84 vs 85 vs 86/87

[Huw Powell]

> 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?

Well, since any options will usually be listed in a for sale ad (and 
won't be on every car from that year), I guess all that really matters 
are the differences that span the whole year.  And there, I'd say two 
things, basically - one is the 84 vs 85-87 major difference, with the 84 
having the old school "boxy" looking bumpers and trim (and front quarter 
lights) - and, as I said, lower overall gearing.  The 85-87's have the 
sleeker looking "wraparound" trimmings.  The other factor is that 
usually later in a models history, more little bugs have been worked out 
by the manufacturer, meaning if I were looking for a 4kq, I'd be more 
inclined towards a nice '87.

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Huw Powell

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