Next Previously Loved Audi :-) ?

[Grant Lenahan]

I prefer the 1.8t. Lighter. Better economy. and the sludge issue  
simply means change the oil, whcih you should do anyway

Grant
On Apr 11, 2008, at 9:47 PM, Kent McLean wrote:

> Fay Kelley wrote:
>> I imagine I'll have only enough money,
>> $5-7K, to get something a few years newer
>> than what I have.
>>
>> But I would like, please, to know which models
>> to stay away from and which ones have proven
>> overall to be okay Audis.
>
> That's a loaded question. :)
>
> Since you are not into modifying things for performance, I'd say stick
> with the non-turbo V6s. The 1.8 turbos have had problems with sludge.
> But the V6 gets you another A6 or downsize to an A4. IIRC, you are in
> real estate, so if you need the space for clients, that probably rules
> out the A4.
>
> The '98-04 A6 would be your next step. Earlier than '98 and you  
> have the
> same generation as your '95. But if an A4 fits your lifestyle, you can
> easily find them in your price range. I picked up my '99 A4 Avant last
> December for $6200.  I like it a lot.
>
> -- 
> Kent McLean
> '99 A4 Avant, w/ quattro, V6, Tiptronic, :)
> '91 200 TQA #1, backup car
> gone but not forgotten:
> '94 100 S Avant, "Moody", now with new owner
> '91 200 TQA #2, up in smoke 2
> '89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy", up in smoke
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