This Audi You've Never Heard of Is the MOST Car You Can Get for Under $2,000!

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[@damilolaakanni]

I'd argue that this isn't ugly, it's just boxy, which was the styling norm in the 80's for most car manufacturers. However, I'd say it's boxier than its competition.

[@Parrotdise290]

Exactly what I thought 🤨

[@SenegalGabriel-GodsServant]

boxy is far nicer than blobject fat ppl cars

[@AMV12S]

Ugly is him, this car is freakin' gorgeous. 👌 Pure macintosh plus vibes.

[@SenegalGabriel-GodsServant]

amen bro@@AMV12S

[@jeeaaenlourens1434]

Not ugly at all! Amazing all the features it had in 1993! And in the ultimate Audi blue colour. Give it some TLC and you're king😂

[@pawsnpistons]

Is there really a car guy who hasnt heard of the Audi V8?

[@dainwilson4523]

Right? I chalk it up to seeing this new. I guess I am old. And we have had audis in the family since 1983. So being an audi fan, I definitely know these

[@bldontmatter5319]

Welp. The entire American enthusiast team doesn't know it. The entire Japanese/jdm team doesnt know it. The entire trucks squad doesn't know it. The off-roading squad doesnt. The modern car squad doesn't. The super car squad doesnt. So yeah, probably tens of millions of people don't know or care.

[@marquisemiller2108]

I'm only 34 and know these

[@bldontmatter5319]

@@marquisemiller2108 mmk old man

[@taunuslunatic404]

Bear in mind he's American. In Europe we've known it since it was new.

[@nicogi]

I love that big boxy Audi design. This needs to remain in your fleet! :)

[@stefanfalldorf6573]

One of my favourite Audis. Have been driven it a few times years ago. Actually it's based on the Audi 100 (Typ 44, in the US 200) which was also the base for the 200 (US 5000) with it's beautiful 2.2 5cylinder and Quattro AWD. I was maybe 8 years old when my father picked me up with the 200. The 200 and V8 belong to my all time favourite Audis. DTM champions with the V8 (I have been to some races at that time) were Frank Biela and Hans-Joachim Stück a former F1 driver. Third driver was Rallye legend Walter Röhrl. This V8 sadly looks beaten up. In a good shape they go between $10,000 and $30,000 out here in Germany.

[@vancciwu3237]

my dad also got the 2.2 5 cylinder back in China, but no one in our whole provice know how to fix the fuel injection straight 5 engine cause normally it got chrysler engine

[@tristankelsey1746]

Nothing ugly about that beauty of a car. Way better looking than most modern cars in my opinion. It's so rare to see any audi from the 80s or even early 90s these days. I'm glad they made this video. Def something a lil different and really cool

[@viperocco]

My wife said "Almost, Actually, Always Starts" should be on a t-shirt Classic Brendan haha. Keep the car, it will be fun

[@CrystalClearWith8BE]

An Audi V8!?! That was the A8's predessesor that was Audi's first modern full-size luxury sedan made for the early '90s.

[@patricklinkous]

Ahhh I love seeing Audi HVAC from this era! It's an earlier version of the HVAC Audi loaned to Porsche for the 986 and 996. 😊

[@scotturich]

Good eye as a 996 owner not many people know that several parts were borrowed

[@GustavLindstroem]

Having owned 3 of these, one 3.6 automatic, a 3.6 5-speed manual and a 4.2 6-speed manual, i can just say i LOVE them. Sleepers all day long, and the comfort is seriously good as well. The only let-down was the UFO brakes, but those got replaced on most of them anyways. also, the early cars had a GM climate control, that newer style is the same that the A4 would use when it came out in late -94.

[@tony64t]

The Audi sedans of that era were actually lauded as the most beautiful sedans in the world. They were on the cutting edge of style and innovation. The original Ford Taurus was inspired by the aerodynamic Audi sedans that pioneered all-around flush glass on their 100 / 5000 models. That car was arguably the test mule for VW’s future endeavors with Bentley and their own Phaeton.

[@justsomerandomguy4269]

My dad recently bought a really nice one, probably one of the nicest original examples left in Germany. 4.2 V8 and all original, even had the car phone. Sadly when the car arrived it immediately blew a head gasket so it was returned to the dealer who are now looking if they can even fix it

[@danielhussey3631]

It had keyless entry. It’s old school IR keyless entry, hence the light thing (my S4 had the same key). Try replacing the batteries in it and you may have to go through a programming procedure outlined in the manual.

