1988 Audi 90 review from North America
"Favorite Audi I have ever owned!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
First repair on year car was after about a year the alternator went out. Cost was around $150 to repair.
About 4 months later, the light switch went out; that was around $200 to replace.
Now it has been 5 years, and I the top plastic going into the radiator just cracked. About $250 to repair.
General comments?
I love this car. The gas mileage is great. I have taken a few longer trips, and on the highway it is great. The car can cruise at 75-80 all day long. In Chicago traffic, when I need to get up to speed quick, it never has a problem. Around town it's great too.
In the snow, even though I only have the FWD version, it goes through every winter that has been thrown at it so far. Two winters ago, I followed my friend home driving in her Jeep Liberty. The Audi just plowed right through the snow. We left her car where it was stuck, and I drove her the rest of the way home without a problem.
I am looking at buying a 90 quattro very soon. Trying to figure out if I should get the 2.8 V6 or the 2.3 i5 again.
Would recommend a Audi 90 to anyone, these are tanks.
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| 1988 - 90 Quattro 2.3 straight-5 The absolute best all around choice... economics, performance, quality, safety |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 I5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 135000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 210000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 7th January, 2009 |