Audi 80 Cabriolet buying advice

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Audi 80 Cabriolet buying advice

I'm considering buying an Audi 80 Cabriolet as a daily driver to replace my current W123. I have read HJ review and there isn't a huge list of troubles listed. I'm not a great lover of depreciation, turbos or electronics in cars. I know that the 80 Cabtiolet doesn't have a turbo. Do electronics control the operation of engine and gearbox and if so are they reliable and/or economically fixable - would you steer me away from or toward auto's or V6's?

Asked on 13 August 2015 by Alan Morgan

Answered by Honest John

Unlike the W123, these are all belt cam engines, all have ECUs end electronic fuel injection. They were galvanized, so rust should not be too much of a problem. HJ Classics entry here: classics.honestjohn.co.uk/reviews/audi/cabriolet/ Excellent guidance from four owners reviews here: classics.honestjohn.co.uk/owner-reviews/audi/cabri.../

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