1994 Audi Coupe S2 from UK and Ireland - Comments

Passenger seat latch for tilt has jammed so the seat cannot be pulled forward to allow access to the back. Bit annoying in a 3 door car. Many bulbs have failed in the dashboard - at night I can't see what speed I am doing if I am driving at below 60. General rattles, but the car is about 9 years old - if it wasn't an Audi it would have fallen to bits by now.

I only purchased this S2 as a treat to myself having sold my house and having a bit of spare cash. I never intended to keep it long just to enjoy a real performance coupe for a few months. When I first test drove it I didn't think it was that quick, but I was driving it like my old Audi A4. As I got used to it I found it could be devastatingly quick, especially driven on the over-boost and because of the four wheel drive corners could be dispatched with ease. I only made it twitch a couple of times on a wet day, but in general never came too close to it's real limits. I find the suspension harsh and the seats a bit uncomfortable (heated leather) for my commuting, it is really much more of a track day car / quiet country lane car. Another point to make is the brakes, you really have to stamp on them to stop the car quick and mine pulls a bit under hard braking. Generally the car is very fast, but quite a brute to drive, modern cars feel really light and agile in comparison. A word of warning to potential purchasers - it's a real guzzler. Enjoy yourself and get 20 mpg at best, cruise on the motorway and get 23-25 mpg.

I don't agree about it being a gas guzzler, I manage to get 40 mpg on long journeys no problem. I've just recently bought a 1994 2.6 engine and the only problem I find is that I cannot find an engine repair manual for it. I've been everywhere and traweled cyberspace, but can't find one. Can any of you fans of the Audi Coupe help??

Decent consumption also. For the brakes, A8 brakes and Porsche 968 cs or 993 calipers and RS2 bracket and off you go!

Unbelievable driving machine!

I have found the Audi to be an extremely fast and reliable machine. The 2.6 engine has proved to be smooth and well able to deliver power throughout the entire rev range, but it does have a preference for the 3000+ area. Having said that it will pull from low revs as it has a generous amount low revolution torque.

As far as MPG goes, I manage to return 26mpg around town and 35+ on the motorway. This compares favourably with other performance cars that I have used over recent years.

There have been problems. The fuel gauge is temperamental and the 2006 MOT caused me to purchase a catalytic converter for the princely sum of £250. Front disks were also replaced, but not bad for a car that has served me so well.

I would certainly recommend the Audi Coupe to anyone.