Re: Audi withdrawals...

[ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Ken Keith writes:
> But I miss my Audi!

I really do feel for you Ken.  Every time I go on a business
trip and have to drive a rental car I get the same withdrawals.

> I dunno.  Why can't I find that afforable '96 A4 1.8tqm?

Sorry, no such animal in the U.S.  The A4 1.8Ts arrived here for
the 97 model year.

> I feel like these cravings are totally impractical.  It's 
> like wanting an ur-q, if you know what I mean.  It's so 
> much more than just a car.  It's a way of life.  Whether 
> you drive it alot or not, it sucks your pocketbook and 
> attention, and "fills the need" <extends arm and slaps 
> inside elbow with back of other hand>.

Hehehe :) It really doesn't have to be that bad...
With possible exception of certain type 44 cars, a well cared
for Audi won't require as much expensive repairs as would one that
has had a hard life.

> p.s.  Since I'm rambling:  What the heck is alancantara?!

It's synthetic suede.

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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