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> From: MSV96@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Pros and cons of v8 Quattro (200 vs V8)
> Date: Wed, 2 Jul 1997 13:21:26 -0400 (EDT)
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? 

	OK, so I haven't actually *driven* a V8Q, but I just rode in
	one up Pikes Peak (Ingo's beautiful '90), and was *very*
	impressed.  At 170K, the suspension was taut -- more so
	than my 60K '91 200Q -- and the ride smooth. The engine
	sounds were wonderful, and it seemed to be pulling pretty
	strongly even at that altitude.

	In summary, I think the cars are quite comparable, even
	though they're different in character.


	-Arun

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

From: MSV96@aol.com
Subject: Re: Pros and cons of v8 Quattro (200 vs V8)
Date: Wed, 2 Jul 1997 13:21:26 -0400 (EDT)

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This thread got me to wonderin' as I have always loved the V8 but can't seem
to think of it as "sporty" cuz of the auto trans most have. My deal on the
'91 200q fell apart (long story, condition too shabby for the price and they
wouldn't budge anywhere near enough for me) so my search progresses. Here in
the SF CA Bay Area there is a nice 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? No
doubt they are beautiful cars and they sound like a great deal these
days...for example, KBB.com says retail book for that '90 is over 17k yet
they fetch far less. Sounds like lotsa quattro bang for the buck. Should I
take a more serious look that way instead of the good ol' I5 turbo q's I love
so much? I don't want to be saying in a year's time..."gee, I coulda had a
V8"! ;-) So, V8 owners fill me in...they sound like great cars, what is there
to look out for besides the usual quattro stuff and the trans.? TIA

Regards,

Mike Veglia

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