found a beautiful avant! what to do?

[George Harris]

Seems a bit high to me. Have you been looking at Autotrader?

Livolsi, Stephane wrote:
> Ok, my daily driver is an 86 5ktq sedan that I have done a lot of work on.
> Just turned over 300,000 kms and is still going strong and is more reliable
> than ever.
>
> On my recent holiday I came across a gorgeous red 88 5ktq Avant for sale.
> It was magnificent - like a beautiful woman,or a group of ugly ones - you
> know the kind anyone can get, even if you're a little slow and take special
> classes (those of you who play GTA: Vice City will know what I'm talking
> about.)
>
> Anyway, back to the car.  Beautiful red paint, not pristine or mint, but
> very very nice for the age. Black leather inside - seats are a bit worn, but
> no torn seams or rips. Has 244000 kms.
>
> Now for the good stuff:
>
> It has Eurolights - man those are nice!
> It is very straight and clean, in and out.
> It comes with a Thule roof rack
> It has a spare set of wheels with winter tires
> The owner has all the service records, and it was usually maintained at an
> Audi dealership. Oil changes at 5000 kms.
> The hydraulic system has Pentosin, as evidenced by the bottle that the owner
> dug out.  It leaks a bit, needs a top up every few months.
> Tranny shifting is very tight and not notchy, like mine.
> New shocks all around - ride height looks very good compared to my sedan.
> 1 new rear tie rod.
> Glass is very good.
> Acceleration was good, no stumbles or misses. very smooth
> has some new rad hoses.
>
> The not so good (but not quite bad):
>
> Idle was rough and low - owner sez "yeah, it always does that - {shrug}".
> Only managed to get 1.2 bar on the gauge, despite trying real hard (with the
> owner's permission) Considering that it was about 1,000,000 degrees Celsius
> outside might have something to do with that, but can't be sure.
> It has a steering wheel vibration that is not scary, just annoying.
> Definitely needs some attention there.
>
> Price is $5400 Canadian - owner already admitted to being flexible - so
> we're probably looking at closer to $5000.  Still, I feel this is a lot of
> $$ for such a high mileage car that may have major components start to go
> (pump, rack, etc)
>
> I have to admit that part of the attraction to this car is the color.  It
> stands out, especially after seeing dozens of silver A4's on the highway.
> What's up with that? Don't newer Audi's come in colors other than silver?
> Also, the extra room from an avant appeals to me, especially since I like to
> go camping with wife and 2 kids.
>
> Any opinions?  I'm not making a decision right away, almost hoping someone
> else buys it so that I won't be tempted anymore.  Arghh! What to do?
>
> Stephane
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