1986 Audi 80 GTE review from Australia and New Zealand
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump, rear wheel bearing, worn spark plug leads. Had to re-weld a bolt in the subframe. Driver's power window, sparkie said it had some water in it. All age-related, nothing else has broken down.
General comments?
Solid, reliable car, not prone to rust. Good performance, frugal enough. Owned since '98. Safe -- a friend survived a serious crash in an identical car, with only a small wound (and a bit of shock). Parts well-priced. Durable, well put-together. Sports seats offer good support. Still stylish for a 15-year old car.
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  | Can't go wrong for $400 |
  | Plenty of bang for your buck |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 injection |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Date of Entry | 10th February, 2000 |