1988 Audi 90 Quattro review from North America
"A snow storms nightmare"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I replaced the Control Arm Bushings once at 200000 again at 228000.
I replaced the Struts at 228000.
I replaced the rear brakes, rotors, e-brake cables, LR inner CV boot and differential seal.
I replaced the clutch, rear main seal, Timing belt, cam and crank seals, water pump, valve cover gasket, thermostat at 200000.
I had a problem with the air flow meter at 224000. I also replaced the injectors at this time to remedy a hot start problem.
I replaced the power steering rack at 226000.
The drivers seat is very worn and ripped and the seat heater gave out.
I have also replaced countless little items that were worn, missing, broken, and such.
General comments?
Over all this car has been excellent. It's not super fast and it has a heavy amount of under steer.
But it has never left me stranded and continues to perform quite well.
Though I wish it had a turbo for the mountain trips.
But the Quattro system is super.
The car has a surprising amount of passenger room. Especially for such a small car, but the trunk is over taken by the gas tank.
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| Favorite Audi I have ever owned!!! |
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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 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 230000 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac DeVille |
| Date of Entry | 14th January, 2004 |