New to the list

[David Head]

I'll echo that statement. Although my specialty is type 44 chassis, I try to be
helpful and also monitor prices. Its not up to me to say sight unseen what one
should have paid for a car. I know where a nice 87 4000S quattro is for sale
right now for $2K or less. But you'ld be redoing interior, etc etc. I'd much
rather spend $1K over book for a car that needs little to nothing than $1K under
for a car that needs $2K worth of work.

John Corbishley wrote:

> Hey Brian.  There are a lot of good people on the list.  Don't let one put
> you off.  If the car has been well maintained it could well be worth what
> you paid.  Having said that, the most important thing is that you are
> pleased and happy with it.  That is its true worth.  There are a lot of
> folks on the list who love the 4k and will be very happy to help with any
> issues you might have.  BTW I thought that some of the "Ss" were quattros?
>
> John Corbs
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bryan Rodgers <brodgers at ofdc.on.ca>
> To: Quattro at Audifans. Com (E-mail) <quattro at audifans.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 2:57 PM
> Subject: FW: New to the list
>
> > 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
> > >
> > >
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------------
> --
> > > --
> > > 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
> >