advice requested, re: long trip in an Audi (or nrutaS)

[Ken Keith]

Ti Kan <ti at amb.org> wrote:
>
> Ken Keith writes:
> > Should I take my '88 5kcstq on a 400 mile each way trip for the 
> > holidays, or take my Saturn?
> > [ ... ] 
> > My issue is the potential reliability of the Audi for this trip, 
> > compared to my Saturn.  I have no reservations about the reliability 
> > of the Saturn for this trip, but the Audi will be more of a pleasure to 
> > drive.
> 
> Only you could decide whether your car is in good enough shape for
> your trip.  I would have no qualms about taking any of my Audis
> on any length journey.

<sigh>  Yes, I know.  Thanks, Ti.  I ended up taking it in to get the 
alignment.  I hope it alleviates the steering wheel shaking problem.  
I'll let that be the determining factor as to which vehicle I take.  I'll 
pack some duct tape, tools, and the Bentley.

It's been pretty reliable so far, once I got past the "5kcstq no start 
saga" problem (combination of things, including FP relay).  It's just 
so desolate between here and there.  And back.

If it still shakes, I'll have the wheels rebalanced. <sigh>  I already 
did that, when I bought the car, and it hasn't been that long since.

Thanks for all the responses,

Ken