More V8 5 spd in Seattle

[Bob]

Im not sure its way too much. When I was looking, (in this area) that would have
been the cheapest one I saw. I looked at 2, but saw 4 advertised. Cheapest was
13k, most expensive was 19K...
Bob

The Quattro King wrote:

> WAY to much $$. Also could be just a beauty with a sour core...I don't know
> but just a guess.  Lot's of times it can look nice but really stink.
>
> 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: "Bernard Littau" <bernardl at acumenassociates.com>
> > Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2000 13:18:49 -0800
> > To: "Audi Fans" <quattro at audifans.com>
> > Subject: More V8 5 spd in Seattle
> >
> > I went and visited the V8 over lunch.
> >
> > The car is indeed a pearl five speed.  The wheels match the paint of the
> > car, so I guess these are the Fuch wheels.  Other than the driver's door,
> > the body overall looks really good.  One small defect from a stone hit on
> > one of the headlamps, but other than that, glass and plastic look good.  I
> > didn't give it a fine going over, but rather got a quick casual look.  The
> > inside is black, and looks in good shape.  My impression is it was a
> > non-smoker's car.
> >
> > The driver's door is mashed a bit, looks like the door was backed into
> > something and was over-extended open.  Hinges seem OK, but there is sheet
> > metal damage.  Damage looks to me like it has been there for a while.
> > Switches and power window seem ok on driver's door.
> >
> > The car has a paper sheet, laying on the passenger seat, saying in large
> > lettering that the car has no power brakes!  There is a cardboard box behind
> > the drivers seat with three liter containers of Pentosin, two are empty, one
> > is partially full.
> >
> > I was able to turn on the key, but they wouldn't let me start the car.
> > Autocheck seems to work (I am not a V8 owner), as does the miles-to-go, etc
> > display.  Driver's heated seat heats up.  Driver's heated seat was set to
> > '6'; who was there before me and tested it?  Radio is missing.
> >
> > The air cleaner is disassembled and some of the exhaust system covers are
> > off.  Engine compartment looks really clean, and all the fluids look great.
> > Coolant is blue, so likely the non-phosphate stuff.  Master cylinder looks
> > like it was replaced some time ago.
> >
> > The car has Washington plates.  I didn't write down the plate since I can't
> > do anything with it, but if someone has a way to run the plate, contact me
> > off list.  I can swing by again and get the numbers.
> >
> > One of the employees at the lot volunteered the following:
> > Car came from an auction, and it was a repossession.
> > Detailer accidentally started the car in gear and damaged the door "the
> > other day".
> > Power steering pump has major leak, thus the car is not drivable and
> > should not be started.
> > Power steering pump is to be fixed today or tomorrow.
> > Car is to go to a body shop to have the driver's door damage fixed later
> > this week.
> > They will replace the radio -- it is missing because it is a
> > repossession.
> > Car should be ready for sale by end of week.
> > About 20 people have called about the car already.
> > One of the about 20 was a dealer in Tacoma that wanted to buy the car
> > unseen at wholesale.
> >
> > The employee didn't ask me if I was interested or anything.  He kind of
> > seemed like he wanted me to just leave, and come back when the car is ready.
> >
> > They are asking $9900 at the moment.  Wouldn't surprise me if they raise the
> > price once everything is fixed -- all the attention has no doubt given them
> > the impression they have a hot item.
> >
> > Not sure what to make of all this.
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Bernard Littau
> > Woodinville, WA
> > '88 5ktq
> >
> >
> >