1986 Audi Coupe Quattro review from Finland
"Stylish on tarmac, aggressive on gravel and totally awesome on snow"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gearbox rebuilt at 200000 km.
Rear sub-frame and suspension mounts replaced at 200000 km.
Resprayed at 220000 km.
Rear brake calibers jammed and replaced at 252000 km.
Engine and transmission mounts failed at 255000 km.
Extensive corrosion in the rear of the floor pan repaired at 260000 km.
Original exhaust system completely failed at 262000 km.
Cam followers need to be replaced.
Front sub-frame mounts need to be replaced.
Interior parts, especially front seats worn out.
General comments?
Model year 1987.
This is the real car having the factory model designation "Audi Coupe Quattro", ie. not Audi Quattro, which is the turbocharged supercar from the eighties.
A rare hybrid of Coupe GT and 80 Quattro, only around 5000 cars made at the factory between 1984-1987.
A relatively large car, yet handles elegantly.
Very expensive to maintain, yet extremely satisfactory when fixed.
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| The legacy continues.. |
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| Best combination of practicality and rarity for the price |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 liter five-cylinder, naturally aspirated Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 250000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 262000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 16th October, 2002 |