Which Car? / AWD v. Rear

[Mann Law <mannlaw@indy.net>]

	In response to question re:  Which car to buy 5k, 200, V8.

	While this is personal pref, IF you can find a pristine 5tq, it 
is the easiest / cheapest to get the most HP.  While I love my 89 200w, 
the compression ratio [higher] makes things a little funny when trying to 
upgrade.  I drove several 91 200's, before stealing the car I now drive, 
and, while I loved them all, the price difference made no sense for me.  
With the STEADI kit and car, I've got less than 8 large in the 89 wag.  
When I spend the next 2-3, it will outperform the 91's that had asking 
prices of 14-20.  'course, the 91's are factory sweet.  V8 was nice, but 
not for me.


	Mucho debate on AWD v Rear [Audi v BMW] of late.  While topic has 
pretty well been debated in and out, couple of thoughts.  First, I will 
always own a quattro.  Just love the car for my driving.  However, after 
watching a Ligenfelter Pontiac flat whip the ass of a 911t AWD in the 
dry--at the track [road course], the picture, to me, is blurred on 
advantages on dry pavement.  BTCC is a bit different picture.  Fact is, 
none of us can duplicate the beautiful package on those winning A4Q's.  
Sorry to say, BMW does have a far superior trickle down performance setup 
[M] than does Audi--at least here in America.  If, the A4TQ can give 300+ 
reliable HP, let 'em do it from the factory with a warranty.  I'll be one 
of the first to buy.  Here is one guy that is very disappointed in AoA.  
IMHO, the Audi Q stands alone with what it has, but the new ones are 
sooooo underpowered.  

	Bruce