90 V8

[David Head]

I cruised up I 75 today at a leisurely 85-95 pace and enjoyed it immensely. 21 mpg
with the AC on, 278 miles in 3 hours, 15 minutes. Even more fun was driving up GA
27 to Columbus - 40 miles of undulating 2 lane new blacktop at 90+ = heaven. Sure
glad the wife didn't make me take the Blazer!

Kneale Brownson wrote:

> Depending upon your chip, your wagon's probably the more sprightly
> drive.  The V8 is probably more quiet and comfortable and, properly set
> up,  more stable at the really high speeds you can't drive much except at a
> track (unless you're a pilot in the wide open spaces of the southwestern
> desert).   I prefer driving my 200q20v in rural/town settings, but on the
> X-way, our V8 makes for a great ride.
>
> At 12:33 PM 04/09/2001 -0700, tjfeider wrote:
>
> >I have the opportunity to buy a '90 V8 for around 7K  it has only 70,000
> >original miles, was owned by an Audi Exec.  Has been resonably maintained,
> >and brakes are upgraded to G60 Girlings and have recently been done.  Has
> >two sets of wheels, is dark blue with grey leather.  I currently have a
> >very nice '87 tqw with chip, and new clutch as well as many other new
> >pieces including injectors, radiator, radiator fan, euro headlights, new
> >dunlop sport 5000's, Koni's has black leather that is perfect. My question
> >is this.  Would the V8 be an upgrade or am I getting into a potential
> >problem.  I have always liked the looks of the V8 but have been a little
> >hesitant of the motor and the Auto trans.  Any comments would be appreciated.