RE: 4000S, saw for sale, Wisconsin

[glen powell <gpowell@acacianet.com>]

> In a note dated 5/26/97 Jerry Fields writes:

> <<saw the following vehicle for sale:...1985 Audi 4000 S...32MPG...price
> $1650.00>>

> ???? One of two possiblities, either the seller is out and out lying, or this
> car is driven VERY gently. 32 mpg from a 4kq???? Never seen even close from
> any of the 3 I've owned (including 1 brand new 10 years ago before CA RFGII
> gas.) By Jerry's description this car sounds a bit rough and not a great
> deal, but perhaps a fair price.

I believe it's possible. I've seen > 30 MPG when driving 'lightly' in both the 87
5KTQW and the 885KTQ - both bigger and heavier. There is a definite technique
to driving for mileage - as well as benefits from good tuning.

-glen