Should I buy this 5ktqa?

[Wallace White]

Doesn't the check engine light under boost mean that the ECU has gone to
full retard but is still getting knock? That's my recollection, though I
can't say for sure. I bet Orin knows...

- Wallace
  '87 5kcstq 167k

Ameer Antar wrote:
> 
> 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.
> >
> >
> >
> >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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> > > Rob Deis                  "Let the people know beforehand what the law
> > > MiB3347                      is and what they are to expect."
> > > rdeis at io.com                              -- 18th Congress, Rec. 75
> > >
> > >