.
The real beauty of these cars is the quattro all wheel drive. It will out perform almost any other vehicle in any type of bad road conditions, rain, snow mud.
The performance is good for the weight/power of this sedan.
Interior and exterior fit and finish is very good materials are high quality. all controls and guages are well placed and easy to use at all speeds.
I regularly get 24 to 28 miles per gallon combined city/highway always driven hard.
My wife drives an Audi quattro as does my sister and two of my best friends.
As with most higher end cars keeping them running in top shape can be expensive, but I feel it is worth it due to safety/security that the all wheel drive offers. I will always drive an Audi quattro.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 23rd August, 2007