1986 Audi 5000 CS Turbo review from North America

Replaced brake master cylinder.

Replaced rack n' pinion.

Replaced 3 door handles

-1 due to key locking mechanism

-1 due to lever mechanism

-1 due to entire handle falling off door.

Replaced starter.

Replaced radiator.

Replaced thermostat, fan switch, temperature switch.

Replaced numerous hoses.

These cars are not for those that expect cheap transportation. Just because they have a bluebook value of about $2000, does no mean they are cheap. Bare in mind these cars are some of the most technologically advanced cars of their time.

One must also consider that these cars are nearly 20 years old, so one should be not surprised at the need for seemingly numerous repairs/replacements.

If you are willing to spend the necessary $$$ and/or are willing and able to spend some time getting your hands a little dirty (she's not that difficult to perform several regular/preventative operations on), she's all worth it.

This car is quick. Not just driving around town quick, but highway and well, well beyond highway quick.

Steering and handling are great, she does not give in nor does she fight. She'll hold her ground with some of the best.

Superb visibility straight forward and all the way around. Altough I must say at night this can be a whole different story. The headlights on this car are bad. Bad angle projection, weak beam = poor visibility.

Cabin layout is comfortable, practical. Seats are firm and supportive, but also soft and relaxing.

Trunk is the perfect size, and the ski passage comes in handy.

Over all I would have to say this is a high performance bargain when you consider what this car is capable of. For the money it would take to buy a Civic, you could buy this car and do her over twice, which was already ten times what that Civic is.