[V8] input is appreciated

[dsaad at icehouse.net]

Agreed.

Either you like it and are willing to put up with it or cut the cord and run
away - never to hear the scream of 32 valves at 5000 RPM ever again.

It is getting harder each year for me to justify my V8 to the capitol comity -
especially when said comity wants a mini-van but I always get her on the monthly
payment.

Dave



Quoting William Gutierrez <lundabo at msn.com>:

> Here's my $.02
>
> I don't think measuring the ownership of this car by its residual value is
> fruitful.  For some reason, it is a lost child in the world of used car
> sales.  We all know it is a much nicer car than the general public is
> willing to pay for it, and for what we could purchase with comparable money.
>   I have on several occasions considered moving on to a newer A6 or A8 or
> BMW 540, but at the end of the day, you will spend a whole lot more on one
> of those cars new, or if you buy used, you will be facing the same dilemna
> with those in the not to distant future.
>
> In my view, the ownership of the car should end when you no longer find it
> useful or sufficiently reliable for your needs.  For each person, that
> standard will differ.  You just need to decide whether having the luxury of
> the Audi V8 is a need or a luxury you can do without.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Bill G.
> 1990 V8 5spd.
>
>
> >From: "FredParkerJr" <FredParkerJr at cox.net>
> >To: "V8" <v8 at audifans.com>
> >Subject: [V8] input is appreciated
> >Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 13:34:00 -0400
> >
> >Hello Group,
> >
> >I am at a bit of a crossroads with the V8.  I only drive the car 3000 miles
> >a year at this point because I have been racking the heavy miles on my
> >Mercedes Diesel.  I really love the car - believe me, it's nice to get into
> >a sedan that can run with the big guns once in a while after driving the
> >oil
> >burner all day!
> >
> >But anyway, here is my dilemma:  I am at 145,000 miles and due for a timing
> >belt.  The car has the original transmission.  I have gotten an estimate
> >from a local independent shop to do the timing belt for about $2100.  This
> >price includes all rollers, water pump, serp, tensioned, and distributor
> >guts if needed.  The shop is reputable and performed the t-belt at 90,000.
> >I could do it myself, it's just a matter of time and the special tools.
> >
> >Overall the car is in really nice shape.  It's never been hit, all the
> >paint
> >is original except for the front and rear bumper covers, Black on Black,
> >leather is nice.  The suspension could use shocks, front lower control
> >arms,
> >and upper strut bearings (I have all the parts, just need time).
> >
> >My fear is that the transmission will kick the bucket on the ride home from
> >the shop after the t-belt replacement.  Call me a pessimist, but the
> >repairs
> >would then easily exceed the value of the car.
> >
> >So here are some of my options:
> >
> >1) Do the belt, replace the shocks, add new tires, and drive the life out
> >of
> >the car (again!) If the trans goes, fix it.  All in all, this could amount
> >to 6K or so.  This option is basically a commitment to keep driving the V8
> >for a few more years.
> >
> >2) Sell the car as is right now.
> >
> >3) Do the belt and drive it till something else breaks!  Then evaluate and
> >probably put a fork in it.  (not high on my list - but none the less an
> >option!)  I'd almost be better off giving it away now.
> >
> >4) Let it sit in the back of the garage until, um, yea, then....
> >
> >Your input is appreciated,
> >
> >Fred
> >
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