1993 Audi 80 16v 2.0 16v

Summary:

Good when it works

Faults:

Coolant sensor

Lambda probe

Idle valve

Fuel injection this caused the car to die on the motor way. I had the car checked out and found that the fuel pressure was iregular. Fault found was Mixture controll unit which incorporates the air flow meter (AIR BOX AREA) Have not fixed this yet due to it costing £

General Comments:

Very nice to drive when it wasn't pinking. If the 16v unit pinks it means its knackered as the timing is ECU controlled and you will soon have a rather expensive bill on your hands.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 13th November, 2004

5th Jan 2005, 11:09

I currently also own a same car and have exactly the same problems with it: coolant sensor, lambda probe died, idle control valve sticking. Besides that I also have a bad fuel pump which does not provide sufficient fuel pressure, faulty temperature and fuel level gages. Some severe electrical problems too: short circuiting, cables burning out and so on. The car has 125000 km on it.

Overall, I'm quite happy with the build quality of the car and handling, but it has way too much problems with the engine and electrics/electronics. Too bad.

1993 Audi 80 Avant 1.9 turbo diesel

Summary:

Total dependability

Faults:

Two Batteries- diesel is hard on them.

New disks all round at 165,000.

Alternator at 140,000.

Wiring to tailgate lights chafed.

New clutch at 185,000 miles.

Rear shock absorbers at 225,000.

General Comments:

At 251,000 miles car does not rattle, everything works and it feels like it will keep going for ever.

Body and interior immaculate apart from chips on the bonnet which are leading to flaking of the top layer of paint. No rust as it is fully galvanized.

Unbelievably reliable and economical (46mpg), but as spares are pricey it's a good job it is!!

Not a performance car, but a workhorse.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th February, 2004

1993 Audi 80 16V 2.0

Summary:

Harsh ride and disappointing performance for a car that still looks great

Faults:

The bushes on the front wish bone suspension needed replacing. The car pinks very badly when the car is accelerating and when running hot. It has now developed an annoying whistle when accelerating.

General Comments:

Quite possibly the most uncomfortable car I have owned. Looks wise, hasn't dated that badly and as expected the body work is excellent, but the paint is fading in parts (don't buy a red one). Performance is adequate, but expect to be embarrassed on twisty roads, but makes up for it on the motorways, got me from Liverpool to London in 3&1/4 hours. Engine is a bit harsh at speed added to the hard ride it's hard work driving the car on long distances. Boot space is poor for an estate, but overall leg room is good even for passengers. Overall not impressed so far, I expected a lot more, had the car for 4 months now and looking to change it. Very low miles for year, the guy who had it before me was a hermit, so anyone interested?

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 21st October, 2002

16th Dec 2002, 16:44

Can you tell me why the audi whistles when you hit the gas and stops when you take your foot off?

13th Nov 2004, 09:34

Your car will soon be braking down!! My 16v has the same problems it would pink under 3/4 to full throttle. I was 180 miles away from home when thecar died. The fuel injection unit is faulty. Irregular pressure is causing the problems then it will just die. I was quoted £915 to have the mixture controller unit changed and that was with second hand parts!!! SELL IT QUICK!!!

1993 Audi 80 Sport 2.0

Summary:

Life's too short!

Faults:

Didn't have it long enough to find out.

General Comments:

I had the misfortune to drive a company '80' along the entire length of the Welsh border a few years ago, and if I hadn't been obligated to return the car, I would have taken the train back.

I found it horrendously uncomfortable, cramped; with a bulletproof, but depressing & dated interior. It was a 2.0sport, but on acceleration the front of the car would rise up like a startled horse (but without any particular urgency), it also cornered like a paving slab.

Unfortunately, being galvanized, they last forever.

After you drive this car, you feel the need to go out & do something life-affirming.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 23rd August, 2002

2nd Aug 2022, 19:18

First negative review I have read about the Audi 80... ever.

Fair enough if you just don't like a car, you don't like it, that's fine. But this car is easily as good or better than some rivals at the time.

Yes they were galvanised - I agree with you here - so rust was rare even at 10 years old or whatever. Something more modern Audi could learn! I had a 2008 Audi A4 that had cosmetic rust at only 7 years old. My Audi 80 at 10 years, had none.