Audi 80

After owning six cars in the previous five years, the last being a nearly-new Honda Civic, friends and relatives thought I was off my nut to buy such an old car. So what did I get for my £300. Registered in 1984 on a B-plate (but built in 1983), one elderly owner from new, a year's MOT and a full Audi service history for it's 51,000 miles. It came to me via an internet auction, and I was lucky - the seller put it on without a reserve, but I was the only bidder. He worked for the dealership where it had always been serviced and had bought it from the old chap when it had failed it's MOT due to lack of use. Although he was taking a loss on the sale, he ...

It is now 1 year since I was given my first free car, a C reg Audi 80 1.6 petrol. (see below) and here are my findings. Nothing has gone wrong or left me stranded in a major way. I did run out of petrol a couple of weeks ago, but that was my own fault, I just ignored the fuel gauge! Doh! It does leak a bit in heavy rain, I think the door seals are leaking. I can live with that. It has just passed it's MOT with a clean bill of health. The only parts I have replaced are: Engine oil (3 times), spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, gearbox oil, HT leads, distributor cap and rotor arm, and 4 new tyres. It has always started first time, and can crusie in ...

I had been looking to get a new car for a little while now, problem being that after a Alfa Romeo I wasn't prepared to get anything that wasn't as fast, smooth, and comfortable as what I was now used to. Then I saw the Audi 80. The car itself looks strong, with a wide and yet still aerodynamic body, a sturdy look that makes you feel that it is a safe a solid car to drive. However the outside does look a lot better than the interior, the dash is a bit plain, and the car is a little cramped for the driver, as when in your seat you can not use the side door compartments without first dislocating your wrist. The true pleasure in this car is the ...