Should I buy this 5ktqa?

[Ameer Antar]

I would stay away unless you can get it for under a grand. The turbo issue 
can be much more than just the turbo itself, esp. since the check engine 
light goes on. The boost should reach 1.4 bar. 1.1 is barely any boost at 
all. Oil leak could be coming from turbo as well. A decent rebuilt turbo is 
$500, plus labor which could be a good amount. Suspension issues are 
expensive b/c parts are....could be worn/oily bushings or just worn springs 
or shocks. You can easily sink a grand into suspension if you want the car 
to handle like new. Just my opnion.

-ameer


At 06:51 PM 12/3/2000 , you wrote:
>Seems like an $1800 to me.
>
>Shayne P.
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>
>
>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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> >