Should I buy this 5ktqa?
Robert Deis
rdeis at io.com
Mon Dec 4 00:30:16 EST 2000
On Sun, 3 Dec 2000, The Quattro King wrote:
> Seems like an $1800 to me.
Harsh words- but you guys are the experts. Couple related Q's:
I live at an altitude of 6000ft, could that contribute to the low boost
reading?
The car's owner's manual (which is in the glove compartment, along with 4
years of meticulous service records..) indicates that running low octane
fuel (they use regular unleaded) can cause the ignition light to come on
under high boost as it does- does that seem a plausible explanation?
The service record shows that just about everything on the "common failure
list" has been replaced recently, including the turbo, so I'm inclined to
give it a closer look- the current owner is obviously well off, and took
it to the dealer for all mechanical work.
Recapping:
> > Mechanicals *seem* fine, with a few exceptions-
> >
> > My concerns are:
> > Suspension feels a bit squishy (but similar to the A6 Idrove a
> > couple weeks ago)
> > Max boost I was able to get out of it is 1.1 bar indicated
> > (but felt considerably quicker than the 2.8/slushbox in the A6)
> > Slight oil leak under the front of the motor
> > Ingition system idiot light comes on at high boost
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