RE: new 5ktq

["Lewis, Gary M" <Gary.Lewis@West.Boeing.com>]

Chris says;


> Listers:
> 
> I hope to soon be an active participant with a 'new' '87 5ktq purchase  
> pending.  Owner says it's in great shape, everything works, 100k mi., 
> $5k obo. But I'm going to have it inspected anyway--questions:
> 
> 1. Other than the usual inspection routine, what on this model should be 
> scrutinized?
> 
> 2.  The car's a/c is blowing luke-cold air--if this is more than just a 
> recharge, what could the cost be of replacing it?
> 
> 3.  Anyone know of a good Audi mechanic in the L.A./South Bay Hermosa 
> Beach area?
> 
Hey, born and raised there!  South Bay, that is.  I'm in the valley now.  I
don't know of a good mechanic in the South Bay, but my mechanic is
_awesome_.  Call him at 818-713-1953.  He is worth the trip.

> 4.  Any problems that tend to crop up on this model I should be aware of 
> for the future would also be helpful (so I don't have a sh*t fit when 
> such n' such breaks ;) )
> 
> 5.  It'll spend 95% of time in HOT weather--anyone affix an oil cooler  
> or other keep-cool device on these cars?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
BTW, $5,000 sound like alot for an 87 unless it is a PERFECT car.  
Goodluck,

Gary Lewis 198km 86 5Kcst 5sp 1.8 Bar
TransGlobal Financial  (818) 384-7600
Mergers, Acquisitions, Public Offerings




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