Should I buy this 5ktqa?

[The Quattro King]

Seems like an $1800 to me.

Shayne P.



1972 MB 280 SEL
1984 4ksq
1987 4ks
1991 v8q5
1991 200q Sedan
1992 S4

Parting:  1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5

> From: Robert Deis <rdeis at io.com>
> Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2000 17:38:06 -0600 (CST)
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Should I buy this 5ktqa?
> 
> 
> Looking for a little advice, and (more importantly) a good mechanic near
> Boulder where I can take it for a thorough inspection.
> 
> Car's an 88, wear and tear body dings (from parking too close to SUVs,
> that sort of thing..) and one bit of moulding missing.
> 
> Interior is in fine shape, though one of hte seat heaters doesn't.
> 
> Mechanicals *seem* fine, with a few exceptions- and the turbo, PS pump,
> and several other things have been replaced within the past 2 years.
> 
> My concerns are:
> Suspension feels a bit squishy
> Max boost I was able to get out of it is 1.1 bar
> Slight oil leak under the front of the motor
> Ingition system idiot light comes on at high boost
> 
> Are this major concerns or minor ones, do you think, and is this car worth
> $3k?
> 
> 
> THanks for the advice...
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