Should I buy this 5ktqa?

[Ameer Antar]

go to SJM website...the ECU store many more faults...air temp sensor, speed 
sensor, reference sensor, etc. But knock at full retard is most common cause.

-ameer


At 08:18 PM 12/4/2000 , you wrote:
>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...
> > > > --
> > > >
> > > 
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > 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
> > > >
> > > >