[s-cars] 20 Valve dilemma

[Taka Mizutani]

Peter-
>From what you describe, I'd keep the '91 200- it's got a lot more
maintenance done, sounds like you'd be doing less for it in the near
future, while the '93 sounds like it's due for a whole bunch of stuff-
$3000+.

Taka


On 4/21/05, Peter Dowker <pdowker at mac.com> wrote:
> Oh great and long suffering worshipers of the Ingoldstadt gods of
> automotive technology....
> 
> I'd be interested in your perspective on this issue. I have a dilemma:
> 2 20v cars and only time and budget for one.... what to do?
> 
> I am the long time owner of a 1991 200 tq and the relatively recent
> owner of a 1993 S4.
> 1991 is tornado red with a black sport interior, the 1993 is silver
> (now a brushed aluminium look from all the spider scratches ... kinda
> cool I guess)
> 
> Both require regular maintenance (as well as component replacement as
> is normal in cars of this vintage.
> I have tried to incrementally upgrade the 1991 whenever it needed
> maintenance, the 1993 has been in a holding pattern since I bought it
> after it had a head rebuild.
> 
> Overall, here's the general level of maintenance.
> 
> The 1991 has 185k on the clock, the 1993 has 220k
> The 1991 has a new clutch, the 1993 needs one in the next year
> The 1991 has  a stainless Stebro exhaust, the 1993 has a stock exhaust.
> The 1991 has a new radiator (plastic OEM unfortunately), new
> distributor w/metal gear, windshield, dash panel circuit board, etc)
> The 1993 has stock.
> The 1991 has Eurolights, the 1993 has stock DOT's
> The 1991 has H&R springs, the 1993 has H&R springs - both are lowered
> The 1991 has Boge Turbo struts that need to be replaced - the 1993 has
> Bilsteins that are new.
> The 1991 has G60 brake rotors  on the front and stock on the rear with
> stock calipers, the 1993 has drilled Zimmerman rotors on the front and
> rear with stock calipers
> The 1991 has stock wheels with good Michelen Pilot Sport XGTV4's, the
> 1993 has stock wheels that MUST have new tires.
> 
> Should I sell the 1991 (best offer I have is 5500) and sink that money
> into the 1993, or sell the 1993 and sink the money into the 1991.  Each
> car has it's merits, and it's drawbacks -  I find the 1993 more
> comfortable on long trips, but the 1991 is more "fun" for play. I spend
> most of work week either in the home office or on travel via aircraft..
> so either/both sits most of the week.
> 
> Curiously,
> 
> Peter Dowker
> 
> 2 x 20v
> 
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