SOLD (was Re: FS: 1990 200Q Sedan 135K Boston area $2500)

[Jonathan M. Gladstone]

Thanks to those who responded.  I sold the car this evening.

-Jonathan

On Sun, 29 Jul 2001, Jonathan M. Gladstone wrote:

> Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 23:38:44 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Jonathan M. Gladstone <jmg at plateofshrimp.com>
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: FS: 1990 200Q Sedan 135K Boston area $2500
> 
> Due to financial constraints, and the fact that I really have no need for
> an automobile, I am looking for a buyer for my 1990 200 Turbo Quattro.  
> The car was given to me last November by my parents (they have other
> vehicles for their business and were no longer using the Audi, but were
> hoping it would stay in the family), who purchased it from the original
> owner in 1993 (the warranty period had expired so he purchased a V8).
> 
> Because there is some work I need to have done, and because I am short on
> cash at the moment (daycare, student loans, etc.), I have driven it all of
> about two miles in the last 10 weeks, just to put air in the right front
> tire which does lose air slowly.  Following is what I can tell you about
> the vehicle:
>  
> It has 135,000 miles on it and runs fine for a car with that mileage.  I
> used it primarily to go snowboarding an hour away a couple times a week
> throughout the winter and generally found it a pleasure to drive.  I
> consider myself fortunate not to have been given any speeding tickets, not
> so much because I am bent on speeding, but because the car just feels good
> going fast (as anyone who has driven one surely knows).  The body is in
> good shape (particularly for New England, although from reading, I gather
> these are rather rust resistant cars).  There are a couple spots of rust
> along the rear bumper and some bubbling paint in spots where the metal
> meets plastic, but generally the car looks quite nice.  There is a subtle
> dent in the right rear, behind the fuel door.  Also, the metal piece that
> provides tension for the fuel door is fatigued and ocassionally falls off.  
> I have a new fuel door (can't buy just that small metal piece) that I have
> yet to install (needs priming and painting).  There is a small crack in
> one of the rear light covers.  The leather interior is in good condition,
> although I noticed today that the lining is peeling back in one spot along
> the left rear window.  The radio works, although there is a problem with
> the cassette player where one cannot hear both channels.  The car was
> garaged up until I took ownership last November.  Since then it has been
> parked in a private space behind my building.
> 
> Since owning it, I have had the following work done:
> 
> - a general tune up w/oil change at 133,900 miles
> 
> - one wheel bearing replaced (right front)
> 
> - new brakes and rotors (all four)
> 
> - new power steering pump
> 
> - new accelerator pedal
> 
> Also, my parents put new tires on it (Dunlop D60A2 205/60 H15) before they
> gave it to me (at 128,000 miles)
> 
> Problems I am aware of at the moment include:
> 
> - passenger seat heater stopped working around March
> 
> - rear window motors both need replacing
> 
> - printed circuit board for sensors needs replacing (brake servicing light
> stays on, despite new brakes). Was quoted cost of $317 for part
> 
> - fuse for circuit for instrument lights blew about a week before I
> stopped driving it and then shortly after again.  I have not had a chance
> to have someone look at this.
> 
> These are the only problems I am aware of at this time.  I have service
> documentation going back to 1993.  I have a few pictures of the car online
> at http://plateofshrimp.com/audi and will take more if asked (I realize I
> do not have pictures of the exterior blemishes mentioned above).  The
> child seat (and child) are not included, but the Thule roof rack is.
> 
> Recognizing that there is some work to be done, I am asking $2,500.  I am
> posting to this list first because I am quite fond of the car and would
> like to see it go to someone who appreciates Audis and who has the desire
> and ability to keep it running well and enjoy it.
> 
> The car is in Somerville, Massachusetts.  If you are interested, please
> contact me via email at jmg at plateofshrimp.com.  I will do my best to
> answer any questions and, as I said, I can provide more photos upon
> request.
> 
> thanks,
> 
> -Jonathan
> 
>