Re: audi 90 research (fwd)

[JGriffJ@aol.com]

In a message dated 95-10-14 20:12:35 EDT, you write:

>Can you post this somewhere for audi owners to read and respond? Thank you,
>Tom Lockwood.
>
>I'm thinking about getting a 1992 or 1993 Audi 90. Should I get the old
>reliable 5 cylinder engine or the newer 172hp V6? Performance isn't toooo
>important to me, but durability and low cost maintenance is. And how about
>the
>body - is the 1993 newer design that much better? I think it is, it is
>beautiful, bigger, more solid. Is this car really safe? I want it to last
>125,000 miles or so and not keep breaking like my Saab. How about quatro vs
>front drive? More problems? I will use my truck in blizards so think I can
>save some money with just front drive. I'd say a 1993 90, V6, would be a
>great, sporty, long-lasting car. Can anyone share some information about
this
>with me? Thank you very much, thomas lockwood@stortek.com
>

Tom:

I can't speak for the 90 series, but I do own a 92 100S with the 172 HP 2.8L
V6. It is a wonderful, beautiful, car and I have found the engine to be
great. From what I have read in Consumer Reports magazine, this was a
recommended car in the $15-20k range. The reliability record was very high.
So far, I have not had any great problems (except that the dealer decided to
put in a new tranny when I told them it shifted funny; it was under warranty,
so I didn't mind). The car has good power but is not a stoplight demon. But
that's OK, cuz this car was made for the highways, and boy is it ever! It is
great on the highways! I do a lot of highway driving, and I love it. The
handling is wonderful.

Overall, definitely, there is adequate/more-than-adequate power in my opinion
(sure, more is better but.....).

I can't give you feedback on the 5 cyl. engine for comparison; this is my
first Audi. I'm sure you will get some info from those that cherish them (or
dare I say hate them?)

Good luck!

P.S. Low/easy maintenance is important to me too. On my car, it is very easy
to change the oil, oil filter, air filter, and spark plugs (that's all I've
done so far.) It is nice to have an engine in-line, as opposed to transverse.
There's a lot of room to work in there.
Also, re: safety. I feel VERY safe in my car. FYI, in 1993, I believe they
started putting in dual airbags, if that is important to you. In 1992, just
driver's side.

If I can be of any other help, please feel free to E-mail me.

Jim Griffin  --- jgriffj@aol.com
92 100S