ur-q Owners: Expected Maintenance Costs

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <3.0.32.19970611142908.019a7820@mailserv-100bs.ftp.com> Glenn Kaufman writes:

> This is a general question but can ur-q owners share what I could expect
> for maintenance costs on an '85 ur-q with 120K miles?  For example, what
> are the major parts which will probably need to be replaced and what are
> the normal maintainance item along with approx.  costs.  

The biggest exposure is probably the clutch - it usually needs major work 
somewhere between 140k and 180k - plus or minus depending on how driven.

There's really no substitute for having a long-term owner/enthusiast show you 
over the car.  Even the recent "buyer's FAQ" is no substitute for a pair of 
knowledgeable eyeballs.
 
--
 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club