RE: 4k/quantum

["Freed, David (Exchange)" <DFREED@bear.com>]

The rear suspension is different due to the space requirements of a
station wagon.  The drivetrain is still basically Quattro and I loved my
Quantum Syncro.. Truely a Poor Man's Quattro.  Especially during a snow
storm when I could drive rings around the 4x4 SUV's in town.  

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	ti@amb.org [SMTP:ti@amb.org]
> Sent:	Tuesday, November 10, 1998 11:26 PM
> To:	Rosso75@aol.com
> Cc:	quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> Subject:	Re: 4k/quantum
> 
> Rosso75@aol.com writes:
> > <<The Quantum Syncro IS NOT A 4000Q wagon the body/rear suspension
> are
> > entierly
> > different.  
> >   If the body and the rear suspension is the only difference, it
> seems minor
> > to me.
> > 
> > <<The only similarities they share are the A/C system, Engine,
> trans, rear
> > Diff both of which carry different codes exclusive to the Syncro. 
> >   Your punctuation has lost me.  If they share "the A/C system,
> Engine, trans,
> > rear diff..." than what 'both' are you refering to?  Sounds to me
> like a
> > signifigant part of the car/drivetrain is common, so what's your
> problem with
> > the comparison?  Besides, the comparison was meant in jest, so chill
> out. 
> 
> Chill out indeed, however, I might point out that the interior, dash,
> seats,
> steering wheel, door panels, all trim pieces, etc, etc are also all
> different...
> 
> -Ti
> 96 A4 2.8 quattro
> 84 5000S 2.1 turbo
> 80 4000 2.0
> -- 
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