Audi 80 Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    So much car for so little money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Next to nothing. Cheap on fuel and only tyres required.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Suprisingly good, however steering is vague.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quicker than equivalent Vectras, etc... Much more impressive than lesser models.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Few coolant problems and an engine mount, but still managed to do 58,000 miles in 10 months! Presently on 198,000 miles and stronger than ever.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good. Seats slightly on the firm side and boot big enough for a box of cereal, but still more comfortable than the Rover which replaced it!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ignition on the Dash, excellent idea. Thieves are too busy trying to workout what 'versprung deutsch technique' means!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Didn't use them! Plenty of spares readily available from specalists.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Engine mount and top coolant hose.

    Other

    Front fog lamp wiring intermittently failing.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes