1989 Audi 80 review from North America
"Cheap and Fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When installing a new rotor and cap on the distributor, I accidentally broke a little plastic clip that holds the wires for the electronic timing advance, which later shorted out, and I had to buy a new distributor. So not really a big problem, since it was my fault.
The rubber seals and bushings around fuel injectors were old and cracked, so I replaced them at 154000 miles.
The exhaust leaks, but it's still original.
Interior wear is really starting to show, and the door panel cloth is falling off and the headliner is sagging.
General comments?
Being the base model in the Audi line for 1989 the features are kind of spartan on this car. However it has A/C that still blows cold, power windows and mirrors, heated mirrors. The seats are very plain, but very supportive and comfortable. The best thing about this car is the handling, but it is not very quick. (105 horses of fury).
One thing of note: The brake and gas pedal are very close together, which would be great if this was a race car for heel/toe, but it's not, and my size 13 feet will accidentally hit both some times (great seat belt check I guess)
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| Well engineered, comfy and built to last |
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| I think this is a very valuable car and it will remain for years.. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Four Cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 143000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 158000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz W116 |
| Date of Entry | 14th November, 2005 |