1990 Audi V8 Review

Super Car for the money

Written by: imnion on 09/15/2004

Vehicle

1990 Audi V8 4 Dr Quattro 4WD Sedan

Review

I bought this car in August of 04 and it had 117,000 miles. Near perfect condition inside and out. I've done quite a bit of research online and I've never seen a one with a bad interior yet. The leather NEVER cracks. The exterior is just about the same. I have yet to see a rusty one. It's geared on the high end so you won't get the fast 0-60 you'd hope for, but I had it at 125 MPH (smooth as silk)and it coulda did more but I didn't want to see a deer. On the other hand it is a 15 year old car and there is some nuisance electrical problems, ie. radio, back window, AC.

Favorite Features

Highway ride...The Looks...The interior...The V8...The seats/adjustments...AWD.... and Hey! It's an Audi !!

Suggested Improvements

More space between the brake pedel and the accelerator. Cupholders. A battery charge guage. Maybe more reliable power windows.

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AudiQuattroV8

Written by: Lester Jebson on 04/26/2004

Vehicle

1990 Audi V8 4 Dr Quattro 4WD Sedan

Review

Great car! Comfort, luxury & reliability for less than $5,000. We use it in the Rocky mountains. The AWD & ABS make it perfect for winter mountain driving. It's like a luxurious SUV without the high rollover potential!

Favorite Features

All Wheel Drive, ABS, V8 for under 5K. The V8 mileage is 150,000 and it still gets 22 mpg with a V8 engine! And what is the top end on this thing? It still throws you back when you step on the gas at 100mph! 14 years later, it is still waiting for its chance at the Autobahn!

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Outstanding car!

Written by: Sean's V8 on 03/23/2004

Vehicle

1990 Audi V8 4 Dr Quattro 4WD Sedan

Review

I was actually looking for another 200tq, but decided to get the V8 after I had the pleasure of driving one. I can't express enough how great a car the V8 is. I live in NH and travel to NYC about 5-6 times a year. I have driven it at 125 mph (no traffic, good radar det.) and it is flawless. 15 years old, 160k miles. Added sat radio, and 16" wheels. Audi was not selling many cars here in the early 90's, so great cars like this went by basically unnoticed.

Favorite Features

The body style never looks outdated. No badging from the factory. Quattro. Interior fit & finish better than any other car in its class. Exlcusivity.

Suggested Improvements

They did improve on it in 1991 by bringing in a man trans.

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Executive Express

Written by: ron90V8Q on 01/14/2004

Vehicle

1990 Audi V8 4 Dr Quattro 4WD Sedan

Review

I bought this car for $4,000. Quite a bargain considering it cost nearly $50,000 14 years ago. What a steal. I was looking for an inexpensive package of luxury and all wheel drive. And this car is all of that and then some. It has every possible option (excluding navigation) that today's luxury cars come equipped with. And the V8 sticks to the road in any weather condition. Still no rust and only minor mechanical repairs. Great value!

Favorite Features

Of course, quattro all wheel drive. Very comfortable heated leather seats. Lots of wood grain. Plenty of cabin room. Great Euro exterior design (no badges - I'd rather let people guess the model!).

Suggested Improvements

Lacks enough power to move this 2 ton beast the way I'd really like. For more performance, I would suggest getting the '92-'94 model with the 4.2L V8. No cupholders. Reapairs are pretty pricey at the shop. Needs 17" or 18" wheels.

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Audi V8 Quattro

Written by: Richstone on 08/20/2003

Vehicle

1990 Audi V8 4 Dr Quattro 4WD Sedan

Review

The 1990 Audi V8 clearly demonstrates what quality design, build, and materials can do for a car. The attention to detail is prevalent through out. Though this car is 13 years old (review written in '03) it demonstrates virtually no wear inside or out. The materials used in manufacture are cleary top notch. This car does not squeak, rattle, or succomb to wind noise. For its size, it has strong acceleration and good braking. Interior comfort is well above average. The '90 V8 befits its name as a flagship.

Favorite Features

V8, seating comfort, sound system, anti-lock brake shut-off feature (great in snow and loose gravel, heated door locks and seats, headlight wipers

Suggested Improvements

Only improvements for this car would be for Audi dealerships to take some customer service lessons from Infiniti dealers.

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