Naw, he didn't pay too much.

[Bill Elliott]

I just thought that it was worth mentioning that while you should be
aware of the general market price of cars, you should never reject one
out of hand as being "too much".

When I bought my '85 UrQ a few years ago, it was the object of ridicule
(due to the price) after being advertised on this list. Consequently, no
Audi guys even bothered to check it out. I did and lucked into what I
think was one of my best buys ever. I've been offered my money back on
it several times in the last few years even though it's been used as a
daily driver all that time with almost 50k more miles on it.

Another case in point: I have an '86 4kQ that I bought as a second car.
I went out of my way to find a solid original southern car that's never
been painted.  I then spent big bucks going through the brakes,
suspension bushing, timing belt, water pump, etc. I have about $3000
invested. Now what would be the better buy? The average 4kQ that you see
on the street (at $1000-1500) or mine at $3000 (even though it's far
from perfect)?

If you know what you're buying, paying what appears to be a premium
isn't a bad thing.  (This isn't an advertisement, but if anybody is
really interested in the 4kQ, I may consider selling it.)

Bill Elliott
Lake Barrington, IL