93 Audi 100 trunk lift shocks

[Mike Pavia <pavia@dsalph02.ias.kodak.com>]

Hello Everyone,

Sorry for the low-tech question but, here goes:

I just purchased a 93 100S for my wife and she's complaining that the
trunk is hard to lift up and open.  I have an 87 5000CS Turbo and I
noticed that the newer 93 has gas shocks to lift the trunk rather than
the springs that are on the 87.

Is a "normal" trunk on a 93 suppose to "pop-up" by itself if the shocks
are in good working order? Are mine in need of replacement?  The trunk
lid stays open fine, it just needs a good push to get it open!

Can anyone help?

PS: I also found it interesting that the dealer is still selling a
cellular phone kit for this car for the low, low price of $945!