Re: Audi 1990 90

[VINCELYONS@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-02-10 11:00:18 EST, you write:

<< 
 I have not used this listing before, but here goes...I need some reliable
 advice.  I purchased a 4KS in 1988 with 59,000 on it.  I put nearly another
 100,000 on it was fun to drive.  Now I sold it and am considering a
 1990 90 with 80,000 miles for $7700.  The driver's seat heater element
 doesn't work, the rear defrost doesn't work, and of course some indicator
 lights are out.  Probably not a surprise to most of you. The car is in
 immaculate shape which is reassuring.  Any thoughts out there as to making a
 wise decision.  I noticed in 
 Edmunds, it gives the car a 4.7 for reliability!!  Consummer Reports says it
 has insufficient data.  Let me know what you think.  Thanks.  >>

Sorry about the late reply but I've been goofing off...

Is it Quattro ?
Is it 5cyl ?

The Quattro's are bulletproof drivetrains, The 5 speed front drives don't 
seem to break either. The NRC should require the 5cyl to be used to spin the 
backup generators for the coolant pumps at nuclear reactors. 
Give it a cam belt every 100k or so, give it some oil & filters and forget
about it. 
The 4cyl, well it's legendary, but that's another hundred stories.

An occaisional set of lower control arm bushings and shock top bushings, 
the rare wheel bearing, and it will go forever. The "Pink Bunny" will be dead
and gone... you'll still be driving the Audi 90.

In my opinion the 88-95 Audi 80-90 (excluding auomatics) are the best kept 
automotive secret.  Way back then the automotive journalist were too
busy being retentive and were focused only on saying that all Audi's lacked
gonads.  Fixated, that they couldn't handle the traffic light drag strip.
Never mind that they were built to do a C note plus all day long on the
Autobahn.  

If it's an automatic keep going, smile and say no thank you. 

I spent a year in La Crosse one day...    Fix the seat heater.

The value of a toasty ass can not be understated.

Vince Lyons