Bob's Demise...

["Graydon D. Stuckey" <graydon@apollo.gmi.edu>]

On Thu, 2 Jan 1997, Bob D'Amato wrote:

> I would not buy and Audi if it didnt have Quattro. I dont feel they have 
> any other redeeming values other than the Q system. 

Fire and Brimstone from heaven is falling....  

> Power?? No. Handling? 

Come on Bob, Any Audi turbo can be persuaded to make decent amounts of
power.  Now, I agree, it is never enough (I'm a firm believer in the "Not
Enough" school of HP building.  You fellow Canadians will appreciate the
"Not Enough" quote - remember the Caramilk adds?) but it is certainly on a
par with most of its competitors.  Even the handling isn't bad.  I have an
'86 5KCSTQ, and of all the '86-vintage automobiles I have driven, few
handle as well as my Q.   Even alot of newer cars don't handle any better.

> no. Styling?? Maybe.

That's subjective, but I think they are handsome even if they are not
exciting to look at.  At least they aren't offensive like the 
Aurora/Riviera and the new Taurus! 

> Safety?? YES. One out of 4 aint great.
> Now add the cost of maintenance, poor electricals, High insurances, taxes 

That's the price of admission.

> Im going to get burned, arent I.

I'll pray for you Bob.  You _know_ that the Audigods are going to get you 
don't you?  :-)

Later, ---------------------------------------------------------- 
Graydon D. Stuckey 	'85 Mazda RX7 GS, no toys 
graydon@apollo.gmi.edu 	'86 Audi 5000 CS Turbo Quattro, has toys
Flint, Michigan USA	'89 Thunderbird SC, lotsa toys