1990 coupe - to buy or not to buy?

[Kurt Deschler]

The worldpac dealers have the front left window regulator for around $210 
if that helps any:

http://oem.thepartsbin.com/parts/thepartsbin/quote.jsp?make=AU&year=1990&product=O3050-130270&application=000587160&part=Window%20Motor&category=All
http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com/drivewire/baseline/quote.jsp?partner=drivewire&year=1990&product=O3050-130270&application=000587160
https://www.autopartsworld.com/new/product_availability.asp?product_number=O3050-130270&web_brand_id=genuine&web_name_id=window-motor&year=1990&web_make_id=audi&web_model_id=coupe-q-20v&x=58&y=8


> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2004 14:58:01 -0600
> From: tom winter <tom at freeskier.com>
> Subject: 1990 coupe - to buy or not to buy?
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> Chris Semple: "That would be an emotional decision, more so than a logical
> one. A 100q 5cyl is one of the most inexpensive cars, of that era, that Audi
> produced. Hard to spend any "repair" money on the driveline, since they
> never break. But take an electrical example: 40$ for a 100 p/w regulator(avg
> $ anywhere), but 400$+ for a Coupe reg (nigh impossible to find used, and
> dealer only new). Try the same comparison with taillamps, windshields, or
> engine ecu's as well. Keep the 100q as a daily driver if you have the
> option."
>
> Ouch! That's a big difference in prices for repair. And you just know that