1987 Audi Coupe GT review from North America
"5 cylinders Audis require no radio"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The things that have gone wrong with my coupe is clutch replacement, worn engine mounts, cv joints, basic stuff that breaks after 250,000 + miles. That's all.
General comments?
I really like 85-87 coupe GTs. The sound of an Audi inline 5 cylinder engine is so good that you don't need a radio. The power is there with little modifications. This car rolls on the interstate at 80 mph. Not saying that I drive 80 mph or anything. Very stable at speed. It's a head turner. Fairly fuel friendly for a sports coupe. 25+ mpg Avg. I have driven many newer so called sports coupes and none have the combined balance that Audi Coupe GTs seem to have. The used price is usually very low so finding a pampered one can be a steal. Go for the 5 speed! Audi Coupes seem to have a soul. As the years pass the car seems to get better and better. I'm hooked.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 136000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 275000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi Coupe |
| Date of Entry | 18th July, 2005 |