Re: Audi Ads in AutoWeek (jokers a plenty)

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

Hah, Hah, I've talked to this joker as well.  Last year.  Your post brings
back fond memories of me trying to hold in my laughter while talking to
him.  I think he had a couple of wagons as well.  The story behind the one
with the blown gasket was a jewel.

Dave

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> From: Daniel Hussey <GY3WSX@VM.SC.EDU>
> 
>         Audi 5000 Turbo Quattros --1987, 5 sedans.  Also '89 Plymouth
> Colt 3 door turbo, $4,000.  Exceptionally maintained  (630) 406-8444  IL
> 
>            --Be warned.  I have called this guy and all his Audis seem
> to have at least 3 major problems and he seems to think they are worth
> some premium because they belong to him.  He doesn't seem willing to
> negotiate but that was a year ago and he may have changed his mind
> After all, he's still trying to sell the same 5 cars!  He has yet to
> sell one of them.  I think he's on drugs, but that's just MHO.  I have
> no proof to back this up other than he wants $4K for a 5KTQ with no
> doccumentation and a blown head gasket which has been sitting in a barn
> for over a year.  Call him if you want to have a good laugh.
> 
> 
> 
>      Other cars of interst:
> 
>         1992 Galant VR-4 --Forest Green/Black leather, Hennessey
> Motorsports modified, garaged s climate, $6,500 MJ (210) 225-3437 TX
> 
> 
>         SAAB AEROS -1995 --2 Black, 1 Platinum, All 5 spds, low milage,
> loaded, from $22,998.  Delivery arranged.  Harry Kaufman Motorcars
> (414) 353-8088  WI
> 
>         1992 Mercedes 500E --Smoke Silver, 36K miles, Extd warr till
> 2/01, Benz EvoII whls + Pirelli Snows + Orig wheels & tires, K-40,
> exceptional condition.  $45,000  (630) 961-0210  IL
> 
>         1992 Mercedes 500E --Brilliant Black/Blk lthr, CD player, very
> good condition, 65K miles, Dlr maintained. $35,000 (973) 408-9236  NJ
> 
>            --This was the rare high performance MB built off the 300E
> platform and assembled on Porsche's production line in Stutguart.  When
> Mercedes pulled the plug on it, that's when Audi began production of
> the RS2 on that same line.  All automotive magazines flipped over this
> car at it's introduction calling it "quite possibly the finest car in
> the world" and probably worth it's high premium.  But, I've never
> driven one, so I can't say.
> 
>         1994 Corvette ZR-1 --Polo Green II/Beige, both tops, ext warr,
> DRM chip, otherwise stock, exc 16,500 miles, $42,500 (630) 665-0534  IL
> 
>         1994 Corvette ZR-1 --18,000 miles, Yellow/Black comfort seats,
> 6 speed, flawless example, $48,500  Kip Steward Motor Sports (248)
> 477-7733  MI
> 
>            --Prices on these have obviously NOT come down at ALL!
> These things were selling around then brand new.  Then again, they are
> amazing cars and very rare.  So, prices may be justified, expecially
> for a real nice original ZR-1.
> 
>         Porsche turbo "S".  Last of the great Turbo!  Fully equipped.
> Bruce Canepa (831) 423-5704  CA
> 
>         1992 Mitsubishi Galant GSX --AWD, 240hp, 66K miles, upgraded
> turbo & brakes. Adj suspension, cust sterio, HKS exhuast, new clutch
> and more  $10,000  (630) 668-5807  IL
> 
>            --This sounded like a fun car.  A car that light with 240hp
> turbocharged motor and AWD would be wicked fast!
> 
>   All ads are printed as advertised in AutoWeek with the exception of
> some of my comments.
> 
>   No affiliations and not responsible for lost income or divorce if you
> buy one of these cars.
> 
>   Later,
>   Dan