[s-cars] New to the list

[chris chambers]

Welcome to the list!

--- Kevin Campbell <kevin.campbell at autodesk.com> wrote:
> I'm new to this list, so if my questions/comments seem too
> rudimentary
> feel free to tell me to get lost.
>  
> I'm interested in buying a mid 90's S4 or S6. 
>  
> My questions:
>  
> 1. Is it reasonable to use one as a daily driver, or would that be
> considered blasphemous?  My commute is 45 miles one way 3or 4 times a
> week.

These cars were designed to be driven....mine has in excess of 200,000
miles and I drive it everyday every where.



>  
> 2. Are they considered cars for those who enjoy working on cars?


Sure many things you can do yourself. That isn't meant to imply tht
they break alot, which they don't. One word of caution though, bury
your wallet, bury it deep! (performance mods)

>  
> 3. Why would anyone choose a V6 over the inline 5 20v?
>  

Hmmm.....stuypidity? I don' know I really like my I5.

> Off topic question:
>  
> I live 2.5 hours from Tahoe.  Does it make sense to throw on a set of
> studded tires at the house before going up, or wait to get to the
> snow
> to put on chains?  I hate the idea of putting chains on an S car
> (I've
> been in quattros and had cops force us to put chains on in bad
> conditions).

Live in Michigan, can't help ya there! But when it starts snowing here
I put on the snows and leave em on unil it melts come spring.

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