[@mr22guy]

I'd like to know if this is really true - it would be super cool. I've had several German cars with keys just like that, though, and they were all just flashlights.

[@westmittenbricks]

I owned a white 1990 Audi quattro V8 in the early 2000s. The price hasn't changed much, picked mine up for about $1800. Super cool car but repairs ultimately will bleed you dry. Before autozone had it, I had to order CHF fluid from England due to a hydraulic leak that couldn't be repaired. They called it liquid gold for a reason. Worth every penny to show off the Audi phone to friends.

[@quattroTorsen]

Thats a frigging cool car, fixing the hesitating starting issue would make this a cool and rare youngtimer to have in the winter😀

[@anthonykiedis1765]

"It almost always starts", that's bragging rights for any Audi, even modern ones 😂

[@HamGrainger-cs2jv]

Well done that man for saving it from the crusher. Based on Type 44 100/200 or 5000 - they are built like tanks. I read on the net that a chap fell asleep in a 100CD 5 cyl and ran into a road-roller. Hit it so hard it tore the inlet manifold off! He walked away. Keep it, add a bit, change the ECU for aftermarket, clean it up - should be fun. Hoping to see more of it.

[@ExTrumpet]

I had an '88 5000 turbo quattro back in the day...great car! And the 5 sppeed mt made it quick and fun!!

[@thomasseymour4190]

It has keyless entry. The battery in the key is just dead. You can see the receiver on the b pillar.

[@shiftmotorsports9803]

I sold Audis in PA in the mid 90's. We had a lightly used V8 (light green with grey leather) Guy pulls on the lot with a V8 and says "I want that car". I said "you have one already!" His had high miles and ours had low miles. He sold medical equipment and drove a lot. He swore by this car and loved them! Sold!

[@thebigguy8306]

Thank you Brendon and Kase. Love the Audi V8. First encountered it while working at an Audi dealership, where lots of Audi 5000s 80s, and 90s roamed.

[@americanrambler4972]

My mother had one of these. Beautiful, comfortable great driving car. Solid as steel ingot. It came with the phone. The car is almost one of a kind, and almost nobody knew what it was. Everyone thought it was one of the models with the 4 or 6 cylinder engine. The only one who could work on it was the Audi dealer. And any time you serviced it, you had to move the decimal point one point to the right. And you had to special order any parts that needed replacing. And that was over 10 years ago. I would hate to try and fix one now.

[@SCARSORGofficial]

Know it well. We owned a '90 V8 quattro for years and it was a very good and reliable car. Sold around 2003 when another UrS4 took it's place. Also, in the U.S. you could only get the manual in '91 (if I remember correctly) and it was a five speed but they are rare as hens teeth. I've never seen a factory 4.2 manual stateside.

I've owned a 1989 V8 Quattro. The baby 3.6 liter version. Heavy, slow but with an awesome feeling.

[@Thankyou_3]

Great 👍 video! Wool carpet, real leather and amazing legible gauges without any screens? I can’t believe this Audi really impressed me. Audi, learn from your forefathers, quit putting screens on the new cars and start putting back hard buttons and controls. Brendan should buy this Audi but park it in a warehouse for 10 years..these cars will only appreciate in value.

[@nigel-Rollercam-channel]

I still have one of these, a 1993 4.2L, I took care of all the maintenance when i bought it, doesn't look pretty but it has been super reliable surprisingly. Unbelievable in the snow since it is one of the first cars with a yaw sensor for the electronic locking centre differential, utilizes other sensors too, plus a factory Torsen rear differential. Surprised your V8 doesn't have the ABS defeat switch. Part of the starting issue may be worn out distributor cap and rotor of which there are 2, one of each cylinder head, the rotors are glued on making changing them out challenging so they get over looked. Change that auto trans fluid and filter too it's pretty basic Dexron/Mercon 3. I have a couple videos of my V8 on my channel including the measurements for the very rare transmission dipstick, these tend to have a plug instead of a proper dipstick for checking fluid level. Change your timing belt !!!! my V8 was purchased cheap since the T-belt came out in 4 pieces, thankfully it broke at idle and runs the oil pump so the oil pressure was low and the interference engine was rotating fast enough for any internal carnage. Lots of failure points on old luxury cars German or otherwise, so change all the fluids and check all rubber mounts (suspension/engine), change that fuel filter, lube your sunroof guides too. Good Luck!

[@jeremysomeone]

Always loved these, especially in the Pearl white.

