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Sharknose said:
I bought this 1991 Audi 80 recently as a usable 'classic' and I like it a lot.
It's a 2.0i 16V quattro - a nice mix of modern comforts and old-fashioned feel and gets a surprising amount of attention.
It's well-built, rust-free (galvanised) and cheap to run with 30+ MPG and classic insurance. It has a nice interior with sport seats.
It's not that quick due to the 4WD sapping some of the 137 horses but it's still nice to drive and it's a very rare car these days (approximately 12 left on UK roads).
Now that is a nice daily driverIt's a 2.0i 16V quattro - a nice mix of modern comforts and old-fashioned feel and gets a surprising amount of attention.
It's well-built, rust-free (galvanised) and cheap to run with 30+ MPG and classic insurance. It has a nice interior with sport seats.
It's not that quick due to the 4WD sapping some of the 137 horses but it's still nice to drive and it's a very rare car these days (approximately 12 left on UK roads).
If you're interested in the Prelude, this is worth a mention:
It will hassle a DC2 round the twisties and is better screwed together, galvanised so no rust issues, cheaper to insure, more comfortable for long journeys (particularly if you are of a wider frame and thus a bit big for the DC2 Recaros which are designed for 80kg JDM fellows).
Your £2500 could see you in a pretty tidy facelift 2001-2002 model.
It will hassle a DC2 round the twisties and is better screwed together, galvanised so no rust issues, cheaper to insure, more comfortable for long journeys (particularly if you are of a wider frame and thus a bit big for the DC2 Recaros which are designed for 80kg JDM fellows).
Your £2500 could see you in a pretty tidy facelift 2001-2002 model.
Edited by Kozy on Tuesday 31st July 12:59
That audi is lovely! very jealous! if your ever selling hah (cheeky i know sorry)
i appreciate all the jap reliability, but im after something a little more professional, like a bmw or something bavarian next to a jap car just has abit more 'professional' image? probably not worded that right and made huge sweeping statements, sorry
i appreciate all the jap reliability, but im after something a little more professional, like a bmw or something bavarian next to a jap car just has abit more 'professional' image? probably not worded that right and made huge sweeping statements, sorry
johnhenry said:
That audi is lovely! very jealous! if your ever selling hah (cheeky i know sorry)
i appreciate all the jap reliability, but im after something a little more professional, like a bmw or something bavarian next to a jap car just has abit more 'professional' image? probably not worded that right and made huge sweeping statements, sorry
I see what you are saying, but I doubt you would look any more professional in a £2500 BMW.i appreciate all the jap reliability, but im after something a little more professional, like a bmw or something bavarian next to a jap car just has abit more 'professional' image? probably not worded that right and made huge sweeping statements, sorry
johnhenry said:
Bullet proof, Good build quality - check
professional appearance - just a clean smart good looking car - check
Something a little different maybe? -check
something that goes anywhere/does anything 4x4 essentially. - check
johnhenry said:
That audi is lovely! very jealous! if your ever selling hah (cheeky i know sorry)
The owner of a local Audi specialists that I took it to tried to persuade me to sell it but I can't think what else I could buy in such good condition for that sort of money. It's got every MoT certificate, a fully stamped service history and has averaged just 4K miles a year. It's still shiny under the arches!
There's a red early 'B3' 80 quattro on Ebay but there's no mention of the mileage or history.
It looks like a basic 8v version with black bumpers and without the Speedline split-rim style wheels.
It's got the sport seats, VDO instruments and Audi Sport steering wheel though so it might be worth a look?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1987-AUDI-80-QUATTRO-RED...
If you don't need 4 doors, hat about an Audi Coupe? The early ones look great (IMO) and you have a great choice of engines and specs.
They are excellent value as long as you choose wisely...I like the sound of the red one below.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4074128.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3992996.htm
Kozy said:
If you're interested in the Prelude, this is worth a mention:
It will hassle a DC2 round the twisties and is better screwed together, galvanised so no rust issues, cheaper to insure, more comfortable for long journeys (particularly if you are of a wider frame and thus a bit big for the DC2 Recaros which are designed for 80kg JDM fellows).
Your £2500 could see you in a pretty tidy facelift 2001-2002 model.
Good call - I like that!It will hassle a DC2 round the twisties and is better screwed together, galvanised so no rust issues, cheaper to insure, more comfortable for long journeys (particularly if you are of a wider frame and thus a bit big for the DC2 Recaros which are designed for 80kg JDM fellows).
Your £2500 could see you in a pretty tidy facelift 2001-2002 model.
Edited by Kozy on Tuesday 31st July 12:59
Sharknose said:
The owner of a local Audi specialists that I took it to tried to persuade me to sell it but I can't think what else I could buy in such good condition for that sort of money.
It's got every MoT certificate, a fully stamped service history and has averaged just 4K miles a year. It's still shiny under the arches!
There's a red early 'B3' 80 quattro on Ebay but there's no mention of the mileage or history.
It looks like a basic 8v version with black bumpers and without the Speedline split-rim style wheels.
It's got the sport seats, VDO instruments and Audi Sport steering wheel though so it might be worth a look?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1987-AUDI-80-QUATTRO-RED...
If you don't need 4 doors, hat about an Audi Coupe? The early ones look great (IMO) and you have a great choice of engines and specs.
They are excellent value as long as you choose wisely...I like the sound of the red one below.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4074128.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3992996.htm
Now there's a blast from the past! What a great car to own as a daily. It's got every MoT certificate, a fully stamped service history and has averaged just 4K miles a year. It's still shiny under the arches!
There's a red early 'B3' 80 quattro on Ebay but there's no mention of the mileage or history.
It looks like a basic 8v version with black bumpers and without the Speedline split-rim style wheels.
It's got the sport seats, VDO instruments and Audi Sport steering wheel though so it might be worth a look?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1987-AUDI-80-QUATTRO-RED...
If you don't need 4 doors, hat about an Audi Coupe? The early ones look great (IMO) and you have a great choice of engines and specs.
They are excellent value as long as you choose wisely...I like the sound of the red one below.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4074128.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3992996.htm
cra1gy1989 said:
Not to go off the subject or anything, but how a bout a fabia vrs? I think there good looking? Diesel? But good mpg! Reliable! And the little things shift! Get yourself a remmaped one and you'll have a good buzz! Get mine wheel spinning in 4th gear in the wet! Just a thought and I no... people suggest there own cars....
Not a bad idea but would you get one for £2500?Genelec said:
Sure is bullet proof! Good find sir! 
johnhenry said:
i appreciate all the jap reliability, but im after something a little more professional, like a bmw or something bavarian next to a jap car just has abit more 'professional' image? probably not worded that right and made huge sweeping statements, sorry
Pah, the image is irrelevant, the drive is everything! 
A couple of teutonic suggestions.
This E30 320i 4dr looks great IMO and is currently bid under budget:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160852633213
This very original Golf GTi Mk2 8V 5dr is £500 over budget but might be worth a punt as it looks a peach:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290752047804
Having owned both, personally I'd go for the Golf but either would make a great daily with a difference.
This E30 320i 4dr looks great IMO and is currently bid under budget:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160852633213
This very original Golf GTi Mk2 8V 5dr is £500 over budget but might be worth a punt as it looks a peach:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290752047804
Having owned both, personally I'd go for the Golf but either would make a great daily with a difference.
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