1994 Audi 90 S review from North America
"It was fun while it lasted"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
60,000 miles - Coolant Thermostat & Fan Switch.
70,000 miles - Oil Pump.
100,000 miles - Oxygen Sensors.
90,000 miles - Catalytic Converters.
110,000 miles - Fuel Pump.
125,000 miles - Heater Core.
I hope to NEVER own another car (the Grand Prix had one also) with a power antenna; I'm on my second mast and it's currently frozen.
The radio is possessed; it's nice when it works, and wretched when it heats up.
The dash/knob lights are burning out one-by-one. I dread what it'll cost.
General comments?
This is one of the best-looking, solid, best-performing cars I've ever owned. It will move along smoothly @ 90 MPH all day long. It gets 27-28 MPG (on premium) on the highway regardless of how you drive. It has the perfect combination (for me) of ride and handling. I STILL have the original exhaust system.
The seating comfort is mediocre. The steering wheel is offset to the right by a few cm. This is bad for long trips. I wish it had tilt steering.
I don't know if it's Audi, German cars, or newer cars in general, but everytime I have repairs made, something else pops up. The cruise control stops working after I have the transmission fluid changed. The turn signals don't cancel all the time after the heater core is replaced. I use reputable mechanics, but am beginning to wonder if these cars are so fickle that you MUST use VW/Audi dealers. I really get tired of it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 128000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 28th November, 2002 |