Re: V8 5spd FS

["Dave Aukerman" <mhauk@ccsdana.net>]

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> From: Joe Fritz <fritz-happ@erols.com>
> To: Dave Aukerman <mhauk@ccsdana.net>
> 
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> 	First, I'll take all the "good S4s" you have for $18K-$20K because I
> can sell them in the Northeast for much more!  Second, do you own an
> Audi now or ever? 

	Joe, ya got me.  I drive a 72 Pinto.  :)

<Third, have you ever driven a V8 5-speed? Probably not, or you wouldn't
have written such a piece.

Didn't realize that driving X vehicle made any diff. in stating the truth. 


> 
> Currently, I have one, and I must say that they are by far, the fastest
> of the big Audis ever made, period!  I have owned Quattros since 1984,
> so I know what I am saying.  I would agree with you that the automatics
> are dogs, but the manuals are a totally different car.  Please, go drive
> one and then tell me their not worth the money people ask for them here
> in the US. 

Have I ridden a Colnago C40?  No.  Doesn't change the fact that the frame
and fork alone has a dealer cost of ~$2500.  It's just not worth the money.

> I would love to be able to buy a S8 here in the US and would love even
>more to put twin turbos on it, like they do in England.
> 
> Sorry for the rant!
> 
> Joe