Beware of 1988 Audi 80Q on Cragslist - see message

[Jake Spoon]

Hi,

This one sounded good enough to check;  I ran a Carfax and it's got evidence
of odometer tampering.  In fact, it was driven backwards ~200 miles over the
past 2 years.  It is advertised as having a "blown head gasket" which can be
replaced at very little cost "by your mechanic".

The car violates the basic rule of not being able to drive a vehicle to see
what's what.

All too often I encounter the "blown head gasket" syndrome to explain why a
car can't be driven.  Did they check the compression?  Did the car drink
coolant and ruin the cat?  Is there oil in the coolant?

The VIN on this one is WAUFC0891JA250165.  For anyone interested I can
forward the Carfax if you contact me privately.

Cheers!

Jim Jordan