[@cameronlovesevolve]

My first car in high school was an 86 Audi 5000 CD Turbo Quattro 5MT - it had SO many little electrical problems aha. Power windows that would work when they wanted to and sometimes roll down even when the car was parked and turned off, the ignition was also super picky and didnt always want to activate when the key was turned. It was an adventure every time i got in it! lol

[@dannykrauskopf7404]

Excellent review!!! You guys rock 😁

[@lokerola]

I've always liked Audi's. But they're like boats. The price of entry for a used one is usually pretty cheap. The price of entry may be low, but the price of ownership is extremely high and never-ending. Like a boat, it's better if your friend owns one and you can borrow it every now and then!

[@bradleykurtz5536]

Regarding the unlock/lock situation…the key did in fact originally have a power lock/unlock control. The little oval bubble in the B-pillar was the transponder. They did not work super well back then, but could be as simple as a battery replacement in the key fob.

[@markarnold5898]

My mom had a problematic 87. These really varied in reliability as we knew people who had no problems with theirs. Repairs were not cheap. Good thing most were under warranty.

[@augusthorch9111]

the V8 was built from 1988 to 1994....

[@markarnold5898]

@@augusthorch9111it could have been an 88, I was a kid. The point being that from new it spent a lot of time at the dealership from the time it was new.

[@augusthorch9111]

@@markarnold5898 😄

[@monsterajr1]

I loved my 91 V8. I bought it used in 99 for around $10K with just about 100K miles on it. Mine was black on black, but I also tinted the windows and the rear taillights and side makers to murder the car out. That car was an awesome car for all four seasons. Winter AWD was great and it loved to sit at 90-100mph on the highway. Mine still had the phone which I activated for a short while when I was spending alot of time in the car. Some fun details you missed: the phone/armrest when all the way up allows for the rear passenger to use it; on below freezing days the door lock has a little heater that when you put the key in will instantly work to defrost a potentially frozen lock; the bose stereo as nice as it is had a propensity to have the rear speakers which are amplified catch fire or die. Yours is reaaalllly rough on the outside but parts of the body are aluminum so shouldn't rust. The car is styled after the 100/200 but if I remember correctly, they do not share much in the way of body or chassis architecture. For that cheap price I'd say keep it and clean it up as much as possible. And get those brakes fixed since I saw the warning light on for it!

[@melvin187]

It is steel.

[@tomsomers1177]

i a 59 years old. i would keep it and take my time fixin it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1600 is a great buy.....

[@DougPrommer]

@TFLclassics Great Video. Its a Great purchase! they are pretty solid cars to drive for the most part as long as they are maintained. The button on the key fob is for the central door locks it runs of RF signal like a remote you point it at the button that sits on the B pillar just about the door. It does have a max distance of about 10ft. As for the starting issues its most likely the Crank and or Cam position sensors are starting to fail. Also the ECU needs to read a certain RPM before the ecu turns the relay on for the fuel pumps to start, so you will need to make sure the battery is good.

[@pyroretired]

I had a 1986 Audi 100CC with a five cyclinder engine when I lived in Germany. I had the same starting issues you guys are having. I think I ended up fix ing gthe fuel distributor so it woudl hold prime, but I don't remember exactly. And i changed the fuel injectors too. Also, that thing ran on the autobahn no issues...wasn't fast but fast but it was solid...

[@spartanchirho]

I love it!! Any expensive luxury car from the 90s I love bc it was my high-school days.

[@GCTO239]

Ugly? Are you kidding me? For the clicks? Here in Europe nobody ever called this car ugly. Timeless design. Come on, guys! Well-known car here in the old world. Great car, superb build quality. Better than on new Audis.

[@pawsnpistons]

I think its ugly and ive been in one and driven it.

[@4zip20]

That passthrough bag blew my mind😂

[@JB91710]

Back in the day I took a new one on a very short test ride. I pulled out of the dealer trip and made a right turn. The body roll was so bad, I had to hang onto the steering wheel to keep from leaning against the door. I drove around the block and got out fast.

