1994 Audi 90 S from North America - Comments

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.

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.

Audi 90s are not for everyone. They are expensive to have professionally maintained, but this is the same reason why they are such a bargain for the DIY mechanic. Most of the repair work is predictable, and well known to the user community (like audifan). Most parts are readily available, both new and used, at great prices. For example a rebuilt steering rack is $1200 from the dealer, but only $232 from a professional rebuilder, and comes with a lifetime warranty. Any DIY mechanic can replace it without even requiring a lift. Parts previously mentioned usually require replacement on most cars (O2 sensors, pumps etc.) Things not working after a mechanics attention sounds like an inexperience mechanic. There are plenty of good Audi mechanics, but you do need to look for them. Certain items, like brakes, can be fixed by almost any mechanic. I get much pleasure from maintaining an Audi that cost me $3k, that drives and looks like most $30k+ cars.

Poncho.

I agree with poncho, the alternator was expensive, but found no problems replacing it myself, it is a smooth car, but I can't find the fuse so my sunroof will work again.

I own an 1995 Audi 90S Quattro. It has been a great car. It now has just over 120,000 miles. I have not had any major problems other than what I would consider to be normal wear.

The car has a classic look. The quattro system is great during the Pittsburgh winters. It is a comfortable car and although not fast, it is a good driver.

I am at a point where there are some minor repairs needed that may be expensive. The antenna (a problem from the start) needs replaced. The cruise control, seat heaters and numerous dashboard lights don't work.

I would recommend any Audi, as my experience has been good. The dealer has also been great.