Re: New to list questions...

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

Sam Charchian wrote:
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> I've just purchased a '93 90S and went looking around the internet for good
> Audi sites.  I didn't find much but I did find  a lot of good discussion on
> this list and decided to join.
> 
> Here's a list of information I'm looking for.  Perhaps you can help?
> 
> - Common problems with this car.  What to look for, what to be aware of.

So far, there's nothing too common that hasn't been well documented. 
The early V6 engines (good chance you have one) leaked oil from every
seal--check the oil periodically.  There was also some difficulty with a
power steering hose--watch the fluid, I guess.

> - Special care instructions.
> - Where to obtain parts (high performance and otherwise).  Gotta hate the
> dealer.....

Many of the vendors on the vendor list
(http://coimbra.ans.net/quattro/tech/parts_vendors.html) will carry
parts for this car.  As for performance parts, well, good luck because
there really aren't all that many.  Try TAP
(http://www.tap1.com)--they're not the only ones out there but they seem
to have most of what's available.

> - Reliability information.  From what I've heard so far, Audis are very
> reliable.

Hasn't given me any trouble yet, anyone with more than 50,000 miles care
to comment?

> - Anything worth note of this car or Audis in general.  Is there a FAQ?
 
First place to look: (http://coimbra.ans.net/quattro.html)

> In case it matters, the car has a 2.8L V6, front wheel drive (not
> quattro...bummer), the car only has 35,000 miles on it.
> 
> Thanks!
> Sam Charchian
> Microsoft MAPI Developer Support
> (425)704-2096

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