[V8] V8 might be going away soon...

[Ed Kellock]

The B4 90 is a nice solid car.  The only "issue" is the power, it's a bit
soft for its bulk.  My experience was at 6000 ft elevation though and I know
from experience (in my v8 5spd at sea level Wheee!) that altitude makes a
big difference.  My time behind the wheel of the 94 90q sport was in an open
parking lot with about a foot of snow.  We spent about an hour carving it up
and had a blast.  

Ed

> -----Original Message-----
> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Tony and Lillie
> Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 6:45 AM
> To: Seamus O'Carey; v8 at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [V8] V8 might be going away soon...
> 
> 
> Well, in that case, go test drive some and get a feel for 
> them. I'd say 
> drive a 200 20V, a 4000Q, that B4 90Q, perhaps a type 44 10V 
> Turbo, an UrS4 
> or UrS6 (1992-1996, 97 in Canada), and an A4. Make sure to 
> drive your V8 as 
> comparison to these as well. However, on the subject of the 
> A4, keep in mind 
> these are much more fragile cars than the earlier cars.
> 
> At one point in time, German car manufacturers designed and 
> built a car, 
> then decided what it would be priced at. Now, they say, we 
> need a car this 
> size and price, design and build it. Big difference in 
> overall execution. 
> They are still far nicer and safer than a comparable Aisian 
> or American car, 
> but not anything like the old ones. MB actually used to build 
> them with the 
> intention of this: By the time you could afford one, they 
> figured you to be 
> in your mid forties. You would then purchase it, and it would 
> last you for 
> the rest of your life. I have some older literature covering 
> this. Now, 
> imagine that with a brand new C300 4matic. I don't think so!!!
> 
> BTW, this started changing in the early to mid 90's for most 
> of the Germans 
> (and Swedes, for that matter).
> 
> Tony
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Seamus O'Carey" <cheshirecatsbox at gmail.com>
> To: <v8 at audifans.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 12:41 AM
> Subject: Re: [V8] V8 might be going away soon...
> 
> 
> >I have enjoyed the V8Q immensely so far, but I might be at a 
> >disadvantage  when trying to fully appreciate it simply because I've 
> >never driven any  other Audi.  I have no basis for 
> comparison (which is 
> >where you guys come  in).
> >
> > Honestly if my V8 had a manual transmission I'd probably 
> keep it even 
> > with the problems, but as it is I hardly feel it's worth 
> the trouble 
> > (did I mention it usually takes several tries to start it, 
> because it 
> > either needs a starter or a new flywheel?).  I have it 
> listed for sale 
> > for $2400 right now, but I don't think I could bring myself to let 
> > someone actually pay that
> > much for it.
> >
> > I really wish I'd picked up the black 5spd conversion that was 
> > advertised recently, but it seems like either a 90, A4 or 
> S4 from the 
> > same era would be a good tradeoff as far as power, gas mileage, 
> > driving enjoyment, looks, etc.
> >
> 
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