Need Advice ASAP *******

[David]

Agreed. Also, consider a used engine installed by an independent. Used engine sould be well under $500 and install sound be about the same. So, you COULD have it fixed for $1,000 or so...but I'd seriously consider cuttingmy losses given how much trouble you've had with this one.

Dave
1987 CGT 2.3
SE VA

> 
> From: LL - NY <larrycleung at gmail.com>
> Date: 2005/07/22 Fri PM 03:05:30 EDT
> To: subscriptions <subscriptions at globalape.com>
> CC: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: Need Advice ASAP *******
> 
> Cat,
> 
> 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.
> 
> Best of luck to you,
> 
> LL - NY
> 
> On 7/22/05, subscriptions <subscriptions at globalape.com> wrote:
> > I feel for you.  But what to do depends on several factors which you
> > have to evaluate.
> > 
> > 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.
> > 
> > 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?
> > 
> > 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:
> > 
> > > 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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