If it weren't a QUATTRO...

[ekellock@juno.com]

My first (second and third) Audi was a Coupe GT.  I bought it because it
is a German car, a step up from my GTI and a step closer to a Mercedes
(was and still am hung up on having a '73 450SL).  I also bought it
because I love the styling, (very distinctive, then & now) and because of
the raves it received in the auto press (which proved to be true).  I
really didn't pay much attention to Quattro at the time.  

After owning the Coupe(s) for a while and learning more about Quattro, I
found myself wanting for one but for a somewhat different reason.  I
wanted the 4-wheel _independent suspension_.  As much as I loved the
Coupe, I longed for a smoother riding rear end like in the Mercedes.  

When I finally bought my first Quattro (an 87 5kcstq) I soon realized the
wonders of the whole package.  Now I find that I'm far less feverish
about getting an SL.  Besides, if I wait a little longer I can afford an
'87 560SL instead of the '73.  Of course in addition to a growing
collection of Audi's, both FWD & AWD (next on the wish list is an '85
ur-quattro).

"I'll take the 10 car garage as long as the outhouse has running water."

Ed Kellock
Lansing, IA
91 200qw - Indigo blue, titanium leather, IA Stage 3
87 gt coupe - Alpine white, white leather, TSW Evo's