Replaced heater core at 85k.
Replaced entire exhaust from cat down with (OEM) at 90k.
Front brakes at 90k.
Replaced gas pump relay and replaced CV boots at 95k.
Replaced hydraulic pump with a used unit at 150k.
Back brakes at 130k.
Replaced pneumatic controller with a used unit at 150k.
Replaced drivers door handle exterior at 155k.
Drivers window operator motor at 160k.
Second exhaust system (OEM) at 175k.
Replaced gas pump relay at 180K.
CV boots at 180k.
Replaced hydraulic pump with used unit at 185k.
Dress valves at 190k.
Replaced front brakes and rotors at 195k.
Replaced rear brake cylinders and drums (leaking), installed new pads while there at 200K.
Replaced distributor at 203k.
Cooling fan at 205K.
Gas pump replay at 210k.
Odometer stopped working at 213K... that was about 2 years ago.
Transmission failed at 230 replaced with rebuilt unit, also did transaxle.
Replaced muffler (OEM) @ 240K.
Replaced 6+ power window buttons over the life of the car.
4 repairs to the door wiring harness to repair broken wires.
Recharged air conditioning twice about 150k and 175k.
Air conditioning pneumatic controller (servo) failed at 200k... did not replace... regulated heat temp by adjusting the cable manually.
Roof liner began deteriorating about 200K as well.
I loved this car. I am 6-3 tall and the ergonomics were perfect for me. The seat/steering wheel/pedal and arm rest configuration seemed to be tailor made especially the seat itself. More comfortable with much less fatigue than a Mercedes 500, Jaguar and Lexus on long trips over 6 hours. It was the most comfortable car I have driven.
Suspension was reasonably firm.
Power was somewhat disappointing, but the mileage was good.
The air conditioning system was plagued with numerous problems after 160k miles that became cost prohibitive to repair.
Reliability was excellent. In the 175k miles that I have owned the car it only needed towing once. Fortunately on two other occasions I was able to diagnose the gas pump relay failure and had a jumper wire handy to bypass the relay contacts.
I have over 350K on my car, similar problems as this person. I love this car. I used to hate Audi's till I got one as a trade on a painting job I did for someone. I replaced the trainy and was off. I drove it through Canada (Toronto to Vancouver) with over 220K on it. That was the 1984 Wagon. The 1985 that I got, was driven through the jungles of Mexico. No problems.
It is an easy car to work on and I have replaced many things myself. the engine and transmission keep on going.
I bought the 1985 model in 1997 and have it currently. It has over 350K miles on it. I bought it with 220K on it.
It drives great, holds well cornering and at high speeds, reliable and sporty and still looks great.
Tads125@hotmail.com.
A major reason to love my now old 1980's Audi is because of the remarkable Galvanized Metal Body. These cars typically remain relatively rust free much longer than most other brands. This applies to the 1984 to 1988 series which I'm familiar with.
And I think all manufacturers should adopt this type of metal in their quality cars and trucks. It's just the civilized thing to do!
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