Re: 89 200T opinion wanted

[Pcarselle <pcarselle@worldnet.att.net>]

Robert Paul Andrews wrote:
> 
>  I am looking at an 89 200T for 4500$  117K miles, slush box with changed
> trans fluid, mineral oil only thing used for power steering.  Pretty well
> upkept, only needs two things.  Rear windshield needs resealing as it was
> replaced after a hail storm some years ago and the seal now leaks.  It
> also needs a headlight assembly (300$?)  The guy had a an 87 5K before this
> so he knows how to upkeep his Audi and he took em to a well respected German
> repair shop.  Shouldn't this car be worth more?  Like at least 7K$?
> I don't, with a low price like that, just leaves me wondering.  Everything
> checks out on the car though, he just changed the power steering hose and
> timing belt.  Opinions please?
> TIA!
> Rob
> randrews@post.smu.edu

Robert P.:

Sounds good...don't worry be happy.... of course any major repair will  
probably be costly.
Areas to check:
Steering Rack, CV Joints, Turbo boost and (turbo) oil/cooling for leaks.
Engine coolant and oil check for contamination from oil or water 
respectively...
Climate controls (air cond., heat blower)
Sun roof for operation and radio antenna for up and down
Other than that the rest if it fails may not be a disaster
Good luck, good price
Pablo