RE: 87'5000SQ ignition switch replacement/water at tailights/ sun visors

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

> I've heard something about drooping sun visors; is this a
> chronic condition for 5000S?
> 
... indeed it is.  There is a spring clip molded inside the visor that is
supposed to make the visor snap into the stowed position ... except
eventually the clip snaps.  If it were possible to procure a new clip the
surgery required to repair the visor would be fairly minor, but I don't know
how one would go about finding one.  I tried drilling a hole into the clip
and using a sheet metal screw to tighten things up, with limited success.  

> Any other commennts regarding this recently acquired unit
> would be appreciated. Thinking of using this car as
> transportation for my daughter during university years.
> Engine and manual trany are all functioning very well.
> Fiqure that non tubo engine plus quattro makes for a more
> reliable, less costly unit to run.
> 
Indeed, plus quattro provides a level of active safety and the known
crashworthiness of the car should help you to sleep better at night ... :)

Cheers!
Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)