5ktq replacament?

[Zsolt]

The best sources locally (in Alberta) to find a car (including quattros)
are www.buysell.com, www.canadatrader.com and www.megawheels.com.
Unfortunately not many Avants, what Dobby is looking for.

I don't think US spec cars have to be converted. I see lots running
around with MPH in them... to check the details all the info is on the
government web sites. (I have them bookmarked somewhere if anybody needs
them.)

Cheers,
  Zsolt

Kent McLean wrote:
> Dobby wrote:
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>>I would be glad to take a look at  quattros that are as "Avant" or Wagon
>>specified. Any hints for  Alberta area?
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> 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"
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