'88 5KCSTQ

[Huw Powell]

> >I am looking into the purchase of an '88 5000 CSTQ with 97k miles. Service
> >records are spotty at best. Are there ways to identify if any parts
> >replacement (BOMB, etc.) has been done on the vehicle with a just visual
> >inspection from a novice (at best) mechanic. Any other words of wisdom
> >would be appreciated, I can get the car for around $3,500 which seems like a
> >fair price depending on my inspection.

Unless you know a car you are considering to buy so well you can trust
your own judgement, do not, repeat *do not* buy it without a having a
qualified mechanic do a "pre-purchase inspection."  They won't
necessarily find everything that might be or go wrong, but they will
certainly get a good general picture of the cars mechanical condition
for you.  It helps if they are familiar with Audis, but even if they
aren't, it's the smart thing to do.

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Huw Powell

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