Car leasing: 1985 Audi 5000
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 12.4 to 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 7 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 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 7
For sale
Rent a 1985 Audi 5000 for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: 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.
1985 Audi 5000 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L 5-cylinder | 2.1L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.2L 5-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.2 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km | 325 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.22 | $21.39 | $21.39 |
1985 Audi 5000: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.1 L | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 20 | 20 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1104 L (39 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$3,950 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 | $4,278 | $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 1985 Audi 5000
- NHTSA lists 7 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 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (10), visibility (5) and steering (4). 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. |
| 87V170000 | 1987-10-28 | vehicle speed control:cruise control | MALFUNCTIONS OF INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF IDLE CONTROL UNIT COULD CAUSE IDLE STABILIZER VALVE TO BECOME ACTIVATED OUTSIDE ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. |
| 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. |
| 87V008000 | 1987-01-03 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift | SUDDEN ACCELERATION FROM A STATIONARY POSITION MAY OCCUR, WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE. |
| 87V009000 | 1987-01-03 | vehicle speed control:cruise control | THE IDLE STABILIZER MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, CAUSING ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS, USUALLY DESCRIBED AS ENGINE SURGE, WHICH INCREASE WITH USAGE OF THE CAR. |
| 86V103000 | 1986-08-04 | fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system | MISADJUSTMENT OF FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ALLOWS FUEL TO ESCAPE AND BE ABSORBED BY THE AIR FILTER. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WITH THE FUEL ABSORBED BY THE AIR FILTER AND AN ENGINE BACKFIRE ON RESTART, THIS FUEL COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1985 Audi 5000
CarmaCars rents cars; this page helps you judge the 1985 Audi 5000 before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. This page puts the 1985 Audi 5000 in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
What to check on the 5000
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on file, mostly about power train, visibility and steering. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Under the hood
The powertrain to know here is the 2.2L 5-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
It is rated at 12.4 L/100 km combined, so budget about 37 litres for 300 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $57.66 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles.
What to expect from the 5000
As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. EPA lists 1,104 litres of luggage space, enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Who rents the 5000
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Drive it on your own roads
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the 5000 first, and buy only if it fits your life. If the 5000 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.22 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Year and trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
One more step
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
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 1985 Audi 5000 from us first.
Ask us about the 1985 Audi 5000
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 Audi 5000 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 Audi 5000
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Audi 5000?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1985 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 1985 Audi 5000 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1985 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.