Re: '84 4KQ Questions

[John Cassidy/Sallyann Mulcahy <jcasidy@uswest.net>]

George,
I had a black 4kq that started my affair with the quattro.  I drove it for over
250kmi. and it was still running strong when I sold it.  It had the brown cloth
that was incredibly durable, and looked very good when I eventually sold it.  It
also had no rust, and they do salt the streets in Montana, where it spend its
life.  The only real difference between the 84 to 86 models was the lack of wing
windows (which is a good thing, because they were always noisy) and the areo
treatment to the front end.  Can't imagine why a later interior wouldn't work in
the '84.
Other than the wind noise and a squishy go pedal, it was and still is the best
car I've ever owned, including the current '90cq!
Good luck,
John Cassidy

George Achorn wrote:

> I have been looking to buy an '84 4KQ because I like the older bodystyle and
> the exclusivity of only one year of production stateside. I recently looked
> at a black one with brownish cloth interior and when i wasn't interested,
> passed the info on to the list. I mentioned that I wanted a silver one with
> black leather. Somebody mentioned to me that the only interior that came on
> the '84 Qs was the brown. Is this true? If so, could somone who might be in
> the know explain to me more about the '84Q. I'm curious what colors it was
> available in. I am also looking for any knowlege on structural differences
> between it and later 4Ks such as crash protection, sunroof mechanisms and
> rust proofing. Would the interior from a later 4KQ fit in the '84? Does it
> share the same wheelbase as the Ur-Q? Is there anything else I should know
> or consider going after the earlier car? I know it shared the dash with the
> Ur-Q and thus has rear roll up windows. I know it had the 5cyl and from what
> I have seen it only came in a manual tranny which seems like a very good
> thing. Gotta love those early automatics.
>
> Thanks,
> George