[V8] Signing off...for good.

[Seamus O'Carey]

Aw.  I was really hoping I'd sell my Corrado in time to be able to buy your
car.  I like my V8 and all, but I'd really much rather have had yours.  I'm
going to have to start looking for another grey 5spd.

On Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 5:08 PM, Ron Wainwright <ron_01056 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> WOW..... in a sense I suppose it is a good thing since a car of that
> stature should be driven religiously.
>
>  I went through the same thing a few years ago when I sold my Pearl beast.
> I drove the car from Mass to Minnesota & while gathering my stuff up to get
> into the hotel I seen & heard the guy leave with the Stebro roaring in the
> distance. I felt like I wanted to chase the guy down & reneg on the deal.
> But I new that I wouldn't be driveing it much with the new purchase... the
> 91 V8 5sp waiting for me in Detroit.
>
> Good luck with everything Bill!
>
>  Ron Mit 4.2 beast with busted d-side fender :-(
>
>
> --- On Thu, 8/28/08, lundabo at msn.com <lundabo at msn.com> wrote:
>
> > From: lundabo at msn.com <lundabo at msn.com>
> > Subject: [V8] Signing off...for good.
> > To: v8 at audifans.com
> > Date: Thursday, August 28, 2008, 2:26 AM
> > Well V8 fans....after 18 years of Audi V8 ownership, I saw
> > my car drive off in the hands of its new owner today.  A
> > young guy who is connected to the Audi nuts over at
> > Karmakanix in Berkeley came over with cash in hand and made
> > me an offer I couldn't refuse.  Actually, while it was
> > sad to see the car go and hear the rev of the V8 as he
> > sprinted down the street, I sensed the genuine thrill in the
> > new owner's voice as he thanked me for selling him the
> > car and shut the door, pink slip in hand.
> >
> > I always wanted this car to end up in the hands of an
> > enthusiast and I feel comforted that it has.  He has plans
> > to drop about $3k into the car (mostly cosmetic) and use it
> > for years to come.  It should be a great ride for him.
> >
> > Thank you everyone for your support over the years and the
> > informed and spirited discussions.  Few forums I know of
> > have as informed and helpful group of subscribers as the V8
> > forum.  The collective wisdom of this group demystified many
> > aspects of this car and made it an affordable car to own and
> > drive.
> >
> > So again, thank you and take care.
> >
> > Bill Gutierrez
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