1993 Audi 90 CS Quattro review from North America
"If you want a sports car that is practical and reliable, this is your car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New tires $400 (maintenance).
New brake rotors and pads $275 (maintenance).
New positive battery cable, corroded all the way down with broken wires...
Had to replace the boot for the front left stabilizer link $10.
Power steering will make noise when fluid is at a good level, common with this car.
Leaks oil, about 1 quart every 1000 miles.
Leaks coolant, very little.
Cruise control doesn't work, also common with this car.
Radio doesn't work, 15 years old...
Need to get new trim on the bottom of the doors, previous owner must have taken it off or something...
I need to replace one of the catalytic converters, will cost me around $100 for a universal.
General comments?
Despite all the problems I listed above, most of them are maintenance or minor problems, and if you do your own work, it doesn't cost too much if you spend a little time looking around the Internet for good prices.
With the 5spd and the AWD, this car has ridiculous handling, no matter the weather. I live in Wisconsin and it handles the snow without a problem, even before I replaced my tires.
This car was built for the highway, it is a quick car, but it performs best going highway speeds. This car never quits, the fastest I've taken it was 110 and it got there in a hurry and wasn't done.
As for ride comfort, a lot of people have complained about this but I find the seats to be very comfortable, the only problem is that being a sports car it has stiff suspension and you feel every bump... A price you pay for good handling.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 127000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 131000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Firebird |
| Date of Entry | 9th January, 2009 |