1985 Audi 5000 S review from North America
"Absolutely mind blowing deal, would buy another"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Hydraulic pump at 200k.
Eats brake pads (every 40-50,000K), has to be the driving style.
The vacuum servo for the locks is quite problematic, had to use lots of Teflon tape to fix that.
Stereo system was a hard install, requires re-wiring.
Kind of low on power, must be the automatic transmission.
General comments?
Absolutely amazing car, is great in the city and the highway. I can comfortably cruise at X kilometers above the speed limit and the car has that secure German car stability and solidity. Got a fully loaded German sedan for less than what I paid for my Mustang.
Great car for winter ski trips - stable and sticks to icy roads. HUGE trunk fits my and my girlfriend's camping equipment. I am sold on Audi and German cars period, would not buy anything else.
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| Best balanced auto design ever!! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 156000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 245000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 28th April, 2001 |