Used Audi Coupe

What to know before buying: Audi Coupe

From 3 forum threads · updated 12/10/2026

What the reviews say

• Owners describe the 1983 and 1986 2.0-litre versions as reliable, durable and comparatively inexpensive to run.[1]one source
• One owner describes a 1991 2.0-litre Coupe as sporty, practical, inexpensive and durable in use.[1]one source
• The owner of a 1989 Quattro 2.3 20V praises its controllability in slides and ability through snow and mud.[2]one source
• Several owners cite the galvanised body as a major advantage; a 1986 car is also described as resisting rust well.[1][3]

Typical faults

• The owner of a 1983 2.0-litre car reported cooling-system problems.[1]one source

  1983–1983 · 2.0 petrol

• A 1989 Quattro 2.3 20V needed standard suspension bushes annually; reinforced parts lasted longer but made the ride very firm.[2]one source

  1989–1989 · 2.3 20V petrol

• The same 1989 Quattro 2.3 20V repeatedly developed a gearbox fault that caused second gear to jump out.[2]one source

  1989–1989 · 2.3 20V petrol

• One owner of a 1991 2.3-litre car reported repeated suspension and engine repairs during 89,000 km of use.[3]one source

  1991–1991 · 2.3 petrol

• A 1991 2.3-litre car suffered a broken rear transverse locating rod, allowing substantial sideways axle movement.[3]one source

  1991–1991 · 2.3 petrol

• The same 1991 car developed faults with its doors and lighting switches.[3]one source

  1991–1991 · 2.3 petrol

Which engine and version to take

• The owner of a 1989 Quattro 2.3 20V reported that its engine ran well and caused no problems.[2]one source

What to avoid

• One review of a 1991 2.0-litre car criticises its KE-Jet injection system and says Motronic would have been preferable.[1]one source

What to check at the inspection

• On a 2.0-litre car, check cooling-system operation and leaks because faults were reported on a 1983 example.[1]one source
• During the test drive, listen for suspension noise and inspect the bushes; a 1989 Quattro owner replaced them annually.[2]one source
• Test second gear repeatedly under acceleration and on the overrun, ensuring that it does not jump out.[2]one source
• On a 1991 car, carefully inspect the rear transverse rod, its mounts, any welding and sideways axle movement.[3]one source
• Check every door mechanism and lighting switch because faults in both areas were reported on a 1991 car.[3]one source

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]auto.jautajums.lv — Audi Coupe atsauksmes | jautajums.lv · forum
2. [2]iauto.lv — Audi Coupe 1989.gads - Lasītāja pieredze · forum
3. [3]iauto.lv — Audi coupe 2,3 1991.gads - Lasītāja pieredze · forum

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