1985 Audi 5000 S Wagon review from North America
"Undervalued, costly to maintain (properly), but a marvel of automotive engineering"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing major.
Driver side door handle due to -40 degree Canadian winter.
Headliner started to come loose.
Exhaust flange.
Poor stock wiring was draining the battery.
General comments?
By far the best car that I have ever owned.
Like any car, will usually service you as you service it.
The handling was spectacular, but lacks in acceleration. This of course due to 100% pure German steel.
Seats were still extremely comfortable after hours of driving.
Needs more frequent oil changes.
Written off in a Head-on, but didn't feel a thing. Even without airbags.
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| Best balanced auto design ever!! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 344000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 350000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mercury Sable |
| Date of Entry | 23rd January, 2005 |