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I agree, 1989....let it rest.

LL - NY wrote:

>Cat,
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>I would not recommend sinking an additional $6K let alone $2200 into
>the old 200, she has served you well. Although I rather hesistate to 
>go this route (they're also getting old), I'd recommend looking for 
>an Audi 100CS/A6  (1992 through '96) V6 automatic. They're actually
>much more reliable, have essentially the same seats and more up
>to date amenities to your 200. The only issue is the newest of them
>is now 10 model years old, although that will hold their price (way) down. 
>That does hurt in a way, as you'll have a tough time securing a loan for
>a 10 year old car. Have the car throughly checked out before buying it,
>however, your husband will thank you.
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>Best of luck to you,
>
>LL - NY
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>On 7/22/05, subscriptions <subscriptions at globalape.com> wrote:
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>>I feel for you.  But what to do depends on several factors which you
>>have to evaluate.
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>>What model and how old it is ?
>>In this state you would not get much $$ for it, however if you try to
>>find a good mechanic (recommended by several experienced people) in your
>>area and a used engine you might be able to do it perhaps for $2000
>>depending on the cost of the engine.  EX: if the engine is an old 5 cyl.
>>
>>If the cost ends up being much more than the value of your car (in good
>>shape) it's probably not worth repairing.  I say much more because if
>>you do get a used car, it's not going to be perfect, unless you are very
>>very lucky!  So most probably you will have to spend a bit to get it
>>ship shape.
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>>Most important is to get a way from the dealership and to find a
>>reliable and trustworthy mechanic.  I know those mechanics are hard to
>>find but the are out there.
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>>What area are you in?
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>>If you do not get any advice regarding a good mechanic from this list
>>try www.audiworld.com in their forums.  AudiWorld has some area related
>>forums but most people hang out in the model/category of the car they own.
>>
>>Good luck.
>>
>>Cat ^. .^ ~ wrote:
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>>>I had a problem with my car in Phoenix, which about 2.5 hours away.
>>>Having just lost my drivers license/credit I didn't have
>>>license/credit cards with me and about $100 cash.   My car started to
>>>over heat and it just wouldn't seem to cool down very well.   I called
>>>my husband to come and pick me up, as I wanted to leave it at the Audi
>>>dealership which was just a few miles away.    He refused and told me
>>>to drive home, and no matter how much water I kept adding and how many
>>>times I stopped to let the car cool off--it took me from 9 p.m. to 5
>>>p.m. to make a two hour drive.   The dealership just called me and
>>>said that coolant gets in the pistons after sitting overnight, etc.,
>>>
>>>I really love this car and with back surgery is the most comfortable
>>>car for me to drive.   So of course I cried for an hour when I got the
>>>news from the dealership that it will be not $2,200 to fix, as
>>>originally thought, but $6,000 or more!!!   I don't know what to do
>>>at     I would like to fix the car and am wondering whether putting a
>>>used motor in it would be a reasonable choice??
>>>
>>>Or just take the seats out and try to find another Audi.   Or forget
>>>that and just get another car of any sort for now and look for
>>>something else later.
>>>
>>>I absolutely have to have a car with working AC that is half way
>>>comfortable as I am a realtor.  The worst part is that I don't have my
>>>first closing until sometime in August.    So we are in a position
>>>that we are going to have to borrow the funds.    So no  alternative
>>>looks good at this point.
>>>
>>>Suggestions would be most appreciated.
>>>
>>>
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