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Quattro debate




 
 I am having a little internal quattro debate - I am going  ( for those of 
you who remember, this has been going on for some time )  to replace my 1990 
100 Q with a different car. My choices are pretty much
  
  A 1989-1990 200 TQ. 
  A 1990-1991 Coupe Q 20v

 ...Any suggestions on the two? Basically, I am looking for a little bit more 
power, but I need the Quattro system, and love Audis. If I could afford it, I 
would get a 1991 200 TQ or a 1991 v8 5-speed. Speaking of v8's, how are the 
Audi v8 automatics? I really don't like the idea of an automatic, but I reall 
DO like the idea of a v8. Especially a lightweight 260-300 (which is it?) HP 
v8 in an Audi. 

  I am not looking to run circles around Porsche c-4's or anything, but I 
would like to have enough power to get out of my own way, and if possible, 
take out a mustang or camaro on the way. ( hence I am considering the 200 
Quattro, and buying a chip )                                           

  I am not really thinking about a pre-89 turbo Q, but you never know. 

 Basically the benefits of the coupe are
   1  20v engine  - torque sucks, but better HP, higher redline, no turbo lag
   2  smaller     - less weight, less mass to accelerate, better cornering
   3  a coupe     - chicks dig coupes
  
 Benefits of the 200
   1  turbo engine - easily upgradible, don't have to take off 15% HP for     
                     altitude
   2. larger       - can put more stuff in it, Subwoofers, snowboards, crates 
                     of beer, stuff..you know..
   3. not as sporty - doesn't scream 'Arest me NOW!' to cops
                    - doesn't scream 'race me!' at stop lights
   

 Can anyone offer my suggestions as to what I should do? I am really stuck 
here, between and Audi and an Audi. ( and a third Audi! ) 

 I know, life is really pretty rough. 

So, if you have any personal preferance, opinions, sawed off 
shotguns^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H, whatever, send 'em my way.

Thanks, Brooks.