quattro-digest V4 #2111

[Andrew T Vincitore <Pianofxr@compuserve.com>]

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Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 11:11:10 -0700
From: "Lewis, Gary M" <Gary.Lewis@West.Boeing.com>
Subject: RE: Buying 86 + turbo questions

        >Buying a non-quattro is akin to buying only half an Audi!

        Careful...

        >Resale vale is also far better on q Vs non-q.

        This is currently true.  It would appear from current research
(none is factory derived, just word of mouth stuff) however, the turbo 5
speed non-q MAY be more rare than a Ur-Q (I assume the Ur-q was sent to
the US under homologation rules? 500yr minimum - please correct me if
wrong).  I think the 5kcstQ is more desirable resale.  If you find
someone who wants a clean 5kcst 5speed, however, the car may one day
command a higher price than a similar year/condition Q.  I've never seen
another one, know of only 3 (including mine) on the list, and my
mechanic says he's only seen 4 his whole life.

        I'm slowly slipping on the Nomex...

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> Gary M. Lewis
> 1986 5000   CS Turbo 5 Speed   194,000 miles (and counting...)<

Careful is right !  I have a rare one too.  Try finding another 88 5KS
Avant  5 speed ! Even with no turbo it's respectable. Handles great and
very little( for an Audi) service trouble. 125K and counting.

Andrew