FW: New to the list

[Bryan Rodgers]

if this list is full of 'a-holes'... ...I don't know why I bothered...

B

-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Pawlisz [mailto:APawlisz at cadmusgroup.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 1:31 PM
To: Bryan Rodgers
Subject: Re: New to the list


I am sorry to hear that becuase I think that you paid way too much for that
car,
especially for a non-quattro model. These cars can be gotten for $500.0 USD
(or
$700 CDN). Look for them on the net and check the prices for yourself. A
couple
weeks, Auto Trader had one for sale at $800 CDN in Ottawa region. $800 vs $
1800
is a huge price difference. A 14, almost 15-year old car should not cost
more
than $1000 becuase you will be expected to feed it more $$$ on regular
basis.
Also, AUDI parts in Canada are very expensive and few and far between,
unlike VW
pieces. Consider yourself warned.

Andrew
88 5ksq
Ottawa, ON


Bryan Rodgers wrote:

> Hey, I'm new to the Quattro list, and just wanted to say hello to
everyone.
>
> I just purchased a 1986 Audi 4000s, from the original owner with 230k for
> $1800cdn. The body's in fantastic shape, and the motor is very strong.
There
> were a few things that needed attention, like the lower control arm
bushings
> and a bunch of 'power' items that stopped working(a little persistence and
a
> soldering iron took care of that!), but I'm loving the car.
>
> I'm a certified VW fanatic, so purchasing an Audi wasn't that far off ;)
>
> I guess with age comes the need for a little 'class'. I think I've found
it.
> Although it's no A4 1.8T, it's still a very solid automobile(door that go
> 'thunk'!), and the power items are nice, my 27 year old frame is starting
to
> see some mileage(too many days at the track...heh heh heh);)
>
> I look forward to input I may need form time to time, so please be patient
> with me.
>
> Thanks for the bandwidth.
>
> Peace,
> B
>
>
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> --
> Cars previously owned:
> -1990 Corrado G60 ('mostly' stock)
> -1986 Golf GTI (my favorite of the bunch, everything that could be done to
> it, was!)
> -1979 Rabbit GTI (modified, and fun, fun, fun!)
> -1990 Golf GL ('fairy' stock, my mom now drive it..Eibach suspension and
> all)
> -1983 Honda Station Wagon (OUCH! ...it was free, but never again!)
> -1976 VW Panel Van
> -1972 VW Bus
> -1969 VW Camper