to v8 or not to v8

[David]

I know the auto tranie is the weak poin in the V8q, but is there anything that can be done to prolong the life? Like frequent fluid changes? Or a different fluid? Oh, Audi Connection isn't in NC, they are in Suffolk, VA, about 1/2 hour from me.

Dave
> 
> From: Kent McLean <kentmclean at mindspring.com>
> Date: 2005/03/19 Sat PM 07:58:03 EST
> To: c dyer <cdyer_2000 at yahoo.com>
> CC: audi fans <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: to v8 or not to v8
> 
> c dyer wrote:
> > But to potentially replace it, I just came accross
> > what appears to be a very nice '90 v8, new tranny
> > installed. It's listed at $5900(!). (Edmunds says
> > around $4k is more apropos.)
> 
> If you've never driven one, it's quieter than your 5K.
> Smoother. More thirsty. More comfortable. Automatic
> can be it weak link, but that was (hopefully) fixed.
> In my (older) mind, it's worth having.  But $5900 seems
> high.
> 
> Like the 5K, you'll want to know when the timing belt
> was done -- it's about $800 for parts (belt, water pump,
> etc.), and $800-1000 for labor -- it should be done
> every 60K miles (factory says 90K I believe) or 5 years.
> And make sure the automatic is truly rebuilt. That can
> "total" the car.  Other than that, it's a lot like your
> 5K - electrical issues, AC issues, seat heaters don't
> work, instrument cluster lights or diagnstic display
> erratic, Bose stereo popping or fried, etc.
> 
> FWIW, Audiconnection in NC has one (they usually have
> a few) for $5250. It's a '92 with the 4.2L engine and
> a fresh timing belt service:
> <http://www.audiconnection.com/cars/1992_audi_quattro_v8_lago_blue_grey/index.htm>
> 
> --
> Kent McLean
> '94 100 S Avant, "Moody"
> '89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy" up in smoke
> 
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