1985 Audi 4000 S Quattro review from North America
"Old-school semi-luxury sport sedan!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had to replace the brakes completely. Front and rear pads. So far I have done the rear rotors and calipers and will be doing the front in the spring. Very expensive brake job for this car.
Exhaust has also been a problem with this car. I made my own exhaust system from aluminums steel and it should hopefully last longer.
Heated seat relays went bad.
Outer door handles are cheap and break easy.
Speakers and radio went bad.
Water leaks inside the trunk and car.
Power lock feature went bad.
Power window switches stick as does sunroof.
General comments?
I paid $700 for the car.
Have maybe under $700 into it.
Runs and drives great now.
I felt like I had to much into the car, but some people have paid more for these cars and put even more work into them, so know I don't feel so bad.
Seats are very comfortable and supportive.
All wheel drive is great in the snow.
Car is not fast at all, but it is still has a nice sporty feel.
Ahead of its time with many features.
Held up well for a twenty year old car.
The car is well worth the investment.
It needed some work, but now I have a nice daily driver for under $2,000.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 119000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 128000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 16th January, 2004 |