1990 Audi 80 SE review from UK and Ireland
"Overrated, overpriced and expensive to maintain: avoid"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Silver head gasket failure.
Oil leak.
Trim fell off very easily.
Very loud squeaky brake pads.
Numerous suspension problems.
General comments?
The car was fast enough, being a 1.8, but the automatic gearbox sapped power from what should have been a lively engine.
Car was a complete nightmare and parts were expensive. Dealer service was also atrocious and they acted as if they did not want to know. Best make friends with your local mechanic.
All in all, I would recommend that everyone stays out of the German build quality trap. It's the biggest myth they ever exported. The cabin was nicely designed, but bits of trim came off everywhere and there were numerous occasions when I had to glue parts back on.
Audi in all honesty are overrated and unreliable. I found out the hard way. They don't make them like they used to and a friend of mine who also owns an Audi - the A4 model, is having similar problems. So nothing has changed.
Very disappointed overall... Avoid.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1990 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 32512 miles |
| Most recent distance | 88561 miles |
| Previous car | Audi 80 |
| Date of Entry | 4th April, 2005 |