[q-list] what would you rather have?

[Jason Kohls]

The 90 has a stock 2.8 V6; I'm not sure about the Coupe but I think
its the stock 5 cylinder.  The 90 has more torque/hp and I've
heard/read that the CQ was a bit "underpowered".


On 10/28/05, Alan Pritchard <alan.pritchard at rm-electrical.com> wrote:
> Correct me if im wrong, but the 93 90 is a different platform to the
> coupe, and is the better of the chassis, other than that I cannot
> imagine much difference. Personally id go for the 90 due to cost,
> however for looks the coupe is better. Both similar... what engines are
> in both?/ that would be an important factor to me
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com]
> On Behalf Of Jason Kohls
> Sent: 28 October 2005 14:57
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: [q-list] what would you rather have?
>
> I hope I don't start a religious war here, but I'm torn right now;
> there's a 1993 Audi 90 CS Quattro with 128K KM on it for sale for
> about 5000 as is.  To safety, it needs the front brakes done and the
> handbrake replaced -- say $800 (the brake parts were around $500, I'm
> thinking 300 for labour at 55/hr -- could be way off here.  Feel free
> to jump in.).  The exhaust is going to be an issue in the next year or
> two as well.
>
> There's a 1990 Audi Quattro Coupe for sale at a dealership for $5400
> e-cert. and safetied, with work done on just about everything I could
> think of: brakes, rotors, timing belt, distributor, clutch, etc. with
> 210K KM on it.
>
> Spec/review wise, I've heard really good things about the 90 and so-so
> things about the CQ: anyone care to jump in?
>
> I'm new to the Audi game but I'm in love... and confused.
>
> For all the Audi vets out there, what would you take?   To qualify, my
> tastes are definitely not refined; I've been driving pickup trucks and
> a Taurus for the last 10 years, so its more of a matter of reliability
> and investment here (I plan on babying either car).  As for my
> intentions, I'm not autocrossing or anything, just looking for a
> comfortable daily driver.
>
> Thanks
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