Re: 200 vs M5 vs V8q

[rally44@juno.com (thor r lidasan)]

Reading about the post about the price comparison
between 91 200q and M5 ($15k-$20k for a 91 200q in SoCal)
made me think...

Let's see: I bought my '90 V8q with 50k miles (don't trust the
odometer, however) for $7900 last January. 
Work done so far:   Tune-up/timing belts/plugs/wires/labor  $ 1000
                                   5 spoke wheels/D40Z /install          
            1000
                                   H&R/Konis/install                     
                      1000
                                    Dynomax/Brullen exhaust/install      
            600
                                    2 cone filters/pipes/custom install  
             180
                                   Used rear differential/labor          
                 1100
                                    Fuel pump/install                    
                         220

                                                                         
               total           $   5100

So far, I've spent around $12,000  give or take a few hundreds on a car
that turns head, has leather, butt warmers, cell phone, etc. I've also
tested it on track and it is incredibly stable at 135 mph, will take
corners
like a rhino on testosterone high, and after the speed testing, takes me
home in comfort and style. Now, I am just waiting for Randall's sc
upgrade
and maybe I could learn how we can install a forced induction on this V8.

All I can say is: I hope Audi deflation continues and maybe I can snag an
A8
for $15K in ten years from now.

By the way, the car has no accident record, paint is flawless for a 7
year-old
and the interior is pristine. The Audi gods must have been watching this
car. Got the details from Porsche-Audi in CT thru its VIN, where the
car was also serviced for 7 years. 

Some day, I'll tell you the story of how I got this car from a used
car salesman in South Bronx, NY  who has no idea that Audi makes V8.

Cheers! Please no flames, I am really happy with this car!
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Thor Lidasan, MD   Staten Island, NY    e:mail   TLidasan@aol.com
                                                                         
           Rally44@juno.com
'90 V8q (wife says: "like a rhino on testosterone high!")
'94 Merc C280
'88 Mazda MX6

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