Audi 200 Avant
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    At the prices these go for second-hand, it's a lot of car.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Some parts not cheap, but on the whole doesn't need many. Galvanised bodies shouldn't rust unless a repair has been bodged. Averaging 28mpg overall.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Surprisingly agile round town for such a big car. Effortless on the motorways

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    200bhp into permanent four-wheel drive? Doesn't get better than this.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    After 235000 miles I have every confidence this will go on to an interstellar mileage.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not exactly a pretty car, you either like the aerodynamic cd0.3 shape or you don't.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Suspension soaks up the bumps in cosseting leather seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Would recommend having an alarm/ immobiliser fitted with a beast like this.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Found someone who appreciates this marque. No problems ordering parts from Audi dealers. As long as you have the chassis and engine numbers, you'll get the correct part.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None

    Other

    Main problems are rubbery bits perishing and the odd broken wire. To be expected on a car this age and mileage.

    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