Need Advice ASAP *******

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subscriptions wrote:
>I feel for you.

:-)   It has been a very rough month.

First my computer fries, then my cell phone, more car parts and now 
the car is totally down!
What a mess.

>But what to do depends on several factors which you have to evaluate.
>
>What model and how old it is ?


89 Audi 200 Turbo
Non Q  Automatic

It has only 150,000 miles on it was doing pretty good when this happened.
I anticipated getting another 150,000 out of it.

>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.

That would probably be better than having my hubby do it.   He said 
he would take the engine out and swap it, but that might take a 
month.   Of course if I drive his car it will save us some money, 
unless when we go to start it something gets bent, LOL !

>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.

Well that is the problem.  any time one buys a used car, I plan to 
put another $2,000 into it to get it running right and I have put a 
ton of stuff into this car.

>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.
>What area are you in?

I live in Flagstaff, so forget here!!!!!!!!!!!

Phoenix is where the car is.

>If you do not get any advice regarding a good mechanic from this 
>list try www.audiworld.com

great !

>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.


thanks
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