82 Coupe

[gfl@cc.bellcore.com (grant f lenahan)]

re: 82 coupe, $1700, 88k miles, leather etc

The cupe's were nice cars.  Good back seat room,
good handling, solid, dependable.  They had the
5-cyl engine and 5-speeds (usually).

However, there is a big difference in pre- and post- 1984
models.  In 1984 the Coupe became the Coupe GT.  It received
a 130 hp engine in place of 110 hp.  It got (needed) shorter
"close ratio" gearing, and a few suspension mods as well.

 The car became much more of a driver's car, and won C/D's
 GT shoot-out.

 For 1700 and 88k miles, you're probably getting a good car.
 But have it checked well.  ABout 75k is when audis start
 to eat many $200-300 items - starters, water pumps, etc,.
 and we are talking a 14 year old car here.

 Enjoy.

 Grant