Faults:

All belts to include timing belt replaced.

Water pump, tensioner, and puller replaced.

Secondary radiator replaced.

Above repair costs = $1,000.00.

General Comments:

I purchased this car based on the recommendations and the good ratings on this site. It's a Pearl white and for its age, it looks good; as a matter of fact I park it close to my window just so I can look at it!

I can't blame the problems I've had in these short two months of ownership on the car. As you can see, all the issues are preventative maintenance issues. The previous idiot (owner) trashed this car and didn't take care of it. It runs OK, just a bit sluggish and I'll blame that on a tuneup that it needs. It also still needs front struts, lower control arm bushings (front), and a front driver side seat. Looking at another 1,000.00 dollars and the car will be up to par.

No regrets, pretty happy overall. THE PARTS ARE EXPENSIVE AND SO IS THE LABOR IN THESE SHOPS!!! so be prepared if you're not a mechanic, still, I highly recommend the car!!!

P.S. I paid $600 for it when I originally purchased it, have put in $1,000.00 in repairs. Do the math. I still got a good deal... No dents, paint still good, tranny still works and compression test passed!!! I'll have it for a while my friends.

Faults:

First repair on year car was after about a year the alternator went out. Cost was around $150 to repair.

About 4 months later, the light switch went out; that was around $200 to replace.

Now it has been 5 years, and I the top plastic going into the radiator just cracked. About $250 to repair.

General Comments:

I love this car. The gas mileage is great. I have taken a few longer trips, and on the highway it is great. The car can cruise at 75-80 all day long. In Chicago traffic, when I need to get up to speed quick, it never has a problem. Around town it's great too.

In the snow, even though I only have the FWD version, it goes through every winter that has been thrown at it so far. Two winters ago, I followed my friend home driving in her Jeep Liberty. The Audi just plowed right through the snow. We left her car where it was stuck, and I drove her the rest of the way home without a problem.

I am looking at buying a 90 quattro very soon. Trying to figure out if I should get the 2.8 V6 or the 2.3 i5 again.

Would recommend a Audi 90 to anyone, these are tanks.

Faults:

I had to replace the battery!

General Comments:

The 1988 Audi 90 is a solid, reliable and smooth vehicle. I found the car on Ebay from a local guy in Atlanta who painted the car Metallic White from it's original Grey. A real sharp car. I had a 1990 Audi 90S with a 6Cyl which ran much faster and better pick up, but the guy who sold it to me lied about the cars transmission and I got my money back. The car I have now the 88 Audi 90 is one smooth machine. I only need to put a tune-up on it and off I am for my first long distance trip from Atl to Syracuse, NY should be fun.

If you never owned a Audi--I highly encourage you to drive one or buy one. Very stable cars and fun car to drive. They handle and hold the road well.