Tyres needed replacing because previous owner had fitted suspension and shocks incorrectly. Full set of Avon ZV3 and front suspension replaced by AA service centre for 460.00GBP.
Replaced cam belt as a precautionary measure -125.00GBP.
Broken Switch for radiator fans replaced - 90.00GBP from Audi service centre.
Broken hose - 13.00GBP.
Previously had a VW Polo, which was spartan, but reliable. Needed a bigger car with longer legs due to relocation and need to commute. Bought the Audi for 900 quid off an internet advert. Owner had previous service history, had fitted a remote central locking alarm and a CD player.
The car has ABS, side impact protection and is incredibly solid - there is a lot of steel between you and the outside world.
No airbags on this model unfortunately.
This £900 car has done 48000 miles in 12 months, and has had no real problems. It starts every time, is superb for motorways and long A-roads and has NO corrosion anywhere.
This is NOT a nippy town car - performs best above 3000 revs, and accelerates really well in 4th and 5th, but is a bit heavy and slow in the lower gears.
Very high waisted, low overall glass area, so visibility is not very good.
Driver footwell a bit cramped, with no spare room for a footrest.
Very good news/review. I had to get another car in a hurry and I ended up with a 16V 93 Audi 80. I am very impressed with the build quality, everything still works and there are no rattles or squeaks. This car has a full service history (Audi dealer) and has done 103,000miles. Is there anything I should be looking out for to go wrong? A friend (Audi Mechanic) will be servicing it from now on (only costs me parts and beer!). The only gripe is that it's kinda pink now instead of red, but I'll T-cut her to sort that out.
I've owned a 1992 16v for past fours years, and it has never let me down. I bought a new car recently, and have decided to keep the Audi as well because it's always been reliable. The only major problem I've had is the head gasket, which went at 140,000m, but had the paper gasket replaced with a metal one, so it will go on forever.
A very good car, starting to look a bit dated, but makes an excellent work horse. Also the performance is still excellent at 190,000 miles.
A good old German tank!
Note: A Comments RSS Feed is available. New comments appear in the Members Area before the main site