1988 Audi 80 review from North America
"Can't go wrong for $400"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the front struts.
Replaced the exhaust system.
Had to fix an electrical problem before it would run.
A few minor wiring problems throughout the car, don't know how to fix (trunk light, glove box light, front passenger window control light, etc.).
General comments?
I love this car. My dad got it for me because he owns a wrecking yard and bought it for $400. It's not the best car ever, but you can't go wrong for such a low cost. He had to get it running and replace a few things, but it runs fine now. Still won't pass DEQ, but oh well.
It has power everything, which is really nice compared to my old Volvo which had power steering, brakes, and locks, which wasn't much help. I'm a little too used to rear-wheel drive though, so every once in a while I oversteer.
Lastly, the performance is so so. With just me in the car driving around, I feel like I'm in a sports car. But get a friend or two in there and the weight really bogs down the performance. I wasn't expecting incredible speed from this car, but I also didn't think the drop-off would be so severe.
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| Plenty of bang for your buck |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L 4-cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 177000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 183000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 240 |
| Date of Entry | 31st July, 2001 |