RE: 1990 V8 Quattro: opinions please!

[mhughes@calibresys.com]

True,  The car's performance is superb, but the repair and maintenance and
downtime is a turn-off.  As a 2nd car for strict enjoyment, great choice,
but not for primary means of transportation.  Parts are synonymous with the
word expensive.  And only a few(mechanics) truly understand the mechanical
workings of the V8..

Good luck on your decision..



-----Original Message-----
From: Ralph L. Cook [mailto:bluesgtar@redrose.net]
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 1999 4:45 PM
To: Martin Karo
Cc: quattro@coimbra.ans.net
Subject: Re: 1990 V8 Quattro: opinions please!


I bought mine with 58K on it in 1994. I just rolled over 190K. This is
the best car I have ever owned for performance and handling with elegant
comfort. Hands down.
I do miss my old 5ktq but not the repairs and towing bills that came
with Bosch relays.
If you can get a 90 V8Q for a reasonable price I say go for it.

Martin Karo wrote:

> I have the opportunity to buy a 1990 V8 Quattro in (apparently)
> excellent condition.  Does anyone have any opinions as to the '90 V8's
> durability, performance, overall desirability?
>
> I have long had a '90 90 Quattro, but this is a horse of a different
> color.