Dealer cost of replacing broken spring of outside air flap

[Tak Cheung <tcheung@gandalf.rutgers.edu>]

Well guess after a number of posts on a broken recirculation flap, I sent
my new (used) '91 100 back to the dealer for a fix.  The service manager
knew exactly what was wrong with it.  But I found the bill very interesting,
and I summary it here:

Replaced recir door spring		$75.00
Parts 443271241  AU spring		$ 2.10

Since the car was bought with the usual skimpy 30 day 3000 mile warranty and
Audi's used car assured 2 yr warranty, the thing was fixed without charge.

I still don't know where that spring goes in order to incur that $75 labor
cost.  

So, to all weekend Audi mechanics, get the above parts and save your $75.00

I actually had to pay for my rental car $30, but that beats $75 and dirty hands.

Got a used '92 Saab 9000S to replaced my '87 Integra.  The Saab is a nice car,
but I have to say, it's not an Audi.  It handles a bit better than my wife's
100 but I much prefer the 100 on the interstate, much quieter and a softer
ride.  The last of the old 5k/100 series definitely has softened it's ride,
almost like an American car.  The Saab does have a bit more power but nothing
a 200 won't match :) only if they have more used 200's around.

Tak Cheung
'91 100
'92 Saab 9000S