Car financing: 1988 Audi 5000
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.4 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 12.4 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 1988 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1988 Audi 5000 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 5-cylinder | 2.2L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.2L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 5-cylinder | 2.3L 5-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 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 |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km | 13.9 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.5 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km | 291.5 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.22 | $19.38 | $20.31 | $20.31 | $20.31 | $20.31 |
1988 Audi 5000: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.3 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L |
| Cylinders | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| 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) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,525 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 | $3,876 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,062 |
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 1988 Audi 5000
- NHTSA lists 3 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 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (1). 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1988 Audi 5000?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1988 Audi 5000 for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. For anyone shopping for the 1988 Audi 5000, here are the facts that matter.
Before you sign for the 5000
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Under the hood
Its powertrain is the 2.2L 5-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
A combined rating of 12.4 L/100 km works out to about 37 litres per 300 km. That works out to about $19.22 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Best uses
It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Size and space
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. Luggage space is 481 litres, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
A longer test drive
A test week in the 5000 tells you more than any review. If the 5000 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the 5000 first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Which one to look for
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Within the 1988 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
The cost of driving it
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $192.20 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Let us know
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
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 1988 Audi 5000 from us first.
Ask us about the 1988 Audi 5000
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1988 Audi 5000 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1988 Audi 5000
Does CarmaCars sell the 1988 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 1988 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 1988 Audi 5000 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1988 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.