Why I Drive an Audi

[mimyers at cableone.net]

I spent over a year to find my current Audi, a pearl white 89 200TQ.  I've now had it for over 2 years and have all intentions of keeping it quite a while longer.  So, whenever anything breaks, I tend to rebuild everything.  6 weeks ago I was changing the timing belt and spun the cam gear over bending a valve.  Off came the head for a full rebuild.  I just finished putting it back together yesterday.  I drove it around for about 15 minutes noticing how wonderful the engine was running.  Very smooth.  The 6 month old suspension was holding the road just right.  Not a single rattle in the car, and not because I've fixed them.  Yes, if I ignore the bouncing speedometer, everything was perfect.  Till I noticed the voltmeter was sitting at 11.5V.  The alternator had failed.

Those 15 minutes are the reason why I drive an Audi and not a boring GM or Ford.  In addition, thanks to this list and my own experience, I can nearly fix anything on my Audi myself.  Between Carlsen and Blau, prices for parts really aren't that bad.

If I could change anything on my Audi, the answer is really simple.  Avant and 20V engine.  Otherwise I'll stick with what I've got.

OTOH, a new Audi I want and think Audi should make is a S4 coupe.  Remember the new convertable that was recently mentioned on the list?  Make that a coupe with 2.7T and a 6 spd.  That's what I want.

http://www.kak.net/audi/audia4/audia4cabriolet02s.jpg

     -Mike