[s-cars] Was S8 replacement for urS4; now neuS6 Avant

[Igor Kessel]

Greg Johnson wrote:

> Crew,
> 
> Benchmark - a modified '91 200-20v Avant.  I drove the neuS6 Avant a few 
> months ago.   It doesn't feel as heavy as it is - handled quite nicely 
> and soaks up the bumps.  The V8 has instant juice throughout the rev 
> range (e.g. no turbo lag)  I didn't find the tip to be that instrusive.  
> It's no manual, but when you want to pick a gear you can, and in 
> traffic, it's nice to let it do its thing for you.  I'd take a neuS6 
> Avant as a replacement for my current wagon.
> 
> Speaking of replacements, I had also considered the Allroad.  There are 
> 326 2000-2002 Allroads for sale on Autotrader!   That's one heck of a 
> lot of folks getting out of these and looking for something else to 
> drive.  What's up?

What's up is "automatics". Before I bit the bullit and decided to odrder 
a new 2004 Allroad from the dealer I too studied the autortader adverts 
for a fdew days and even compiled a spreadsheet. At that particular week 
there were only seven (7) Allroads with stick shifts in the nation. Two 
black ones, a beige, a blue, two silver ones and only one in Atlas Grey 
which I wanted. All of them were 2001 M/Y - the first year of 
production, which I don't particulary care for. Some were outside of 
warranty, some had little left. All were offered at $30K+.

Made absolutely no sence since I could order a brand new one for $37k. 
Which I did. In my colour, and with the cloth interior.
-- 
Igor Kessel
two turbo quattros in the stable,
the third one is in the works