Back After A Long, Long Time

[Dan Cordon]

> Hello Audifans!
> 
> I was a member of the Quattro List years ago, when it was still at
> coimbra.ans.net and I owned a 4000 CS Quattro.  It's been a long
> time, and more than one misadventure since then, and no small amount
> of aging (do they call it 'seasoning' still?) but I'm
> back....because...I've joyfully taken the plunge _*again!*_
> 

<snip description of *very* nice, low miles 87 5kcstq>

> So after several years, I'm back on the Quattro list and I'm really
> looking forward to getting reacquainted with old friends here and
> hopefully making some new ones.  All advice and help regarding parts
> sources and repairs that I can't handle myself here in Illinois will
> be gratefully accepted, and I'll do everything I can to blow the
> cobwebs out of my old memory modules and respond in kind.
> 
> Still (Audi) crazy after all these years, Alex

Hi Alex,

Welcome back to the fold. I probably wasn't here when you left, but have 
found this community one of the friendliest, most helpful, and patient 
groups on the web. They've sure been invaluable to my VAG education!

I recently sold a 87 5kcstq, but unlike yours, mine had well over 200k 
miles, but was still running strong. Wonderful cars these are! I still 
have a Type $$ (91 200tq20v) that I LOVE. especially now that it's snowing.

Having to replace the rear rotors after 50k seems strange though. 
Perhaps the e-brake was dragging a lot? Certainly worth keeping an eye 
on after the repair to make sure they last more than another 50k :o)

And as a general question to the list (while we're on the subject of 
5k's), I pulled an almost new Da'Lan hitch off my 5k before selling it. 
Any idea what these go for used? I think I had it priced too high in the 
marketplace, as all I got were offers of "thousands of dollars if their 
'friend' could pick it up and take a ton of my money...."

Though, with so few miles, I imagine you may not have a ton of questions 
for the list. But we'll be here if you do!

-- 
Dan Cordon
Mechanical Engineer - Engine Research Facility
University of Idaho