1987 Audi 5000 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.4 to 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 12.4 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 1987 Audi 5000 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1987 Audi 5000 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.2L 5-cylinder | 2.2L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.2L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 5-cylinder | 2.3L 5-cylinder | 2.3L 5-cylinder | 2.2L 5-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.22 | $19.22 | $20.31 | $20.31 | $20.31 | $20.31 | $20.31 | $21.39 |
1987 Audi 5000: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 1104 L (39 cu ft) | 1104 L (39 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 1104 L (39 cu ft) | 1104 L (39 cu ft) | 1104 L (39 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 | $3,844 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,278 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1987 Audi 5000
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (3), service brakes (2) and steering (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93V006000 | 1993-01-11 | power train:axle assembly | THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF THE TRANSAXLE IS LOST OVER TIME DUE TO EVAPORATION. LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING AND GEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL. |
| 89V006000 | 1989-01-17 | fuel system, gasoline | FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| 87V157000 | 1987-10-06 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | REPEATED TOPPING OFF OF FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING REDUCES THE EXPANSION SPACE WITHIN THE TANK ALLOWING VAPORS TO ESCAPE FROM THE CHARCOAL FILTER TO OUTSIDE RATHER THAN BEING INDUCTED INTO THE ENGINE. |
| 87V158000 | 1987-10-06 | service brakes, air:disc:caliper | CERTAIN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS COULD BIND AND CONSEQUENTLY OVERHEAT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1987 Audi 5000: before you buy
No 1987 Audi 5000 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. For anyone shopping for the 1987 Audi 5000, here are the facts that matter.
Recalls and complaints
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Specs, explained
The powertrain here is the 2.2L 5-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Fuel use is rated 12.4 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 37 litres. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $192.20. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles.
When the 5000 makes sense
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends.
The 5000 in everyday use
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. Luggage space is rated at 481 litres: a family's bags for a long weekend.
Rent it for a week first
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Within the 1987 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.22 in fuel.
Over to you
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1987 Audi 5000 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1987 Audi 5000 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1987 Audi 5000
Does CarmaCars sell the 1987 Audi 5000?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1987 Audi 5000 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1987 Audi 5000 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1987 Audi 5000 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3844.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.