1973 Audi 100 LS review from North America
"I learned all I know about how to repair cars from this terrible Audi"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Points constantly needed overhaul or it wouldn't start.
Transmission scratched in second gear. Then transmission locked up in second gear. Replaced transmission.
Back seat started to disintegrate as battery acid fumes began to eat away at it. Battery stored under back seat as in VWs.
Alternator bracket was loose and broken. Fan belt slipped noiselessly, and battery would go dead.
Burned tons of oil. Replaced rings. Needed valve job, but couldn't afford. Engine failed.
General comments?
I considered the car an Experimental Model, 100EM. The vehicle had inboard front disk brakes. The car was front wheel drive with a transverse engine. Engine was perpendicular to front axle. The front disk brakes were next to the differential, not outboard next to the wheels. Difficult to service.
I have tons of electrical problems.
My girlfriend and I wore out the passenger front seat that reclined flat.
The car was somewhat rare and was similar and the predecessor to the Audi Fox.
Lots of leg room in the back and many passengers commented on it quiet, roomy and comfortable space. They always thought is was a Mercedes.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1984 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1988 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 slant four Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 87000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 123000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd May, 2002 |