Faults:

Replaced worn out brakes.

Replaced worn right rear wheel bearing.

Had car repainted due to fading of paint.

General Comments:

I could not ask for a better handling car, the car for being a sport model is surprisingly comfortable. This car was driven into a salvage yard where I work.

I purchased this car with almost no rust on the exterior, and the engine idles and drives really quiet.

Car is a bit underpowered at take-off, but the highway is another story. Truly; an engineering marvel at 17 years old.

Faults:

Starter at 126,000 miles.

More recently, I had the thermostat and heater core replaced. Also I had the brakes done and had the tie rods replaced. I had this done at a local garage and saved a ton of money.

The car was in pristine condition when I bought it. I've spent approximately $700.00 a year to keep this maintained, which I consider a bargain.

I live in Lake Tahoe where driveability in the snow is imperative.

I plan on keeping her for as long as possible. One of my better car buys ever.

Faults:

New tires $400 (maintenance).

New brake rotors and pads $275 (maintenance).

New positive battery cable, corroded all the way down with broken wires...

Had to replace the boot for the front left stabilizer link $10.

Power steering will make noise when fluid is at a good level, common with this car.

Leaks oil, about 1 quart every 1000 miles.

Leaks coolant, very little.

Cruise control doesn't work, also common with this car.

Radio doesn't work, 15 years old...

Need to get new trim on the bottom of the doors, previous owner must have taken it off or something...

I need to replace one of the catalytic converters, will cost me around $100 for a universal.

General Comments:

Despite all the problems I listed above, most of them are maintenance or minor problems, and if you do your own work, it doesn't cost too much if you spend a little time looking around the Internet for good prices.

With the 5spd and the AWD, this car has ridiculous handling, no matter the weather. I live in Wisconsin and it handles the snow without a problem, even before I replaced my tires.

This car was built for the highway, it is a quick car, but it performs best going highway speeds. This car never quits, the fastest I've taken it was 110 and it got there in a hurry and wasn't done.

As for ride comfort, a lot of people have complained about this but I find the seats to be very comfortable, the only problem is that being a sports car it has stiff suspension and you feel every bump... A price you pay for good handling.

Faults:

1) Transmission 2,700$, (I took it off my self and brought it to a shop to rebuild)

2) Heater core 300$, (Parts Only)

3) Door-leather 180$, (Parts Only)

4) Driver front door (that can be opened without a key when it is completely locked many 1989-1996 90 have a same problem), (Parts Only)

5) Timing Belt Kit 180$, (Parts Only)

6) Water-pump 160$, (Parts Only)

7) Thermostat 75$, (Parts Only)

8) Water (Cooler) Tank 80$, (Parts Only)

9) Fog lights 240$, (Parts Only)

10) Headlight lens (2) 210$, (Parts Only)

11) Rear Right light re-wiring for additional light 50$, (Parts Only)

12) All 4 wheels brake pads plus resurfacing 300$, (Shop resurfacing and me the rest)

13) Water Hoses 160$, (Parts Only)

14) Belt 90$, (Parts Only)

15) Generator 250$, (Parts Only)

16) Axel's 570$, (Parts Only)

17) Front Arm and Bushings 300$, (Parts Only)

18) Brakes fluid flush 60$, (Parts Only)

19) Coolant flush 40$, (Parts Only)

20) Steering hoses 900$ with fluid flash, (Parts Only)

21) Re-Painting a car 390$ + 900$ (Parts + Labor)

With all those and many more parts that are not listed I did it my self.

What if I would paid to a mechanic or a dealer to do all this?

General Comments:

I used to drive a BMW 530I/750il and wanted to try out an Audi ….

I will never buy an Audi again in my life.!!!

I have 1993 90 CS 137xxx Kml

Constant Problems are:

Consumes oil.

Front seats poorly designed (flows in design) getting tier after 1 ½ Hours of drive.

Steering Noise even when fluid at normal level.

Shock/Struts only for a freeway (if going on city roads you will feel like a riding a horse)

Light in speedometer poorly designed you can not clearly see between 0-55 at night.

Gas pedal and brake pedal to close to each other.

Tire size (nobody would put on better then 205/60/15 EXAMPLE 205-245/55/15 I had to find somebody that I know and he knows me to put new tires 235/55/15 and re-do alignment)

Transmission and many other parts are from France Italy and who knows else where in one word.

Made in China assembled in German.

My Final words about it are I better put 15-20$ more for gas and drive BMW 750IL then an Audi-WV of any model.

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