Certified Pre-Owned: 1981 Audi 5000
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 1981 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.
What to check when buying the 1981 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 equipment (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 83V095000 | 1983-09-22 | service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages | CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. |
| 82V037000 | 1982-04-21 | vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal | ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, AN IMPROPERLY PLACED MAT INTERFERES WITH THE VIBRATION ABSORBER ATTACHED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE PEDAL MAY NOT FULLY RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1981 Audi 5000: before you buy
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1981 Audi 5000 for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 1981 Audi 5000, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Before you sign for the 5000
There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about equipment; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Reading the spec sheet
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
What the 5000 is like
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight.
Who rents the 5000
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Rent it for a week first
Rent first, buy later: a week with the 5000 answers the big questions. A week with the 5000 answers more than any brochure. If the 5000 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
The cost of driving it
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. 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.
Choosing the right one
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Still deciding?
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
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 1981 Audi 5000 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1981 Audi 5000 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1981 Audi 5000
Does CarmaCars sell the 1981 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 1981 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 1981 Audi 5000 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
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.