Re: Quattro's

[Michael Williams <daserde@ucla.edu>]

kahng@nimo.com decided to speak these words:

>I've been watching with interest at the discussion lines on this list
>talking about the inherent
>handling superiority of the quattro system under all driving conditions and
>I'm starting to weaken,
>BUT I'm having a hard time justifying the extra cost associated with
>quattro's versus the basic fwd
>Audi's.


The only things that will cost extra with a quattro are the simple extra 
stuff that is on there...the parts that are the same for all of them will 
cost the same.  Remember, the quattro system is essentially maintainance 
free, with the exception of maybe CV boots and that kind of stuff....



later...


Michael Sheridan Williams
ICQ# 11740998
1983,(82?) UrQuattro 170,000 miles (new engine going in), koni yellows, 
borla exhaust, BFG CompT/A ZR Tires, more to come, im sure...hey, i just 
got it.
1985 4000 S Quattro 186,000+ miles, Koni Yellows/Coilover (2B), strut 
brace, Sport 8000 Tires, K&N, MOMO 4pt harnesses, Hella XL Driving lights 
(excuse me, auxilliary low beams) (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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