Audi 80 Avant 1.9 TDi SE 5d (1994/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cost £3800 in Jan '03 with 85k miles on the clock. Aircon, airbags, leccy windows and roof; bargain!
Costs
45-50mpg perfectly possible, even around town and high-speed motorway. Full service under £150 at local garage. Bargain again!
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On the road
Driving
Comfy on long journeys; took family up to Scotland in comfort (but see below). Very firm and assured on road, whether motorway or tiny country lanes.
Performance
Perfectly adequate considering diesel, age and weight. However, needs hard push to get going with the A/C on! Fine once you're at speed, though.
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Living with it
Reliability
Absolutely no problems; feels solid as a rock, even after nearly 100,000 miles.
Image
I love it; it's not a boy racing car, but neither is it as poncey as a Merc / BMW.
Comfort
The first car I've ever been able to drive for 500 miles without feeling knackered by the whole business. Lovely (although over 6-footers might have trouble with headroom.)
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Security and Service
Security
Never been broken into, although I live in the sticks. Probably only average given its age.
Service
Can't say; have never been to Audi dealer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Radiator bottle cracked; cost £30 for a new one; not a major problem!
Other
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