car shopping

[Ben Swann]

[> 2 - 1987 Audi 5K Avant. Quattro, 5-speed, MC-1. 128K miles.
> Good: Dirt cheap. Fairly low miles. I keep my 200 as a parts
> car (the Eur lights fit). Bad: Older than my '89, mechanical
> condition unknown.

The '87 will have the older style dash and interior, which would
be a significant downgrade from the '89 that you're used to.
I don't know if that matters, but just a heads up.  Also, it's
a non-t*rsen, for better or for worse.

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Interestingly enough, I find the older interior to have its own character and luxery feel.  It lasts a long time too, providing the leather hasn't worn through in the seats - and it is easy enough to get a set for replacement.

I also think the stereo system - wiring and speakers is good enough to get a nice head unit to drive the sound.

Although my '91 200 20V tqa is torsen, I would choose the older over it.  Not about to go to the trouble of retrofitting, but it is a matter of preference.

Ben