89 Audi 200 turbo purchase questions

[Eric Sanborn]

Paul wrote:

> Greeings,
>
> I am a new subscriber to this list and have little experience with 
> Audi's but decent mechanical capabilities and a very nice well 
> equipted garage.
> I am looking at a 89 200 Turbo front drive with about 70K original 
> miles that has been neglected for the past few years.


70k miles is just a pup. 

Am I correct in assuming you are in Hawaii?  If so I don't think 
mainland prices would be a valid comparison.  I would think as long as 
it is in good condition for that age car you will get your money's (sp) 
worth.  Baring down right abuse the engine will last forever.  I didn't 
notice if it was an automatic, but that could be a problem in the 
future.  On that age German car the only thing that really worries me is 
the electrical system.  I once test drove a Rabbit that allowed you to 
run 2 accessories at once.  Any more than that and the one of them would 
stop like the wipers mid stroke.  I walked away from that one and the 
Rabbits were super basic vs. the car you are looking at.  So just make 
sure everything electrical works.  If not and you still want it just 
make sure to deduct that from the price...heavily.

-- 
Eric Sanborn
'85 4ktq

http://sofadog.net/4ktq/