Audi Coupe
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bargain buy.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Running costs moderately heavy. Gulps petrol when driven hard.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent driver's car. Really satisfying.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok. Still feels fast for a 2-litre. Feels light-weight for size.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Refuses to die, despite prolonged abuse and neglect.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    I like it, but now very dated.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok. 500 miles a week is tolerable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    1 attempted break-in in 4 years (unsuccessful).

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bought a very few spares, usual routine, car serviced in local cheap places.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Sounds horrible, but works extremely well to very high numbers.

    Other

    Electrical system is 3rd class.

    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