Audi 100 Turbo

Advantages: Consumption, Very vast and comfortable, approval of control
Disadvantages: a little light reliability for a audi, high dimension

...It is one of my relative who has this car. I know it well because I went on holidays several times. First, I want to say you that I love driving this car : its engine is flexible and powerful, it very roomy and consumes very little for a vehicle of this category. This car was bought of occasion with 100 000 kms at a private individual. The criterion of the purchase was a vast and comfortable car consuming little fuel. One can say that the mission is successful, but my relative have some trouble with the Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDI. He wants an AUDI car for several reasons: Reputation of serious and reliability, quality of manufacture and also esthetics. It is necessary to put the finger on some things very disappointing from the mechanical point of view: concern with the water pump which releases a week after he bought it (cost around 600... Read review

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Advantages: Turbo really makes a difference
Disadvantages: See PS.

...I have always been a bit wary of Audis. For reasons which are too long to esplicate, I changed my views on this car relatively recently. I bought my biturbo S4 wagon in August 99 and loved every single km spent in it since. First of all, Audi quality is top notch, probably the best among european brands. Material choice, finish, assembly, feel are all above the pickiest criticisms. Low end torque is simply FABULOUS, turbo lag is perceivable but easy to get used to, but then, there are few cars that can accelerate from sub 1500rpm in 6th with such brute force. The subtle whistling of the blowers is addictive, traction is faultless, dry and wet roads alike. I make an average of 11.5L/100km, but hammering or intensive city driving can get the fuel tag much higher. Seldom push the revs above 4000rpm, there's so much down below that it... Read review

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Advantages: Stylish, good value, reliable, high spec
Disadvantages: Odd niggling faults, but nothing major

...in the steering and a little ponderous, but nevertheless fine. The gear change is a little 'notchy' into second. Brakes are very good: disc brake all around with ABS, and they are sharp too. The Audi A4 brakes are over-assisted, but these are well weighty, making progressive and controlled stopping easy. Wind noise and tyre noise are kept low, for a car of its class. Economy from the VW group 1.6 is good, though turbo-diesel versions are of course much better. The accommodation is good inside without ever being very roomy. They can be a little sombre, but the boot is a good size, and it taller and wider than some but less deep than many. Plastics and general feelare of a very solid and well made car with good quality materials. Problems? Well for me, the door pulls in the front are looking a little tired as the rubberised surface has not worn... Read review

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