Question to all the VW owners out there...91 Audi 200?

[Alan Pritchard]

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Ufo brakes are hideously expensive, basically the caliper sits inside the
disk, so the disk looks a bit like a ufo, although I believe listers have
converted theirs to conventional outside caliper brakes.
-----Original Message-----
From: Steven Sprague [mailto:ssprague at nmgovlaw.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 3:44 PM
To: AudiFans List
Subject: Re: Question to all the VW owners out there...91 Audi 200?

Thanks to all who responded to my email on various vehicles I'm looking at
currently.  One of you suggested a 200 and I have seen two 1991 200q's
locally
for sale.  I'd like to know what things I should look for on these cars.
    From various emails I've read, it seems the brakes are a concern on
these
cars.  I talked with the owner of one and an "Audi" person has looked at the
car
and said it has "soft" brakes.  Does this mean the bomb needs a rebuild?
I'm
not sure.  Or does this car have UFO's, which I don't know what that means
either.  This car has had the timing belt and the radiator replaced.  The
owner
stated something happened with the fan and fuseblock.  Said the fan
overloaded
the fuseblock which blew it out.  Not sure, but maybe this might mean
something
to someone in the Collective.
    This car may have Fuch five spokes and not the BBS wheels.  Where the
Fuchs
a dealer or factory option?  I've asked about the lights too.  I am
interested
in the car because it sounds pretty clean for $5,200.  The seat heaters work
as
does the 10 disc changer.  It has the Audi phone and the leather is in good
shape, not great.  I haven't seen the car yet.  I'll be checking it out this
weekend if it's available.  The color is Pearl White.  I assume the sports
seats
were optional.  This car has the grey leather interior.  Owner says there is
an
indicator beep but no display as to why it's beeping.  Any comments.  Owner
says
the wiper/washer reservoir is cracked and needs replacement.  Can this be
the
source of the beeping?
    Owner says it's been serviced as per Audi maintence schedule.  So it
sounds
like the car has been cared for but it is in need of some extra care.  This
vehicle has 135k miles on it.

Any and all comments welcome.  Is there anything else I need to look for.  I
was
thinking of having 2Bennet look at it before purchase.

    The other car is an autobox, which is my least favorite and 2nd choice.
I
know, the autobox sucks.

Thanks in advance.  I have been short of time to do a google seach on the
Audifans site.  I'll sign up for the 20v list too for more info.

Thanks again.

Steve
84 4kq  (319k miles and still ticking!)








> >From: Steven Sprague <ssprague at nmgovlaw.com>
> >To: AudiFans List <quattro at audifans.com>
> >Subject: Question to all the VW owners out there...
> >Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2002 20:06:43 -0700
> >
> >Hello all,
> >
> >     Sorry for bringing this up, but I am looking to purchase a car that
> >will get me along for the next 3-5 years.  Something reliable and will
> >carry a wheelchair in the trunk or in the back of a wagon.  Also
> >reliable enough for road trips.  As I am constantly doing mountain bike
> >trips during the summer and I assist my mother to dialysis during the
> >week.  Yes, I'm kinda busy!  The dialysis trips will change, but we need
> >another car.  I do have an 84 4kqs that is being sold because it isn't
> >as reliable as I'd like.  It has 319,000 miles on the clock.  It's
> >perfect for the young snowboarders!
> >
> >      My price limit is $5000-6000.  The vehicle needs to be on the west
> >coast.
> >
> >     I have narrowed my search to a few cars.  One which is the Passat.
> >I am looking at the 1995-1997's because the 1990-1994's have that
> >passive restraint-mouse-decapitation-device in the window.  This is
> >something I want to avoid.  I haven't ruled out the Audi 80/90's.
> >Preferbably a quattro but my price limit is somewhat constricting.  Also
> >I prefer an unmolested model too.  The 80/90's are usually out of my
> >price range and from seeing on the Audifans site, on the east coast.  I
> >will be looking at other sites but would like to find a fanatic owner
> >(don't we all).
> >
> >     My question to the VW owners, is  what issues do you know of for the
> >models.  Or what are your experiences with this Audi derivative?  I
> >found a 1995 Passat, with 107k miles but needs the 90k mile service as
> >the PO hasn't performed it yet.  How much is the 90k svc and what is
> >invovled?  I was going to call the dealer for a quote.  Another buyer
> >has looked and had it checked out so I have a list of things needed.  I
> >can have her drop the price because of it but is there anything else to
> >look for.  I am not familiar enough with the VR6 and it is an autobox
> >too.  Not my choice.  Comments?  There is another one locally,
> >Sacramento, for sale but haven't called.  I'd appreciate any input.
> >
> >     Other cars being considered besides the above:  92-93 Honda Accord
> >Sedan or Wagon and OvloV 740/760 Wagon.
> >
> >Thanks for reading this alomst NAC email.  I'll update if my 4kq is
> >sold.  I kinda hate to see it go, but it needs some tlc.
> >
> >Steve
>
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