Re: questions about buying a 1993 90S

["Chris Newbold" <cnewbold@earthlink.net>]

Todd Phenneger <phen9461@uidaho.edu> wrote:

> Secondly, why only a 90 newer than 90?  The 5-cyl is a more bullet
> proof motor than the 6-cyl and the chassis is the same.  I like the looks

Huh? I'm not sure what you're basing your comments on the V6
motor on, but (informally) I've seen no evidence on this list that the
V6 has any more problems than the I5s did. Of course, time will tell,
since we have far more high-milage I5s here than V6s.

The comment about the chassis is also incorrect. While similar, the
B4-bodied 90 introduced in 1993 (in the US) was rather heavily
revised. The car is slightly larger all-round, and the body is stiffer.
FWD models, in particular, received an improved rear suspension, too,
I believe.

Many components are of course (in Audi tradition) carry-overs, but
I'd hardly say the only major difference was the motor...

-Chris
1993 90CS 5spd 74k miles