What car to buy in Europe? (Some Audi content)

[Pantelis Giamarellos]

Bob Hi,

as previously stated the Skoda is essentialy an AUDI with the same
mechanical bits. Only problem will be with the exterior bodyshell and inside
trim.

But at the money that he will be buying it and the low depreciation Skoda
vehicles have he won't be losing any money selling it when he returns to the
States. It may even cost him less considering the cost of sending the car by
boat from Spain to the USA.

Take care
Pantelis


----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Myers <robert at s-cars.org>
To: Pantelis Giamarellos <pantg at otenet.gr>; TM <t44tq at mindspring.com>; 'John
Larson' <j.d.larson at verizon.net>; <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2002 11:02 AM
Subject: Re: What car to buy in Europe? (Some Audi content)


> But can he get parts and/or service for _any_ of these cars after he
brings
> it bock to this side of the pond?
>
> At 11:47 PM 7/26/02, Pantelis Giamarellos wrote:
> >May I also propose the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 4X4 1.8 Turbo?
> >
> >It is essentially the previous generation Audi A4 Avant quattro 1.8 Turbo
> >with a 6 speed gearbox, excellent standard fitments list (leather seat,
> >climate control, ABS, etc) and almost half the price of an AUDI and at
2/3
> >of the price of a SEAT (at least here in Greece)
> >
> >Excellent value for money and 180 bhp with quattro and a station wagon
body.
> >
> >Take care
> >Pantelis
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: TM <t44tq at mindspring.com>
> >To: 'John Larson' <j.d.larson at verizon.net>; <quattro at audifans.com>
> >Sent: Friday, July 26, 2002 8:13 AM
> >Subject: RE: What car to buy in Europe? (Some Audi content)
> >
> >
> > > How about a Seat Toledo TDI?
> > >
> > > In Europe, I'd choose the Seat equivalent over most of the VWs,
> > > due to price/performance.
> > >
> > > I'd also consider some of the more interesting Japanese cars that you
> > > can't get here-
> > > Mitsubishi Galant VR4, Subaru Legacy B4 biturbo, Forester turbo, etc.
> > >
> > > In terms of used cars, an Audi S6 4.2 Avant 6-speed would be cool, but
> > > very
> > > pricey in terms of fuel costs/taxes. When you say Passat price range,
I
> > > figure
> > > an S6 Plus Avant is probably out of the range, as would be something
> > > like an
> > > E34 M5 3.8 Touring. Or an RS2 Avant. :-)
> > >
> > > BMW 330xd Touring would be an interesting choice as well.
> > >
> > > Taka
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]
On
> > > Behalf Of John Larson
> > > Sent: Friday, July 26, 2002 10:55 AM
> > > To: quattro at audifans.com
> > > Subject: What car to buy in Europe? (Some Audi content)
> > >
> > >
> > > Good morning to you all!  (At least it's morning here in overcast
> > > California.)  A close friend is moving to Spain for a few years, and
is
> > > looking for a car for his family .  Two adults, 2 small children.  Had
> > > an oldish Volvo 740 Turbo here, and has been treated rather shabbily
> > > (I'm being
> > > nice!) by the overseas purchase program from that company.  (Lest you
> > > think boring, he also had a 2.7L RS spec 914/6, a couple of Suburbans,
a
> > > Triumph and a Harley, and a TQ Midget race car.)  Thinking in the
loaded
> > > Passat price range, maybe a US spec car to bring home after his
business
> > > is done. An Audi wouldn't be out of the question.  I think they'll be
> > > based in Madrid, and they enjoy ski trips as well as many other
outdoor
> > > activities. Any suggestions from those of you on the ground over
there?
> > > TIA, John
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
> Bob
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