Re: Quattro more expensive than FWD?

[Michael Williams <daserde@ucla.edu>]

Eyvind Spangen decided to speak these words:

>Are quattro equipped cars likely to fail in the quattro system?
>I know that the possible expenses are high, but are the quattro with
>torsen-differential something that will break down sooner or later,
>before the rest of the car? I've heard scenarios about parts at a cost
>of $6000 and so on, are this true? 


I dont think i have heard of anyone having problems with the center diff 
in a quattro...sometimes after 250+k miles and poor lubrication, the rear 
diff might go...but the tranny is incredibly stout as far as i know, 
which isnt too much...i wouldnt worry about it

later...


Michael Sheridan Williams
ICQ# 11740998

1985 4000 S Quattro 182,000+ miles, Turbo conversion soon?, Koni 
Yellows/2Bennett, strut brace, Sport 8000 Tires, K&N, MOMO 4pt harnesses, 
Hella XL Driving lights (2x135w), magnecor wires....<out of breath>
1986 Oceanic Blue, 4000CS Quattro--Parting Out(ask if you want anything)
My father's: 1986 4000 CS Quattro--Graphite 161,000 miles

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