Next Previously Loved Audi :-) ?

[Fay Kelley]

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>The PS steering

Steering RACK

> is easy to fix too- you most likely need a few seals for the PS pump. Hard to say- these cars also have some hose leak issues
>but again that's not too hard to deal with- as long as the steering rack isn't leaking you're not talking to big a project to fix.
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>>I imagine I'll have only enough money,
>>$5-7K, to get something a few years newer
>>than what I have.
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>>But I would like, please, to know which models
>>to stay away from and which ones have proven
>>overall to be okay Audis.
>>
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>Well the A8's are getting into that range, the 95.5 S6's ( with awesome seats) are also in that price range- would you like a manual or automatic?

Automatic of course ... I have had back surgery and don't want a stick shift again.

>http://www.audifans.com/marketplace/show.php?table=pm_audifans_Cars&id=2905

Oooooow an A8 -- that's even better !

I love them !

>http://www.audifans.com/marketplace/show.php?table=pm_audifans_Cars&id=2889
>http://www.audifans.com/marketplace/show.php?table=pm_audifans_Cars&id=2808
>http://www.audifans.com/marketplace/show.php?table=pm_audifans_Cars&id=2688
>http://www.audifans.com/marketplace/show.php?table=pm_audifans_Cars&id=2458


wow there are some nice cars out there for less than 10 K ~

>There is a local outfit with a '99 A8 70k miles Ming ( Dark blue) blue with the nice wheels, very clean - they were talking 8-9k ( with a Timing belt
>service thrown in)
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>There are also plenty of A6 cars in the 5-7k range with the '99-2000 A6 TT cars comming into the mix at 8-12k range.
>http://www.audifans.com/marketplace/show.php?table=pm_audifans_Cars&id=2649
>http://www.audifans.com/marketplace/show.php?table=pm_audifans_Cars&id=2831
>http://www.audifans.com/marketplace/show.php?table=pm_audifans_Cars&id=3072
>http://www.audifans.com/marketplace/show.php?table=pm_audifans_Cars&id=3020
>http://www.audifans.com/marketplace/show.php?table=pm_audifans_Cars&id=2982
>http://www.audifans.com/marketplace/show.php?table=pm_audifans_Cars&id=2567
>http://www.audifans.com/marketplace/show.php?table=pm_audifans_Cars&id=2342
>http://www.audifans.com/marketplace/show.php?table=pm_audifans_Cars&id=3053
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>I think you'd be happier with the C chassis ( A6) or D ( A8)  car and a non-turbo car.

Ya, I like the larger car -- luxury sports car that I can drive like a bat outta h- - -
and be comfy.    My car is always full of equipment, so I can't go smaller than standard.

>Check the audifans.com marketplace and craigslist- those seem to be the best place to find good clean Audi's.

I have to close a deal before I can buy one, but I wanted to get an idea in my mind of might
be a good choice for me and start looking at them and such before I have the money to buy ....
I find that that is often the best way to buy .... shop before I can buy, LOL

Thanks ~~~ !

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>There are a few places ( 2 in Minn) that specialize in custom purchases for Audi's I can send you the info - they basically take your
>specs and shop for you via internet and auction to get you the model/year combo you're looking for.

I can do that .... that's how I found the current A-6 in Denver.  It was a grand less than the others around the
country and even with the $278 air fare I came out ahead.   IT was in nice shape when I got there too.

> >I am NOT holding anyone to their opinion.
>>Just looking for ideas.
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>I'd say a 99 or newer A8 or 2000 A6 4.2 would be a great car.

Okie, thanks !

>The A6 4.2 has the advantage that you can get a 6 speed manual ( the A8's are
>all tiptronic) which will have less long term maint. cost. Stay away from the '97 A8's as those where a first year for the new chassis and tranny
>isn't tiptronic although it is a 5 speed.

Thanks for pointing that out !

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>If you're concerned with fuel milage look into a VW Passat with 4-motion ( ok it's not an Audi or quattro ) with a DIESEL. 45+ mpg.

Well, I am more concerned with keeping the car on the road and performance.   I drive a lot to Phoenix up and down the mountains,
and I drive to Sedona, an hour on switchbacks at least twice a week.    I need good suspension and PERFECT handling.   And COMFORT, LOL

I want the moon, ha ha

>I'd like to see Auid bring their diesels to the USA but by the time they do it had better be in a diesel/electric hybrid.

I have friends in Minnesota that I haven't seen in 17 years or more .... maybe I'll find one out your way !

:-)
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 Fay

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