1988 Audi 90 Quattro review from North America

General wear repairs, such as hoses, brakes, tires.

I have had many Audi's, and I will always buy them. I treat my cars terribly, from physical abuse (speed bumps, off road, curbs), to neglecting all necessary maintenance like alignments, oil changes, fluid changes, bushing changes. I drive the engine to the limit of its capabilities, and brake very heavily. My Audis are dirt cheap to maintain, when I do it (myself, easy). They are great to drive and tough in wrecks.

Avoid cars that have been neglected, as you can have several little things that add up to a bummer, and you may stray from a great car company.

Avoid automatic trannies until 1991, as they'll tend to go out. I have had original trannies in a 230,000 mile turbo, but not usually.

Check differential fluid in quattro's.

Research your problems, if you have them, and it's often a simple fix.

I've had a Porsche Turbo, Benz 500 coupe, and I'd love another of each as extras some day... but my next car is another Audi. 1990 90 quattro 20 valve.

P.s. 4000's and 80/90 series are more reliable than 5000's and 100/200 before 1992. The smaller Audi's are truly a spectacular economy car, if you get a well maintained one.