[@NoName-mh5lp]

I had 3.6 version it was great car only problem was front ufo brakes and crank position sensor

[@olikat8]

I have a D2 Audi A8L in Ebony Pearl with the caramel& brown tutone interior. Inherited it (as well as a much newer one) from my uncle...it has Konig Hypergram wheels, Michelin sport tires, Bilstein sport struts, and progressive-rate MTS Technik springs. Brakes were upgraded, and the rear "Banana-shaped" muffler was replaced with a Magnaflow dual, 2.25" in/out muffler and a pair of dual-walled stainless tips. I get questions on it often, I've had several guys take pictures of it, and it's look ages very well

[@alexochoamx198]

Reminds me of our old Audi 5000. I say keep it. Classic OG Audi

[@SaturnV69]

I used to own two of these Audi V8's. I owned a 3.6 with the 4 speed auto and the 3.6 with the 5 speed manual. The 5 speed manual I enjoyed the best. The Audi V8 with the auto will be pricey to maintain, especially when the engine or transmission needs extensive service. Both cars are a bit too rare to keep long term because Audi didn't sell enough of them in the North American market. Spare parts and a technician that are familiar with this particular Audi will be hard to come by these days. The price you paid is still good, but I wouldn't invest too much money into it if you have major mechanical issues. Nice video content guys. I like the old stories of the Audi V8 quattros.

[@jendrarambharos4379]

Love the Brendan and Case Duo!

[@franzvanjulio5523]

It is among my favorite Audis. My impression had always been that it is the bridge between Audi of the past and modern Audis of the 1990s and beyond.

[@brownmcpherson5724]

Rented one of these in Germany about 1990. Lot of fun on the autobahn.

[@NFSMAN50]

It's a survivor vehicle from the era!! The Audi V8 you have is an underappreciated survivor car. The car still looks clean and fresh today!! Hopefully you could keep it, maybe repair it and it will be great to go! Had AWD too in it. Compare to what America was putting out in the late 80s early 90s, the Audi V8 looked so modern for it's time.

[@99unclebob]

Brendon, they were great cold weather cars, not Colorado cold Manitoba cold like -35 cold , the owner of a the largest Canadian Tire store in my area of Winnipeg had one new and you could only admire it walking or driving by it, yes black on black and always clean parked outside never plugged or ever used the block heater always started, asked him how it was and he could only smile and say i love it and he went to own the first A8 in Winnipeg and then the A8L ,Lincoln wasn't even close to this it ,the hard start condition could be the accumulator or control pressure regulator, parts that are still available, nice ride, fun in winter car those seat warmers in lower model Audis and VW's only went up to 5 😉

[@einfeldt777]

That’s such a cool “classic”, definitely an oddball that needs a bit of love, so try to keep it on the road please. 👍🤗🤗

[@renars3938]

Great looking car. One of the best looking sedans from that era.

[@matthewdutoit]

You got a rare Gem there. I own 2004 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI which also rare than sedan here in South Africa.

[@frshunter]

Really like this!

[@user-cp8jz9vw6c]

can you find an W140 S320 BENZ ?

[@gregkocher5352]

I had an 87 Quantum Syncro wagon. It'd have been fun to stuff that v8 into it.

[@Andywinnipeg]

One of the coolest Audis ever built.Keep it

[@jeffb6786]

They're amazing cars when everything is working right. I've had 2 of them, a '90 and a '91, so a 3.6 and a 4.2, both auto's. I didn't realize it before watching this video, but I live about 7 miles down the road from you. Anyway, they're amazing in the snow or for a nice blast up Eisenhower Pass, either direction. They are very expensive to maintain though. And unless you know for sure, change the timing belt. Those are interference engines and will take out valves it it snaps. Enjoy it for the $1800 car that it is, that was $52,000 when it was new.

[@ivanpodrez3403]

Audi V8 is definitely a classic! It is a diamond in the rough! You should definitely restore to the best of your ability and the classic car community will be forever thankful.

[@mrdlind22]

The key is infrared. It is supposed to work with the square receiver at the “b” pillar.

[@gordtulk]

Good luck finding parts.

[@stewartkuhnke5872]

great cars I had an abused one but it was still impressive, Service the Trans

[@hitchedtohorsepower]

I have and it's wonderful.... as long as the hydraulic system doesn't break. It's the same system as the old Rolls-Royces and Bentleys. My really low mileage one is going to the junk yard because I haven't been able to get that system working. The hydraulics work the steering, brakes, and a few other things. Otherwise amazing! I still rather have the 5 cylinder turbo 5000s or 200s!! Good luck finding a 6 speed version 😢

[@Julian-do7bv]

Pretty cool car and packed with features to be as old as it is

[@shekharmoona544]

Last time I saw one was in Fort Drum.

[@wernerdanler2742]

I'd keep it. It doesn't seem to have any shakes and rattles and runs well. I don't think it would take much to sort the starting issue. The Quattro system is considered to be the best all wheel drive system ever made.

