Selling 5000TQ -- Making Room for S4

[Lawrence Bardfeld <LB6116@PITCAIRN.com>]

First, I'd like to thank the many q-listers who responded with helpful 
comments to my two prior inquiries about a 1993 S4 that was advertised 
locally.  This Sunday I agreed to purchase it, and should take 
possession within the next week or two.  Special thanks to Igor Kessel 
and Brandon Hull for both recommending George Baxter for the 
inspection.  George gave the most thorough, confidence inspiring 
inspection I have ever been present to witness on any car.  (Of course 
I have yet to be present when any other q-lister has worked on a car, 
having just missed the opportunity to join Igor and Osman Saturday.)

So now I am selling my 1987 5kcstq.  With 113,000 miles.  In the 
Philadelphia area.  Before advertising it more publicly (probably 
Philadelphia Inquirer) I'm offering it first to q-listers.  It may 
sound corny or insincere, but: I really would prefer to know that the 
car is likely to wind up with someone who cares about and appreciates 
such cars; and it's also potentially a means of expressing my thanks 
to the q-listers as a resource.  In the past couple of months since 
I've received the digest, I do believe even I've been able to pick up 
and assimilate some information, mechanically ignorant though I 
generally am.

The car was purchased used by me from a non-Audi dealer 5 years ago, 
with about 80k miles.  No service records from PO.  Pardon my lack of 
knowledge, but the outside color is silver, I think (i.e., I don't 
have at my fingertips the paint code, but don't think it's some sort 
of grey), with a black interior.  I don't know what the options on the 
car were, so I won't start describing the car's various features, 
assuming that power heated seats, etc. were probably standard.  If 
you're interested, ask.

Blemishes: I would consider the exterior to be in good condition, 
certainly not "mint" (an adjective I've learned one uses at one's 
peril on the list, at least without verification or having previously 
established credibility).  The car has been serviced by me at 
Holbert's Audi/Porsche/VW.  Fuel pump replaced, various other work 
done by me in past.  Within the last year, new timing belt, master 
brake cylinder, heater programmer, air intake boot.   Current 
concerns: sound when wheel turned to right suggests, I think, left 
wheel bearing/CV joint.  Power antenna does not retract final foot. 
 Within last few weeks, coolant warning light occasionally comes on, 
but coolant level is not low.  Cassette player does not work in radio 
(almost certainly original).  I have little doubt that a careful 
inspection by a q-lister may reveal additional points of concern.  If 
it's of any comfort, about 6 months ago I brought the car to Holbert's 
for the sole purpose of having them thoroughly examine the car and 
identify any problems that might need attending to; they found none at 
that time.  But they indicated that the inspection was roughly 
equivalent to what they'd do if a prospective buyer brought in a car 
for them to inspect; frankly, I think George Baxter's inspection of my 
S4 was much, much better than Holbert's look at the 5ktq.

Feel free to contact me by e-mail at LB6116@pitcairn.com if you have 
any interest in the car.  Or comments.

Larry Bardfeld