RE: found a '86 4k quattro for sale.

["Doyt W. Echelberger" <Doyt@nwonline.net>]

>Matt....With your budget, you probably won't be able to afford upkeep on
the 87 5KT after you buy it. I have an 87 5kcstq and keep track. No space
for details. The NA 86 4kq has possibilities. I'd try to buy it closer to
$1,500.  It may need springs, clutch, fuel lines and rear brake work.
>
>I also have an 86 4kQ with similar mileage. Be wary of weak springs that
need replacing all around. The model year is notorious for this. And make
sure the clutch, MC and slave don't need replacing.
>
>Also, double check for rusted metal fuel and brake lines, especially
pinholes under the metal clips that hold the lines to the underbody.  $3-4
hundred for replacement. And, the rear calipers/emergency brake cables on
both sides tend to be nearly or totally inoperable by this age, and the
whole system gets replaced to fix it.....new calipers, cables, and why not
do pads and rotors while you are in there....$750. Symptom is the emergency
brake won't hold.
>
>Remember: Springs, Clutch, Fuel Lines, E. Brake. Make sure the records
show some attention to these parts, and that you personally check them.
>
>
>Doyt Echelberger.
>
>
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>At 01:02 PM 10/20/98 EDT, you wrote:
>>Got this '86 4kq checked out by a mechanic today. To recap, it is a '86 4000
>>Quattro, Red, 170k. Known problems: one window didn't work, a little bit of
>>rust, one small dent in front fender, odometer doesn't work (170k is my
>>estimate, something with the exhaust has come loose. Interior is fine,
>>over-all body and paint condition is fine (with the exception of the dent
>>and small rust).
>>
>>Asking price: $2100
>>
>>Here is the mechanics list of problems (with their price):
>>
>>Tailpipe muffler - $280
>>Need to remount the cat. - $10
>>Strut mounts - $120
>>Rt outer boot - $75
>>Rear control arm bushing - $140
>>Tune up - $110
>>All belts, inc. timing belt - $170 (they say these are OK for now, but
>>should be replaced soon)
>>Radiator leaks - $380
>>Radiator res. bottle leaks - $54
>>Ground strap + clamp - $25
>>
>>Total - $1364  (I'm not sure if this is for parts only or if labor is
>>included)
>>
>>Is this a definate "pass" or does it have potenial? I have about $2500 to
>>spend on a good used car. Maybe $3000 if I decide to use some money from my
>>savings, but nothing more than that. $1800 is the most I would pay for this.
>>
>>Unfortunaly, I need to purchase a used car this week (actually by tomorrow
>>or Thursday) so I don't really have the luxury of doing a lot of shopping
>>around. I'm going to look at a '87 5000 quattro (turbo I believe) this
>>afternoon, then maybe a couple other cars tonight.
>>
>>Any guidance would be greatly apprieciated.
>>
>>Matt Daniels
>>'93 90S
>>
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