Audi 80 Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Paid £3k, done 80k miles trouble-free - damn fine.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good unless you drive it hard - but you can drive it pretty hard.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Roadholding simply amazing. Gearbox a bit wierd - big gap between 2 and 3, but you get used to it.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's not a light car, and petrol-engined, so you need to get the revs up to get the benefit - but when you do, the power's there.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I've had a few old 80s, and they just never stop. If you drive them for long enough, a few bits might fall off, but they will always get you home.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I think the car's more image-conscious than me.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bucket seats (not sure if standard) and a firm ride - it's not a sofa, but you get out fresh after a long journey.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Don't really know.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Superb.

    Other

    Exhaust mounting below the boot needed welding back on, probably badly fitted.

    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