84 vs 85 vs 86/87

[Tony Hoffman]

Rory, and all, comments follow:

Jim Dupree <jdupree914 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
 
>My 85 came equipped with heated seats but they did not
>work while I had it. 
>The 84 is a bit of an odd ball.
>Slightly short 3rd, 4th and 5th gear ratios.
>Power front windows, manual rear windows.
>Pull style diff lock switch.
>Center diff lock servo mounted on rear diff with cable
>to center diff.
>4 headlights and flat grill.
>Old style instrument cluster, dash and center console.
>I have heard they are lighter but i never weighed
>either my 84 or 85.
>That is all I can think of of the top of my head.
>Jim

1. Low liftover trunk on '85-87. 
2. Third brake light on '86-87
3. '86-87 models denoted by "CS" as opposed to '84-85 "S" models.
4. '84's are lighter. Lighter bumpers and lights. Not much, maybe 50-75lbs?
5. '84's use a different style of linkage for the center diff lock. Not interchangable with '85-87, but not a concern if you never replace the tranny.
6. Brown was the most common interior color early, and grey or black later.
7. Leather was an option since '85, not std in any.
8. Trip computer was optional since '85.
9. Heated seats were an option since '85, not std in any.
10. There was a special 4000 Quattro in '86. It was called the CE, or Commemorative Eddition. It had Red Kodiak leather seats and door panel inserts. White exterior with matching white wheels. Same drivetrain, etc. They were rare then, the are VERY rare now.
 
My daily driver is an '87, Saphire blue/Gray cloth. No trip computer, no leather, no seat heat. They all have sunroofs, and sport seats. They all share the JT 2.22L 115 HP 5-cyl and 016 5-speed trans. As stated, the ratio's are different in '84.
 
 
> Subject: 84 vs 85 vs 86/87
> 
> 
> > Thanks for all of the Quattro test drive and
> inspection info folks.
> >
> > One question I forgot to ask... are there any
> super desirable aspects of a
> > particular year 4000 quattro? It looks to me like
> the 86/87 have some
> > additional options like leather and heated seats. 
> I hear the 84 is a
> little bit
> > lighter. Anything special I'm missing?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Rory

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