Used Audi 80 B4 (1991-1995).Is it worth buying?[gallery]

In the history of modern automotive automotive industry, Audi 80 B4 is a milestone.The car that motorized our western neighbors was also extremely popular in other European countries.In the second half of the 90s, used copies became one of the favorite vehicles of Polish taxi drivers, and this is the best proof that the car was extremely durable.After Poland's accession to the European Union, Audi 80 jumped into the top cars imported over the Vistula from Western Europe.

80 production began in 1972.The first generation already in 1973 won the title of the European Car of the Year.Interestingly, the economical Audi diesel engine introduced this model under the hood in 1982, and two years later the manufacturer began to protect the body against corrosion by full galvanizing.In the United States, the B4 version was sold as Audi 90.Was much better equipped, M.in.in air conditioning, cruise control, electrically adjustable seats, sunroof, leather upholstery and 2.8E V6 engine.Version B4 was actually the result of the Lifting of the B3 variety, produced between 1986 and 1991.The car got M.in.A composite mask with a grill, slightly different front and rear lights, 7 cm increased wheelbase.In this form, the 80 was produced until 1995, when it was replaced with the A4 model.

One million kilometers without renovation

The range of engines is primarily 15 gas versions.A 1.6 -liter unit was offered in 70 HP and 100 HP variants (from 1993).The 2.0 engine popular on Polish roads was in varieties with a capacity of 90, 115 or 140 HP with front -wheel drive, and 115, 137 and 140 HP in the Quattro version with drive for both axles.Less common engines are m.in.2.3 E 133 HP, 2.6 V6 150 HP and 2.8 E 174km.Diesel is a tireless 1.9 TDI engine in 75 HP and 90 HP (1991-1994).Drive units are one of the strongest pages of Audi 80 B4.Among the gasoline engines, the 1.6 and 2.0 versions are the most recommended and popular.They are engines with single -point fuel injection.They are very durable.After greater mileage, in the order of 200-300 thousand.km is enough to replace the valve sealants in them and the car will easily cover another distance.The repair is very simple, it does not even require removal of the head, and with the parts it should not cost more than PLN 300-400.Another, often repetitive failure were damage to rubber hoses, which the air is led from the flowmeter to the suction collector.Due to the weaker material, the wires were cracked, which resulted in waving speeds, the engine, and often also the troublesome start -up.Unfortunately, the snakes only appeared as original parts and cost up to PLN 500-600 with an exchange.

Audi 80 B4 works well with the LPG installation.Provided that the system is selected well for the engine version.If the car is equipped with a mechanical fuel injection, just mount the III generation system (distributor installation).The sequential system - 4th generation will do best in electronic injection versions.Paradoxically, the newer installation will be cheaper and we will pay OK for it,.2.3-2.5 thous.zloty.III generation systems are less and less common.They are produced by the Dutch, and the processing of the car can cost up to 4,000.zloty.- The engines in Audi 80 are very durable, if the installation is constantly controlled and tuned in a qualified service, there is no problem with setting on the valve sockets - assures Wojciech Zieliński from the AWRES website in Rzeszów.

The 1.9 TDI engine does not need to be introduced, because it is one of the most sought after and popular on the Polish secondary market.In the 80, its initial versions were installed, very durable and cheap in possible repairs.Both versions 75 and 90 HP are equipped with an electronic injection pump, which is a solution much more durable than today's pump injectors or Common Rail systems.The pump should withstand at least 250-300 thousand without renovation.km. Ewentualna regeneracja to w zależności od zakresu usługi od 1500 do 2500zloty.The only drawback of 1.9 TDI engines is the underdeveloped multi -belt tensioner, driving the air conditioning compressor and alternator.Any failure results in insufficient belt tension, which raises problems M.in.with engine charging.Repair costs OK. 800zloty.

The suspension elements are very durable.Balls and swingarms on Polish roads withstand up to 200,000.km, nieco szybciej wymiany mogą wymagać łączniki stabilizatora.Fortunately, there are a lot of substitutes on the market for parts that are cheap and durable.

Conservative style

The interior of the audi 80 is not excessively spacious.Although the car aspires to the "D" segment, in fact it only slightly exceeds the capacity of most popular compact cars.You can complain about the shortage of the place above all at the back, where from the seat of the sofa to the back of the front seats of the space there is not much.The front is a bit better, but also without a revelation.A shortage of the car makes up for the performance, which is at a very high level.According to many drivers, the last audi produced without exaggerated savings on materials, with great care and taste.The interior of the 80 is made of soft, but very solid materials that endure the passage of time perfectly.This can be seen especially on the armchairs, which thick and solid upholstery does not rub in sensitive places even after the car drove several hundred thousand kilometers.The style of the interior may arouse controversy today.On the one hand, its simplicity is captivating.The cockpit is free from unnecessary switches, embossing and inserts imitating wood or metal.In the central part under three large bars of the airflow, only the switches of emergency, fog lamps, glass heating and ventilation knobs were placed, which in richer versions are replaced by the air conditioning control panel.The upper part of the door at the rear and front was finished with the same material as the seats.

The standard in most versions are electrically control front windows and side mirrors, ABS, power steering and central locking.Especially at the end of the production of the cars also had airbags, and many copies can be found with a sunroof.In 1994-1995, original 15-inch alloy wheels were very popular.

Before buying Audi 80 B4, check the history of the car first.If it is accident -free, he should not have signs of corrosion.Because the production of these cars ended 20 years ago, it will be difficult to find a copy with a mileage less than 250-300 thousand.km.Therefore, for cars that have much less on the meter, it is better to approach cautiously.The best engines are 1.6 and 2.0 gasoline and 1.9 TDI diesel, in each version.Both 75 and 90 HP are the last engines equipped with a pump, not injectors.Thanks to this, they are very durable and without renovations they travel up to a million kilometers.Finding a well -kept, functional and documented car will not be easy, so you should focus on a longer search.

Audi 80 B4 - technical data and performance

Average prices of used copies (in thirts.zloty)

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