Re: Pros and cons of v8 Quattro (200 vs V8)

[Roland Broberg <broberg@execpc.com>]

As current V8 owner and last toy a 5KTQ I can tell you they are very
different.  Love them both. Completely different experiences.  The V8 is
a real highway cruiser and the 5K much sportier, esp the manual trans. 
I still look at the 5ks with interest, but also other V8s. I'd say the
V8 is sporty though more of what we used to call a "sleeper" back in the
muscle car days.  Most people are surprised to see them go as they are
usually kind of non-descript from the outside.
Roland

MSV96@aol.com wrote:
> 
...sounding 1 owner V8 for 12.9k (asking
> price) with 99k miles. I gave it a passing thought but still really lust for
> that I5 20v turbo q. I am curious if any V8 owners out there have driven
> both? (Not the 10v 200/5000...) Can you give me an unbiased comparison? 
>.....
> Do you find that your "spirited driving" is still fun with the autobox V8?
> Regards,
> 
> Mike Veglia

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Current Wheels   Former Notables
90 V8            91 100                     60 Karmann Ghia Convertible
86 Vanagon       86 5KTQ                    35 Plymouth Coupe
                 84 5K                      62 Corvair Spyder
Convertible
                 57 Carrera 1500 GS         76 Saab 99 
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