1990 Audi 80 SE review from Australia and New Zealand
"Value for money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heater needed to be replaced due to corrosion of plastic pipes, dashboard had to be removed so it took a good days labour and there are a few more rattles now. Computer that controls cold start injector needed fixing (as car was hard to start), wasn't cheap to fix either! Little niggly bits that occasionally need doing - generally a 5 min job for the mechanic.
General comments?
Great car to drive, the quattro size wheels make a big difference to handling (wouldn't have it without them). Three speed auto not good for fuel consumption. I would recommend an 80, however a mechanic said to me that the electrics are one of the areas that often need work on these cars... haven't had any probs yet so fingers crossed!
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| 1989 - 80 Quattro 2.3 litre inline 5 The prince of winter driving :) |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 120000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 15th May, 2000 |