"The Audi"

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1981 Audi 5000S Diesel 4-door
Acquired 3-94 for $950
1st car I owned.
2nd car I drove regularly.

Drivetrain:
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • 5-speed
  • AC (didn't work)
  • Power steering
Tires, Suspension & Brakes:
  • Mismatched Tires
  • Stock wheels
Lighting:
  • Hella 530 Fog Lights
  • Stock headlights
Electronics:
  • Optimus AM/FM Cassette
  • Stock front speakers
  • Sparkomatic 5X7 rear speakers
  • CB
Interior:
  • Stock
Exterior:
  • Sunroof
  • Peeling clearcoat
Other:

This car still has the official title of "the slowest car I have ever driven". They took the 1.6L diesel from the rabbit & slapped on an extra cylinder making it a 2.0L 5-cylinder, the only problem was that the car was more than 25% bigger, so it was even slower. I still managed to have a lot of fun with this car, it was a great road trip car, just set the cruise control & it would go all day. It was also pretty reliable & only needed a couple of belts, hoses & a used tire during the 2 years that I drove it, although the glow plugs never did work right. I wound up selling it for $50 in the fall of '96.

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