I lived with a 1988 Audi 80 for 4 years. The model I had was an 80 quattro, It looked like an 80, without the interior wood and leather, body colored bumpers and cost of a 90, but had the 5 cyl engine, 5 spd transmission, rear suspension and quattro system. As this was just after the CBS "unintended acceleration" hack job it was also much less expensive than a BMW 318 or Mercedes to buy and operate (free 3 yr maintenance). Audi of America also added a guaranteed resale plan that limited depreciation. That car had all the wonderful features of the 4 cyl front wheel drive 80 but was dynamically far superior. My pick then and now would be an Audi 80 quattro.
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