1987 Audi 5000 S review from North America
"If it was a bit faster it would be the perfect car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing really went wrong, just normal wear and tear. Struts, shocks, brakes.
The cruise control computer died.
The interior of the car is possibly made of steel. Seats and doors look virtually new. Seats feel as firm as could be.
Headliner is loose, as is lining of sunroof.
General comments?
Having owned cars ranging from Chevies to Ferraris, I have to say that this Audi might be the perfect car.
It could use a bit more horsepower, but does everything incredibly well.
A fabulous combination of performance, comfort, safety, passenger and luggage room, and great styling.
The Audi 5000 may be among the most underrated and underappreciated cars.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 I5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 148000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru GL |
| Date of Entry | 13th September, 2001 |