Re: Resale prices of 200's vs 80/90

[Chris Lemon <br00206@binghamton.edu>]

On Tue, 17 Sep 1996 20:47:59 -0400 (EDT) Bob D'Amato

>> Based on the feedback you all gave me, I was able to convince my wife 
>> to go with an 80/90 series instead of the Milano, Peugeot 405, Saab 
>> 9000 or Merkur Scorpio.  I have found some interesting resale data.  
>> Ok, this information reflects my market, and granted miles does make a 
>
>Yeah,but with the Milano, saab 405 etc....parts are cheap and 
>plentiful...just drive down any road!  :)

Bob, 

Are you saying Milano parts are cheap?  I used to own one; *many* parts are
*far worse* in terms of price vs. Audi.  Examples: spark plug wire set: $325
(!); clutch assembly: around $850 (the throw-out bearing alone is something
like $190); oxygen sensor: $230.  Think Audi headlight assemblies are
expensive??  Try pricing (and *finding*) just one side for a Milano or 164.
Of course, Audi prices have their fair share of ridicule: I just paid $70
(dealer list was something like $130) for a *radiator hose*...

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