Re:I bought my A4Q today!!

[oneofnine@sylvania.sev.org (Charles I. Price)]

>From: Achille Riviello <acriviel@mailhost.ecn.uoknor.edu>
>Date: Sat, 28 Sep 96 23:45 CDT
>Subject: I bought my A4Q today!!
>
>Well, I finally did it.  I caved and bought the A4Q.  It wasn't the green
>one I was originally planning to buy (they sold that last week).  I bought
>the last 5-speed quattro on the lot--a pearlescent white one with anthracite
>leather interior.  Sunroof and all the bells and whistles except the all
>weather package, which I would have liked to have had.  However, I got what
>I believe to be a great deal--$28,500 for it, all inclusive, even the $88
>paperwork fee.  That came to just $325 (give or take a few $$) over invoice,
>and they threw in a full tank of gas.  Drove it home today and took some
>friends out to dinner in it.  Love it!!   It is so stable!  I test drove the
>A4Q twice, but I think driving it when you just plunked down a sizable chunk
>of change is more satisfying... :)  Honestly, I really like the car.
>
>Any suggestions on break-in?  Any suggestions at all?  As this is my first
>new car purchase (first purchase in 10 years), I'm still nervous.  It think
>the car will be with me for many years, though.
>
>Achille Riviello
>acriviel@mailhost.ecn.uoknor.edu
>
>83 4000s, 200+k miles,
>96 A4Q, 53 miles (8.0 when I got it!)
>cheers,
>
>Achille Riviello
>acriviel@mailhost.ecn.uoknor.edu
>tel: US(405) 329-1935
>
Achille
Congratulations!  I think you'll like it as much as I do.  I've had mine
for almost a year, and have had very few problems.  I burned a few quarts
of oil in the first 5k miles, until the engine loosened up a little.  It
will feel smoother the more you drive it.  The gas milage also improved.
I've found, by listening here, that there are a few simple things that you
can do to improve the car's performance.  I've gotten a throttle body
modification, which has improved the low end torque somewhat, but for about
$400.00.  I've also increased the tire pressure to 40psi., which really
helped the stability around high speed turns.  Generally, I drive it pretty
hard, and enjoy it more every day.  I can't wait for bad weather to return,
so I won't look (Audiphiles avert eyes here) longingly at the M3 for
several more months, until dry warm weather returns.
Good luck!

Chuck Price
'96 red A4Q