[@SulikTrucker95]

Fau Acht, we called this in Crimea

[@BoostfedVR4]

I owned a 1990 model many years ago and got it for cheap and sold it for cheap. Really wish I had held on to it. It was a LOT of car for the money

[@dmorga1]

Audis were always bad ass cars, and that V8 must have been something up against the brand-new for '93 740i. Audi always differentiated itself with its own flavor of Germanic motoring, and that quattro system was a real game-changer. You couldn't get anything else like it in 1993 in that class. But, it's an Audi. It was breaking hearts and wallets starting about 26 years ago and it hasn't stopped.

[@Scott6283]

I love these cars. Fix it up and keep it!

[@jonlee580]

I llove classic cars especially 80 and 90s cars.. The era i grew up in and 1600$ for a driving audi is a good price.. I would try to fix it .. Its a literal classic

[@darrendaine4914]

Once you hear the whistling you can't unhear it

[@fortune300]

A lot of european cars for half the price had auto climat control even years before this. But an amazing cars. My fathers friend bought one new 1990, red metallic. SOOOO good locking!

[@jonas852]

i love them!! think the are so cool

[@kelvinhill9874]

Interestingly, the oil temperature and coolant temperature gauges are both in Celsius.

[@inzane5410]

A Lemons Race would be awesome. That would make for a fun series getting this car ready.

[@chrishuyler3580]

Y u ruin classic?! Seriously though, probably not worth putting a cage in it to run 5 laps and blow up some part you’ll never find at a junk yard.

[@louislepage5111]

I haven't seen one of these in years 😊

[@kclefthanded427]

It depends on whether you can find parts and a mechanic who knows how to work on one.

[@josephodmoors4623]

To many, this car is far more attractive than anything Audi has built from 1996-current day.

[@mcwolf4255]

Great looking and advanced car for its day. Audi always made cars faster than advertised. I’m into Range Rovers. If I’d get a AWD sedan it would definitely be an Audi.

[@shanevanc]

When you have a quality car that still retains some those qualities then the only questions are can you afford to fix the blemishes and what is the future for big ice engines? I say hold.

[@axtran]

Been years since I've seen one of these in person... I still want this piece of crap. :D

[@jhsaewert]

Interesting how many of the interior design cues have carried through multiple generations of Audis

[@christophrenken9929]

its an amazing car even today and and a great piece of history

[@2amSpeedMerchant]

Cool car to do up over time as a project.

[@claudelacasse1276]

Had a 93 V8 great vehicle

[@dB_944]

The fuel accumulator might be bad.

[@palebeachbum]

Keep it. Enjoy it as it is until something very expensive goes wrong. Then sell it for what you paid for it. You might get a few months or a year out of it. I personally think it's a very handsome car for a late 80s design. To me, late 80s and early 90s Audis were the pinnacle of Audi design. Come to think of it, that goes for BMW, Mercedes, and Jaguar as well.

[@levyphi]

Cool car. I thought you could only get the 3.6 V8 with FWD.

[@Stuka87]

The starting issue sounds like an ailing fuel pump that has trouble getting up to pressure. These are cool cars though.

[@igglybiggly6951]

How many of these are still around? Compared to same generation of Lexus LS400? Not many I'd guess

[@drewmfie]

its not ugly it is beautiful..

[@lordraiden5398]

Had a 1998 A8. Loved it. Ate up freeway miles. Smooth, comfortable and excellent in the snow. Got rid of it because of to many electrical problems.

[@jayhiggins5239]

This channel is slowly becoming 'Brendon's Garage'.

[@haroldslovinski8785]

You should collaborate with the Car Wizard

[@DEEuroworks]

Nice V8. I would keep it, probably not put too much money into it, just to keep it drivable, clean it up and enjoy it.

[@vwsaiphone]

I have the 1997 Audi cabriolet the same model as princess Diana The check system with the check button was called I’m ok it was how Audi branded the check system to compete with the bmw check system at the time

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

Why is it having problems with the start-up?

[@chrishuyler3580]

I love the idea of driving a late 80s early 90s Audi, I just don’t love the effort it would take to do it. Maybe some day when I’m doom scrolling marketplace my heart will win over my brain and I’ll click “is this available?” and just open my wallet.

[@sportsmansparadice42]

Great car .. My biggest concern would be the automatic transmission.

[@kc0lif]

nice car.

[@spanishjohn420]

0:55 wtf is up with that wheel arch lmao