Audi 90 Quattro question

[Huw Powell]

> I am new here and I have to ask a question, OK?

that will happen, you gotta expect it sometimes

> I am considering purchasing an '89 Audi 90 Quattro with about 150K miles.
> What are some of the items I should check specific to this model?  Any
> idiosyncrasies I should be aware of?  Niggling maintenance items?

Nah, they are incredible cars.  Obviously, check the full functioning of
all the gizmos it seems to have.

You'll probably find a few dead light bulbs in switches and the
instrument cluster.

This car is probably about half way through its useful life.  Plan on
spednign some money right away no matter what, there's bound to be some
old parts on it that are getting tired and reducing its sporty/luxury
quality.

Like most vehicles with rear disc brakes, you will probably have ample
opportunity to learn to hate the parking brake mechanism.

Phil Payne posted a link to the "used car checklist" on his site...
print it and obey it scrupulously.  I recall reading it once and finding
it to be very thorough.

these seem to be going for about $1k for fugly beaters to $5k if reaally
nice, these days, from what I've seen.

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Huw Powell

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