5ktq replacament?

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Hello Kent,

Your two cents are valued much more!

Thanks for the broader advise. I'm having now a lot of stuff to ponder on.

I do have 4kq for 5 years; plan to do some repairs- driveshaft bearing first.

We are looking for Avant now.

 What is by the way "Type 44 Avant" ?

Is there any Quattro experienced mechanic in Calgary that could be trusted?



Dobby



--- Original Message -----

From: Kent McLean <kentmclean at mindspring.com>

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 6:34 am

Subject: Re: 5ktq replacament?

> Dobby wrote:
>
> >I would be glad to take a look at quattros that are as "Avant"
> or Wagon
> >specified. Any hints for Alberta area?
>
> Since no one else seems to be jumping on this, I'll give you
> my two cents. If there are no Audis in your area, and you've
> never driven a quattro, head for the nearest dealer and test
> drive something close to the specification you are looking
> for (though it is doubtful you'll find a Type 44 Avant on their lot).
>
> If you know what you want, then you may have to travel. A lot
> can be accomplished via the internet and email. Start with the
> audifans.com marketplace. Check the "mechanics" list in there,
> too. You may find a local mechanic that also sells cars on the
> side, or knows of cars for sale.
>
> Then try autotrader.com, ebay.com motors, and hemmings.com
> if you want an older Audi. I like to "window shop" karquattro.com
> and autohaus-vt.com. You might also try a google.com search
> on "audi avant 'for sale'".
>
> When you find something you like, ask the seller a thousand
> questions until there is no doubt in your mind. Ask for pictures;
> ask for pictures of specific areas of the car. See if you can find a
> local-to-the-seller independent Audi shop to perform a pre-sale
> evaluation. Finally, factor in the cost of a one-way ticket (plane,
> bus, train) to pick up your new car. Or factor in the cost of putting
> it on an auto transporter to bring it to your door.
>
> Use the list. If you find something that interests you, but you don't
> have a lot to spend, ask if a lister in the area can look at the
> car for
> you. You may be surprised at the offers of help.
>
> If you buy a US spec car, it may need to be converted to Canadian
> spec. I don't know the details (mph vs. kph speedometer, maybe
> lighting and emissions issues), but it is one more thing to consider.
>
> And let us know what you get.
>
> Cheers,
> Kent
> '89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy"
>
>
>