possible audi buy v8 quattro

[Kent McLean]

Steve Kramer wrote:
>Steve Kramer here in the Chicagoland area.  I have been looking at another
>old audi to sink my extra money into.  What do you think,
>
>a 1990 V8 with 122,000 $4,995 -
>
>Randy from Midtex in Plainfield , ill  says not to go over $3500 due to
>(cost > $2500 for replacing the timing belt.

There's a '90 V8 on a lot here in Concord NH, $7995.

Bruce at AudiConnections.com has a few from $6K to $8.5K,
with the t-belts already done.

$2500 for a t-belt is way out of line -- more like $1000.
Can you change the t-belt yourself? It's quite complex and
requires special tools.

What else does it need? Are the brakes OK? Replacement UFOs
are costly. Converting to G60 brakes (if not already done)
may be a little cheaper. The auto transmission is another
big ticket item if it fails. Make sure it's not leaking or
slipping. Does the A/C put out cold air? Tough to test in
Chicago in winter?

HTH,
Kent McLean
'89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy"