1983 Audi Coupe GT5E review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap, good looking fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing so far, although I'm going to give it a good service, maybe have a look at the top end as it sounds very tappity. The full leather interior is showing it's age, although still in good condition considering the mileage/age.
The engine belches out a plume of black smoke when you first start it.
The brakes are crap. Must replace those too. Fan blower (interior heating) control switch broken. Exhaust clonks around a bit on over run. Suspension seems a bit clonky, but handles very well.
General comments?
I bought my coupe for £300 and considering it's got a full stainless Scorpion exhaust (around £400) from the engine back, I'd say they threw the car in for free!
It was a bit of a risk buying a car with only 5 days of MOT left, but I needed something cheap and fun for 6 months while I sell my 306 and save up for an Impreza.
Let's hope the MOT doesn't find any nasty little surprises.
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| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1 5 cylinder petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 205000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 205300 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 306 |
| Date of Entry | 30th July, 2001 |