1985 Audi 80 cc Automatic from Israel

Summary:

Good car... until 10 years old

Faults:

In the first ten years the car worked with no large problems …

In the last years the engine stops suddenly,no body knows why.

Water pump has been replaced 3,4 times.

And every visit in the garage costs to much …way to much …

The car started to drink gas! 6.5KM (or less) / liter.

General Comments:

In general the car was a dream in the first 10 years, law cost, very good performance.

Best deal I made …

In the last years … with the money I spent on the car I could buy anew one.

Very very good car in any way you look on it!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th July, 2002

1985 Audi 80 Sport 1.8 injection from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Can we get Audi to make them new again?

Faults:

Over 11 years, and 140,000 miles, a few! But it has never stranded me.

A fuel pump relay, 1 central locking actuator, loads of door handles, valve guide wear, and loads of service items; 4 sets of discs, 8 sets of pads, 5 or 6 exhausts, 2 sets of front shocks, 30-odd oil changes etc etc, but the original clutch!

General Comments:

Totally brilliant car. Still standard. Fast, stiff, with good handling, economical (33-38mpg), comfortable, utterly reliable.

I have towed a lot with this car - race cars, caravans, boats, trailers, rally cars, and just returned from a 2500 mile trip to Spain with a caravan on the back. Needless to say, it didn't miss a beat. Probably because I did not have faith and bought AA insurance..!

Dead cheap to run if you can do it yourself and use places like EuroParts.

Hope it never dies - irreplaceable.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th November, 2001

21st Oct 2004, 10:31

Now, that's a good idea - plenty of those 1781cc engines around - don't they appear in 225BHP turbo-charged form in the TT?? Imagine that power in a 20yr old Audi 80! hehehehe, could be amusing.

9th Jan 2006, 18:07

Update, from the original author..

I finally sold my car to a friend in May 2003 for the princely sum of £325, mainly because I was starting to get fed up with brake and fuel pipes fracturing every time you had to touch them as they had become weak with rust..! However, I sold it with 250k on it and drove it just recently (Jan 06) and it still goes like stink, new MOT, handles brilliantly, and has done 280k. Same engine, no rebuilds... Superb.

26th Nov 2006, 16:00

Hello there, I have an opportunity to buy one of these babies for £500. Is that asking too much for it? It's mot'd and taxed, done 95000 miles, has no rust and comes from a reliable source. Any comments would be appriciated. Thanks...

26th Feb 2011, 08:25

For that price, I hope you bought it!

In reply to 21st Oct 2004, 10:31

11th Aug 2014, 22:35

Tried it and the gear box couldn't handle the power. I could take off in third. Well finally I totaled the car, but not even a scratch... Would I try it again - never.

1985 Audi 80 Sport 1.8i from UK and Ireland

Summary:

A stealth Golf GTi with more room!

Faults:

Exhaust, rear wheel bearing, thermostat, track rod end.

General Comments:

Very quick and economical, averages 40 mpg! Uses no oil. Back end very skittish in the wet, but fun if you're in the mood.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th July, 2000

14th Feb 2001, 18:24

My Dad has had his 1985 Audi 80 Sport for 10 years and says it is really reliable and quick. Hopefully it will be passed down to me.