[V8] I could fix it or buy a different one...

[Karl Middlebrooks]

I've actually been tempted by that one, as well. When I get back to Texas next week, I'm considering selling my 02 A6 Avant 3.0 and seeing if I can pick up a V8 down there (yeah, I know, it's probably an ill-advised plan, but ill-advised plans and I go together well).

However, if you pick up the Houston V8 and need to get it back to the Pacific NW, I'd be glad to drive it up for you, since I split my time between Texas and Oregon, and love making the drive.

I'm with you on the Pearl. Initially, I only picked up a Pearl car because it was a nice 93, but the more I look at it, the more it's grown on me. Dunno why, but I'd like to find one in Papyrus or Panther.

> Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:57:32 -0800
> From: cheshirecatsbox at gmail.com
> To: V8 at audifans.com
> Subject: [V8] I could fix it or buy a different one...
> 
> I have a dilemma:  should I fix the car have or buy a different one that
> might be in better shape.
> 
> I'm looking specifically at this car, which seems to be in pretty good shape
> and just had the timing belt done:
> http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1004074200.html
> 
> I *really* want a black car, but for almost the same price as the above
> black V8, I can get the p&p heads Ron was talking about before (which
> includes all the gaskets needed to do the job) as well a complete timing
> belt/water pump kit.  Even though my car won't be black, it should be a
> rather nice running 120k mi. V8, and to be honest the pearl color is
> starting to grow on me.  I think it would look pretty damn good with some
> BBS LM's and tinted windows.
> 
> Anyway, what concerns me most is that doing the head job and timing belt
> stuff means I'll have to make sure and set the timing perfectly.  I really
> hate the thought of screwing up the timing and bending brand new valves.  ><
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