1991 TQW: Audi parts sticker shock

[Peter Schulz <schulz@iatcmail.ed.ray.com>]

I'm in the process of finishing up my winter project -
alot of maintenance/upgrades/repairs to a 1991 200
20v TQW that Paul Royal helped me buy back in September.

To date I have replaced the TBelt, accessory belts, water
pump, thermostat, plugs, some vacuum lines, repaired the
intermittent instrument panel, replaced the rear calipers/pads,
upgraded the rear struts to Bilsteins, and had the alternator and
starter
rebuilt. I still need to finish installing the Euro headlights,
replace the "bomb" and install the Bilsteins in the front.

Thanks to all of the listers that have helped me on my 
"adventure"..I've learned alot.  Until know I've been lucky
in finding reasonable prices on the parts.

The TQW did not come with a rear cargo cover, so I looked up the
part number on the microfiche, (445 863 553 A 3PR (platinum grey)),
and gave Mac at Clair Parts Express a call.  I almost fell
out of my chair when he quoted me a price of over $400 list,
and $364 discounted. So, needless to say, I'm looking for alternatives
for this glorified "window shade".

Question to any of you that have owned both 5000 Wagons and the 
100/200 versions.  Is the cover the same?  I'm thinking about 
trying to get one from a salvage yard and replacing the vinyl,
if necessary.  Or come up with a home-made solution. Last resort
would be a blanket...

Ideas? Comments? Experiences?

-Peter Schulz
1991 200 20v Avant (TQW)
1990 CQ 

schulz@res.ray.com