Get the Best Priced Audi 100 Parts

Only from 1970 through 1976 was the Audi 100 sold in the United States. After that, the same car was sold under the name Audi 5000. The earliest Audi 100 cars are exceptionally rare today, but they left such an impression that an article in Bloomberg suggests that this car is one that collectors seek out, but cannot find due to their low numbers. Those who own these first Audi cars sold in the United States should consider themselves lucky for having a piece of history in their garages.

The moniker 100 came from its output of 100PS (PS, standing for the German equivalent to horsepower, though measured in a slightly different way). This was close to 115 horsepower in the 1.8-liter engine. In 1970, trim options included only one version, the LS, but by 1972, there were three choices: the high end LS, the mid-level GL, and the base. Drivers could also opt for an automatic transmission instead of just a manual, though by 1974, the trim levels were reduced to the original LS, and the 1974 model year cars were newly equipped with fuel injectors. Not much else changed on the Audi 100 until the 1977 model year when its U.S. name was changed to the Audi 5000. Vehicle designs included a two-door or four-door sedans. Though the run of the Audi 100 in the United States was only six years, it is still a highly sought after car today.

What makes these cars so popular yet so hard to find? During their run in the United States, people bought them for their value and better gas mileage. This was a time when many drivers wanted alternatives to the heavy gas guzzlers on the market, and the Audi 100 fit the bill, but because these were not luxury cars that were built to last for decades or sports cars that were only driven on weekends, they were used on a daily basis. This regular use, despite the quality Audi 100 parts used, meant that the cars would not last into the next century. Only a small number of well-preserved Audi 100 cars exist in the United States. One estimate suggests that the number is around 1000 cars that still exist in the US, but there are likely more overseas where the Audi 100 retained its name until the 1990s.

Though there are not many Audi 100 cars on the road, the ones that still exist will need compatible components to keep them running. Looking for new and used Audi 100 parts online can be a hassle, but there is a place where it's easy to find all the Audi 100 parts you need: PartsGeek.com. There, they have Audi 100 parts for sale as well as other Audi parts for other variations of the 100. Whether you have owned your car since it came off the line or just purchased a used model, the parts your Audi must have are at PartsGeek.com. They can help you with anything for your Audi.