1987 Audi 5000 S from North America - Comments

Front axles needed to be replaced at 160,000 miles because of torn boots.

Electrical problems affecting secondary systems such as license plate and dashboard lights.

I was a little reluctant to purchase this car because of its reputation, but I'm so glad I did.

After 170,000 miles it still performs very well and is tremendous value.

Possibly one of the worlds most underrated cars from the 1980's.

The "reputation" you mentioned would probably be the unintended acceleration? Funny because it never spread outside Nth America, even with the automatics. Just be conscious of the pedal position. And keep the automatic properly serviced.

The strange thing about the unintended acceleration is it only happened to one car. Yes one. Rumors spread quickly.

I am trying to get in touch with anyone that

has experienced the "Unintended Acceleration Complaint"

I am a Dealer Technician since 1983 and if anyone can say that they have experienced that complaint in an 1985 AUDI

5000 S Automatic: It is I.

Mail me to discuss.

Tkrutch@losch.net.

Sudden acceleration has occurred in more than one car. If you actually researched this topic you would see that Jeep, GM and Ford have all had several problems with this. Audi is always mentioned because they were one of the first car manufactures to experience problems with sudden acceleration.

The sudden acceleration was due to the pedal positioning. Some folks would hit the accelerator while braking and assume it was a problem with the car, not their foot positioning.