The Audi Gods hate me

[Nick Stuart]

This coming from the owner of an '875k cstq. I think that just one persons
unluckiness or unfaithfulness to Audi gods, whatever, should not scare some
else  away from buy on of these great cars. I agree many things can go wrong
with this car, but what Audi doesn't have its inherent problems. I think the
main problem is that most of these cars have close to if not over 200,000+
miles on them. What other car do you know of that could go this long with
out having some of these problems crop up as well?
I think it depends on what type of car you like more. Do you like cruising
at high speeds(5kcstq) or do like bombing around twisty back roads(4k). I
will agree though that the 5k seems to have more "stuff" that can go wrong
on it.

Nick Stuart
'87 5000 cstq

----- Original Message -----
From: Gregory J. Wolters <GJWArch at 95959.com>
To: Doyt W. Echelberger <Doyt at nwonline.net>
Cc: Audi List <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 1:41 AM
Subject: Re: The Audi Gods hate me


> Hi all!
>
> Awhile back I was thinking how COOL it would be to have a 5K so I could
cruise
> faster on the highway.  Then I read this...
>
> > In the past few years, my 87 5kcstq blew the hoses off the oil cooler at
60
> > mph and dumped 5 quarts in about 10 seconds. Got a clean used one on it
> > now.  All 4 wheel bearing have been swapped, as well as the center
support
> > bearing of the drive shaft. And the clutch and the bomb and the rack and
> > the blower motor and the door handles and the window switches. And the
> > struts and the rear upper transverse control arms, and the trapezoidal
arm
> > bushings and some rear calipers and e-brake cable. And the exhaust
> > hanger/casting from the tranny. And LOTS of other stuff.
>
> WOW! Is that a run on sentence or what?  OK, OK, I'm keeping my 864CSQ!
I'll
> just drive a bit slower!
>
> I think this next quote should be the standard response to people
inquiring
> about buying an Audi... it works best if it is chanted repeatedly!
>
> > I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to serve The Audi Gods as they
use
> > my skills to bring new life to this fine car. And I am overjoyed that
they
> > let me drive it between the renovation tasks. ...
>
> Love my Audi and I really love the Audi Gods!
>
> Greg