1985 Audi 5000 S from North America - Comments

15th Dec 2003, 15:42

"A sweet, sweet car with an unfortunate transmission habit."

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Replaced transmission 3 times over life of car.

Air conditioning no longer works.

Power windows/locks no longer work (windows don't open at all).

Speedometer, tachometer, odometer work only intermittently.

A hose connector failed suddenly and all the water & antifreeze leaked out.

General comments?

This was my first car, and I absolutely loved it. It was previously owned by two family members, for five or six years before I got it. So, in eight years, the transmission was replaced three times. I still love this car, but don't drive it any more because it needs yet another transmission (the differential is going & car seizes for no reason).

A speedy, neat little car. You can drive 85 mph and not even feel how fast you're going. The steering spoiled me for any other car--the car felt heavy and solid, but let me take corners at right angles.

Good gas mileage, never burned or leaked oil, and did I mention fast?


16th Dec 2003, 13:07

Fix the tranny.. the car is worth it. I'd recommend converting to a Manual transmission, which will give you less (if any) problems.

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