'88 5KCSTQ

[Zsolt]

I would also add to that list

The climate control
Front CV joints
Sunroof
Stereo and power antenna
Seat heaters

ScottyCBoy at aol.com wrote:

> That seems a bit high for a car like that although the miles are low. For
> that price I would expect a mint condition car. The following items are
> subject to failure. The dollar signs denote cost to fix
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> Exhaust Manifold leak at the cylinder head   $$$$$$$
> Door Handles  $
> Window Regulators $$
> A/C compressor $$$$
> Power Steering and brake system  $$$$$$$
> Leather seats ripping at the seams $$$$$$
> Headliner $$
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> These are the most common ailments I've seen with the hundred or so 5000's
> Tubos and quattro's I've looked at.
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> I wouldn't pay the price that the guy is asking unless these components have
> been fixed or replaced or checked within the past couple of years.
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> When checking the window regulators listen for any unusual sounds when
> rolling the window up and down. Check to make sure that the window rolls up
> and down at a constant speed.
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> Door handles usually work or they don't
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> A/C system
> Check compressor for noise. If it is noisy it will be going south soon. If it
> leaks a rebuilt on cost abour 300-400 bucks.
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> Exhaust manifold.. Check for the inevitable tick tick at startup and high
> boost.
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> Brake system.
> Make sure that the brake light dosen't come on and that all of the sensors
> are connected. Check pump and rack for leaks. A rebuilt rack is about 200
> bucks and a pump is about that much as well. The bomb costs 170 or so.
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> Scott
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