Re: Need basic info on '90 V8 Q

["R. Shayne Pavlic'" <bcpi@arias.net>]

The only things you need to look out for is #1 the timing belts.  DO NOT pay
attention to the manual.  It must be changed every  60k.  Cost about
$500-600.  #2:  If it is  a really rare manual, drive it a lot first.  Those
trannys don't seem to be the best in the world.  No inherent problems with
them, just if they have been shifted poorly, they may need to be replaced. 
That is not cheep either.  About $4000 for a used one with labor.  And
finally, do all the switches work?  They can get expensive to replace if the
old WD-40 trick does not work.

Price range for one in that condidtion:  well in this area (The NW)  they
have been taking a premium of about $14-17k in nice low mile shape like
that.

Also, check the front brakes.  If the front brakes were not converted from
the bowl stlye rotors, make sure the rotors are not warped.  New rotors are
about $800 both for remans.

Shayne.

P.S.-  If it is the Audi Bose 4 memory button radio, check all the buttons
and see if the are sticking.  If the are, the radioo has to be sent to bose.
 THe fix is a major overhaul.  Cost $200.
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From: Todd Carson <tcarson@dallas.net>
To: quattro@coimbra.ans.net
Subject: Need basic info on '90 V8 Q
Date: Thu, Jun 04, 1998, 10:34


Hi All,

My father-in-law is considering buying one of the all alluminum V8's.  This
means his '90 V8 may become available.  He promised me "first right of
refusal" if he does decide to get a new one.  

His '90 V8 only has ~50k miles, all routine maintenance (based on mileage),
 has been garaged it's entire life, and has been driven "gingerly". The
pearl paint shines like new,  and I'm not sure if the back seat of the car
has ever been used.  This car is about as clean as it comes!

If I remember correctly,  1990 was the first year for this car (at least in
the U.S.).  Does anyone know of any "quirks", "nuances", or "issues" with
this car. More importantly, what kind of pr$ce tag might I be lookin at?
This car is so clean, so sweet, & so smooth that I'll do what ever I can to
get it,  but I want to be sure I can swing-it.  Thats why I'm already
starting my plan of attack.  Any insight will be greatly appreciated.
Direct email would be better, please.

Also, I'm also curious how this car stacks up against other Euro Audi
models that we don't see in the U.S..  Where can I find info on the
differences between U.S. models vs. Euro models?

Thanx

D'Rookie (TC)