Re: V8 5spd FS

[Phil Rose <pjrose@servtech.com>]

I'll try to end this thread amicably and with a little clarification. The
seller's "position" needs no defense, IMO.  When I saw the "V8 5 spd FS"
posting  (AZIZREGCC@aol.com), I recalled that early in the year (January),
the seller had contacted me concerning his interest in an S4 purchase. Soon
afterward, he was advertising his 150Kmile '91 V8 for sale. When his recent
posting for a '91 V8 5spd FS appeared, I thought it was the _same_ car he
had for sale many months ago. Since that seemed at odds with his statement
"I am considering selling my 91 V8 5spd...", I asked about that (previous
attempt to sell). My comment about his price was in the context of: if the
car had failed to sell before, it indicated he needed a "softer" price.

I now understand that his _previous_ car was a '91 V8 *automatic* (with the
same mileage!!). Hence, my comment on price was based on a misconception
about his previous V8 sale. Sorry for the (my) confusion.

P.S. Is an _asking_ price too firm, or just 'al dente'? Time will tell. If
my '91 200q hadn't materialized, I'd probably be going to look at his V8
right now.

Phil



>Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 21:37:52 EST
>From: AZIZREGCC@aol.com
>Subject: Re: V8 5spd FS
>
>In my defense (BTW, thank you Steve), as if I need to defend my position, the
>factory 5spd V8 are rare.  Someone legitimately in the market for a V8 5spd
>understands the difficulty in locating one.  Frankly, the V8 5spd is more rare
>than the much sought, dare I say, BMW M5.  Compare the value of an M5 with a
>comparable 535i.  These cars are materially similar, however, their resale
>prices are not.  Even a 535i with Dinan modifications to allow similar hp
>output, values are significantly different.
>
>Compare the disparity of price on a S4 Quattro with a comparably equipped non-
>turbo Quattro of the same year.  I haven't read any complaints about paying
>the difference for a turbo.
>
>Frankly, if you simply want a fast Audi at a good price, this is not the car
>for you.  I formerly owned an automatic V8, also 1991, which was not
>comparable to the 5spd.  Additionally, I formerly owned a 5KTQ with a TAP chip
>and wastegate spring which was by no means comparable (apple and orange).
>
>Just think - factory, normally aspirated  240bhp/245ftlbs - IA chip & K&N adds
>12%+  - exhaust adds about the same.  Porting and polishing  -- Good Lord!!! -
>DO THE MATH  -
>
>I own this car outright and have considered selling the car to focus upon
>several investments.  My fear is, the longer I own it, the more I will invest
>in modifications, which have negative yield.  If I sell, I will likely spend
>my money more wisely.  Nevertheless, the lure of 300+ from a Quattro family
>sedan is quite compelling.
>
>If there is someone seriously in the market for a V8 5spd, it will sell.  If
>not, what is my sentence?  I'll be forced to drive a great car, that seems to
>draw a lot of interest on this list.  Humn?....


Phil Rose				Rochester, NY
'89 100 (For Sale, 111K, automatic)
'91 200q				mailto:pjrose@servtech.com