Re: V8-Q

["Randall C. Markarian" <asenna@accessus.net>]

Chris Soult wrote:
> 
> I found a '90 V-8 Quattro at Falkner BMW in Lancater, PA.  I am thinking
> of purchasing this car and wondered what a fair value was, 
> The car has 45k and appears to be in good shape.  The body has some
> dings, but not bad; fairly new Dunlop Z skins; all service records by
> the dealer; interior is very good.
> 
> The salesman said the brakes were just done, but he may have just said
> that. I seem to remember these have internal pads and are extremely
> expensive to replace.  Also, something about $500 to replace spark
> plugs?

Maybe for the wires, I think that it is $160 for the plugs.  Keep your
checkbook handy, they are not the cheapest car to own, but they are one
of the best!
> 
> Any help would be appreciated.  They are asking $19,500.

They will be lucky to get $13,500 for it, even in PA.  I paid less for
mine nearly three years ago (with the same mileage and NO UFO brakes!)
Good luck, but be careful!
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Randall C. Markarian

1990 V8 Quattro
1996 Merc E320

Saint Louis, Missouri