Re: V8's

[John Karasaki <johkar@teleport.com>]

At 12:13 PM 1/29/96 CST, you wrote:
>     Sat I was at my local Audi dealer and saw 2 1990 V8's. Both looked to 
>     be in great shape however one was definatley nicer than the other. The 
>     prices also reflected this. One was red on black 50k miles, the other 
>     blue on gray, 80k+ miles. The red one which apperared to be in great 
>     shape had an asking price of $15,000. The other $14000. 
>     I'm starting to become more interested in another sedan for the family 
>     and am wondering what to make of this price. Any comments?
>     TIA, Todd.
>
Those are very good starting points, especially the 50k car for $15,000.
I'd look into the background on both cars though.  The V8s were prone to
odometer (the whole instrument cluster) replacements.  If the car has passed
through (in titling) a state which doesn't track mileage, I'd be concerned.
The odometers usually failed around the 40k mile mark.  Worst case: both
cars have 40k more miles than you thought.

Regards,

John Karasaki

The Karasaki's, proud owners of AUDI automobiles

1981 Coupe
1982 TQC
1984 5000SW
1987 5000CST (for sale; Climate Control system now fixed! $3200)
1990 V8