Old Audi's worth keeping ? was:Dead Puppy

[Livolsi, Stephane]

1- Someone else said it first but it stuck with me -"if you don't have the
time, money or inclination to work on cars, then you shouldn't be driving an
older Audi." I factor in the time and money as part of the cost of ownership
for this particular vehicle.
2- Absolutely right. I would love to drive a newer Audi, as a matter of fact
I do that very often in my sleep (it's a lowered yellow S8 with 4 turbos, 6
spd, 17 inch 3 spoke wheels, and a very tasteful rear spoiler :)).  but I
simply haven't been able to justify the cost to myself.  Having said that, I
once had a pretty good luck at a  basic newer A4Q and came away preferring
my current 86 5KTQ.

How best to put it...

For me, owning my Audi is a lifestyle decision, more so than a
transportation or financial decision.

Regards

Stephane

> ----------
> From: 	Gatlan Dan D[SMTP:GatlanDanD at JohnDeere.com]
> Sent: 	February 13, 2002 10:20 AM
> To: 	Livolsi, Stephane
> Subject: 	RE: Old Audi's worth keeping ? was:Dead Puppy
>
> Stephane,
> You're absolutely right but what if:
> 1-You don't have too much time to repair the old Audi, even if you like it
> ?
> 2-You will like to drive a newer Audi ?
> Regards,
> Dan
>