Audi 80 Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy, but values fading. Very spartan in standard trim.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Audi dealers expensive. Private specialists help keep costs down.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Like a barge. Heavy, with dull, lifeless steering.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not too bad for a fairly old tech diesel engine. 115 mph.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What do you expect, it"s German!

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Nondescript and boring. If you want image, buy a 3-Series.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very cramped for a big car. Seats poor.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Immobiliser as standard. I expect more from a small exec.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dealers very helpful, but very expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Getting smokey now (100,000 miles).

    Other

    Electrical glitches (stereo and windscreen wipers).

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes