RE: can audis/vws take v.high mileage??

["Buchholz, Steven" <Steven.Buchholz@kla-tencor.com>]

I recently purchased a 1985 Audi 4000 quattro (would be a model 80 in the
UK) with 204K miles in a heartbeat ... it has run very well for the past few
months.  If the car has a 5-speed and the clutch is still original (200k out
of a clutch happens quite regularly!) you should plan on having that done.
If the car was maintianed well the mileage should not pose any issues.

I've heard that the Audi engines were based on an engine design for a
tractor ... I must say that seems to be the case in my experience ...

Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)

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> From: 	mamn97@pop.dial.pipex.com[SMTP:mamn97@pop.dial.pipex.com]
> Sent: 	Monday, June 01, 1998 11:03 AM
> To: 	quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> Subject: 	can audis/vws take v.high mileage??
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> I'm looking at a couple of audi 80 sports (UK) - (4000 1.8injection 
> in the US i think). (also same engine in 1.8 8valve golf/jetta)
> The cars are both 86, with v. little rust.
> one has been owned for last 7 yrs by a lady who's covered most 
> of the 190k miles- probablly motorway miles . - It also has been 
> fairly trouble free.
> the other has also had only 2 owners and done 200k miles and has been 
> reliable.
> 
> both obviously have FSH (non dealer for several yrs)
> 
> The lady is asking 800 GBP but has had little interest because of the 
> mileage.
> The 200k is asking 650 GBP.
> 
> Will these engines take much more mieage- or am i asking for trouble?
> 
> (I am fairly good with DIY and have fixed clutches etc. but am not 
> too confidet to mess with engine rebuild)
> 
> TSR  performance in the UK offer rebuild for ~600 GBP (without head)
> should I try negotiating with this figure in mind ? assuming that the 
> engine will die soon.
> I also only need the car for 4 mnths over the summer. 
> 
> What do u think? what are they worth / should I offer??
> 
> Your opinions are much appreciated.
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Ed
> (please rply via email)
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