RE: Audi 1990 90

["Peter F. Smith" <u16343@snet.net>]

Just my two cents...

Although I would have preferred a manual over the automatic when we bought our 1990 Audi 90, this was our first new car and my wife does not know how to drive a stick. As to the reliability....our car has >175M and we have never had any problems with the tranny. As a matter of fact, I actually like the AUTO, as AUTO-TRANNIES go.

SO...IMHO, I would give the automatics a fair shake, if you find a nice car.

Dissenting opinions from fellow listers are welcome. 

Peter F. Smith

90 AUDI 90, LAGOS BLUE, AUTO TRANS
91 SAAB 900 Turbo
69 Corvette Roadster

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From: 	VINCELYONS@aol.com[SMTP:VINCELYONS@aol.com]
Sent: 	Thursday, February 20, 1997 4:06 PM
To: 	jorst_ja@mail.uwlax.edu; baileyr@cuug.ab.ca; quattro@coimbra.ans.net
Subject: 	Re: Audi 1990 90

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!!  Consumer Reports says it
 has insufficient data.  Let me know what you think.  Thanks.  >>

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





In my opinion the 88-95 Audi 80-90 (excluding automatics) 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.