Advice on an 87 5kq

[SDSU <jknittle@sundown.sdsu.edu>]

Hi All,

I just found an ad for a 1987 5000 quattro for sale, The ad is fairly old
(sept 7), so I am afraid the car is gone, but I would really like advice on
how to buy an Audi of this vintage should another opportunity come my way.
Here is the ad:

Vehicle   : 1987, Audi 5000 quattro, 88K, $4,000, San Diego

   Description :
      Color, pearl white; gray interior; unrelenting
      maintainance, excellent condition.

   Options :
      Anti Lock
      Air Condition
      4 Wheel Drv
      Cassette
      Cruise Ctl
      Sunroof
      Power Windows
      Four Door
      Manual Transmission


   Seller's Info : (Private Party)

Any advice on how to find a pentosin leak or other information on how to
avert a living nightmare would be greatly appreciated.  If any of the group
in the SD area have checked out this particular car I would like to hear
from you.

TIA

Jim