[s-cars] UrS4 info

[Robinson, Lee]

Hi everyone,

I am currently looking for a car and am considering the early S4's.
Unfortunately, I know almost nothing about these cars at all.  Well, I know
what they are & what they are capable of, but not what to look for when
considering a purchase.

I learned this the hard way 5 years ago when I bought my 88 M3.  I didn't
know much about what to look for, & it cost me big, and I lucked
out--nothing big was wrong with the car, just tons of small stuff.  Anyway,
that's past now & the car is very well behaved & a treasured possesion.

That being said, I don't want to repeat this scenario.  I am looking for
information on the S4's.  For instance, is this car reliable enough to be
driven daily, in gridlock, with 100degree heat?  Is this car easy for
DIYer's?  I have seen the information on UrS4.com & s-cars.org about a
pre-purchase checklist, but would like more information, maybe even someone
in the Atlanta area who could help me, or a recommendation for a reputable
shop in this area.  One of the things that, of course, concerns me is the
possible issue with the early transmission whine.  Any help would be greatly
appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Lee Robinson