[V8] Future of this group

[Dave Saad]

Funny you mention the Torsen. I think my allroad would be perfect with one of those.
I am not leaving the four rings anytime soon... I just bought another allroad with a good body/interior (and 200K miles) and dead transmission for $500. I repaired the transmission (broken drum) and replaced the clutches and torque converter. Also rebuilt the front end and any other little things I find. I’ll have about $3K into it when I’m all done and my daughter will get a nice ride to end her collage years with, and start her next chapter.
She is driving a 98 A6 now with a zillion miles on it with no real problems. I like the big heavy safe car for her drives to and from school. There is a lot of nothing between salt lake and boise. I have found the A6 2.8L to be a solid and reliable car. 
The allroad - despite its reputation has also been good. I accept that the suspension needs attention every few years - but I’ve had mine about 5 years now I still love it.

And since this is a V8 list, I saw one a few days ago! I still like the look of that car.

Dave

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> On Dec 13, 2018, at 10:34 AM, cobram at juno.com wrote:
> 
> I hadn't even noticed the lapse in group continuity.   
> 
> There is so little traffic on here.
> 
> I dislike FB, the format does not lend itself to this kind of thing.  I
> was on other mailing lists that tried moving to FB, they all died a slow
> death there.
> 
> I haven't even bothered to log in to FB in the last 6 months or so.
> 
> The Large Chassis Audi page on FB seems to be mostly Euro participants. 
> I may try the Large Chassis forum to unload my cache of Audi Parts.  I
> sold 4 V8 rear light bars to ex-Soviet protectorates on that FB page, and
> the deals all went through without hitches.  I still can't believe no one
> balked at the ridiculous shipping charges.
> 
> On that note, I recently threw out 4 trash barrels full of Unobtainum
> (mostly 5000, 200 and V8 pulled parts.)  Still have 4 or 5 large plastic
> tubs full of them that have to go.  Cleaning house.  I got some interest
> on the FB page for the 90 200TQA, but as seems the norm on FB, people
> just dissolve into the ether after showing great interest at first. 
> Reality likely slaps them upside the face given enough time.
> 
> As for Audi's, I'm pretty much done with them.  The last "real" Audi's
> for me were the torsen diff up to mid 90's models.  Those require more
> time and effort than I'm willing to give at this stage in life.  Plus,
> honestly, there are SO many better and reliable cars out there which
> require zero attention compared to these old war horses.  Not looking for
> a debate, just a fact or two and MHO.  I still like the "refrigerator"
> solid feel, that's why my current rides are 124 Merciless' Benz's in
> benzine and diesel, all the solidness without the constant maintenance,
> and no problem finding parts when occasionally needed.  
> 
> I am still using the Juno interface, which physically archives emails on
> my computer in a DB file.  I have been cleaning them out, but still have
> what looks like 10k audifans emails still in the DB.  I kept them to
> facilitate searches when needed, I don't know if they'd be of any use to
> anyone, if so, let me know, when the last of my 4 Ringers goes, the DB
> goes with them.
> 
> Sorry to have droned on, but it's been a while.  Glad to see some
> familiar names pop up.  
> 
> 
> BCNU,
> Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.
> 
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