Just think when you see an Audi 80 and you will undoubtedly come to the conclusion that that rarely or almost never happens again. The 80 is pretty extinct, you can say. However, this one is still there and it is for sale!
According to our data, less than 100 of the last Audi 80s, the B3 and B4, are left in the Netherlands. Perhaps there are still just over 100, units from 1986 are quite over-represented and that can concern both the B2 and the B3, but it is clear that the 80 is becoming extremely rare. We were also somewhat shocked by the low number. Despite its relative simplicity, an 80 is a car that now really deserves a place in this section.
The example we found is a wonderfully unpretentious 80. A 1.8 C, so a fairly modest version. For the more luxurious work, you went for a 1.9 E, 2.0 E or certainly an E Quattro. If you were completely the gentleman, you could of course also go for the 90. With this 1.8, however, you were already well endowed, although this 80 is equipped with an automatic transmission. That took the hallway out quite a bit. The 90 hp 1.8 with manual gearbox was good for a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 12.4 seconds, with an automatic transmission you took almost 2.5 seconds longer over the same sprint. But hey, once you were on your way, you were fine in about 80. Striking in this version is that you just open the windows with a crank, but the side mirrors are electrically adjustable again. This car also seems to have central locking. So here and there a pinch of luxury in 1991, albeit modest.
Look what a wonderful simplicity. Get those cassettes out of the dust!
Like the previously discussed BMW 316 – which is very similar to this Audi 80 on many fronts – we think we are dealing with a car that has had a relatively quiet life. At least that is apparent from the apparently neat and original condition and the mileage of less than 1.5 tons. It has had quite a few owners, yes, six to be exact. However, when you consider that this is an almost 31-year-old car, that’s no shame. Incidentally, we are lying a bit when we say ‘original condition’, because in our opinion the light direction indicators at the front do not belong on it. After all, it is an 80 from before the facelift (or generation change, if you will). You can see this in the grille, which is not yet integrated into the hood, the bumper work and also the rear lights, which still have orange blinkers. Oh well, maybe something to set it straight.
With an asking price of €2,750, there is undoubtedly an enthusiast who still knows what to do with this car. In any case, we would really like it, especially given its rarity, if this 80 remains with us for the time being.
– Thanks for information from Autoweek.nl