The legendary 1994 Audi 100 has covered nearly half a million kilometers and still impresses with reliability, fuel efficiency, and body durability. The owner shared the nuances of owning this car, as reported by Autonews.ru. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

The Audi 100 became the predecessor of the A6 family and earned nicknames like "cigar" and "herring" in the post-Soviet space. An example of the model's durability is a Russian example with nearly 500,000 km on the odometer, which continues to be used daily.

The main advantage of the old Audi is its body. The sedan has retained almost all of its factory paint: only the hood has been repainted due to numerous chips.

The owner attributes the lack of serious corrosion to the fully galvanized body. According to him, it is in metal preservation that thirty-year-old Audis significantly outperform many BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes of the same age. For Kazakhstan, where cars face not only temperature fluctuations but also winter road chemicals, such durability is especially relevant.

Under the hood sits a rare 2.5-liter diesel producing 115 hp, paired with an automatic transmission. Over the entire mileage, the cylinder head has been seriously repaired only once—at approximately 430,000 km. According to the owner, the engine is now in excellent condition.

The diesel is also quite economical:

  • 01For a large sedan from the early 1990s, such figures look quite modest.

Despite the sedan's age, there are no problems with common parts: suspension components, timing belts, dust boots, and other consumables are available. A timing belt kit for the Audi can cost less than 10,000 rubles (about 53,000 tenge), which is cheaper than a kit for a Lada Kalina.

However, rare parts are noticeably more expensive. For example, a one-piece rear taillight can cost at least 20,000 rubles (about 106,000 tenge). Finding an original is difficult, and aftermarket alternatives may fit poorly in terms of dimensions and gaps.

The Audi 100 combined front- or all-wheel drive, an aerodynamic body, and a wide range of engines, including the famous five-cylinder motors. The model was also cheaper than the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Today, the "hundredth" is valued for its simplicity, repairability, and character. The owner, who has also driven more modern Audis, is in no hurry to replace it. In his opinion, new cars have become more technological and comfortable but have lost their individuality.

On the secondary market in Kazakhstan, the Audi 100 is still common. On Kolesa.kz, about 1,500 fourth-generation cars are listed for sale.

Earlier, Kursiv Avto reported that Audi brought the new A6 to Kazakhstan and reminded of its legends.