Re: 89 200 ----to a----> 200 20v worth it?

["Romeo Shayne Pavlic'" <bcpi@arias.net>]

Jason-

Owning both cars I can speak from experience.  My S4 has 70K on it and the
200 20V has 105K on it.  Both cars are reliable and have not had any of the
problems yours has, except the seat heaters not working.  Easily fixed in
about 1.5 hours by following the instructions in the archives.  As for the
cars, they are totally different to drive.  The motors are identical, turbos
are not (correct me if I am wrong).  The S4 is a stiff car to drive but
handles very well.  The 200 is a little plusher to ride in and the handling
is a little slower.  The S4 is quicker and smaller.  It is that much smaller
in the back seat area that I would seriously consider the 200 if I were to
haul people back there on a regular basis.  I would say that upkeep on the
S4 is a little higher.  I have stock wheels on both and the tires are a
little more money for the S4.  Both get roughly the same gas mileage.  The
tranny on the S4 is light years ahead of the 200's.  The S4 is louder
inside.  For somone without much money to spend on a car, I would look for a
91 200Q 20v.  They cost less to purchase and could be easily upgraded to be
damn rockets, in both acceleration and handling.  My advice, drive both but
don't be surprised if the S4 is selling for 1.5 to 2 times as much as a 200Q
20V.

Email if you have further questions about either car.


Shayne




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>From: "Dave Puterbaugh" <deputer@email.msn.com>
>To: <PlyBoyDoct@aol.com>, "Quattro list" <quattro@audifans.com>
>Subject: Re: 89 200 ----to a---->  200 20v worth it?
>Date: Mon, May 24, 1999, 16:51
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>Jason, the 200 20v is a more powerful car, with some nice upgrades, but it
>will be as expensive to keep up as your current car.  In several areas, it
>will be more due to the complex nature of the 20v.  The key here is to find
>a car that is low miles, or very well maintained.
>
>Dave Puterbaugh
>1991 200 20v sedan
>Gig Harbor WA
>-----Original Message-----
>From: PlyBoyDoct@aol.com <PlyBoyDoct@aol.com>
>To: Quattro list <quattro@audifans.com>
>Date: Monday, May 24, 1999 12:03 AM
>Subject: 89 200 ----to a----> 200 20v worth it?
>
>
>>Hey Q-heads....I got a problem and wondering if the great minds can shed
>some
>>light for me....
>>
>>I own a 89 200 FWD.  Besides the little problems with it, I love it, even
>>though its a FWD.  Here is the problem I face.....I want a get a 200 20v.
>I
>>am thinking the most I can get with my car is probably 5000, if even that.
>I
>>have seen 200 20v for 8000 - 9000.  I would have to get a loan from the
>>parents to help me with the 3k.  But is it worth it?  Put aside the
>quattro,
>>and the 20v.  I am having problems with my car(heated seats don't heat,
>fresh
>>air flap doesn't flap, struts/shocks dead, etc etc) and problems that I
>have
>>fixed$$$.  Will I have these problems with a 20v?  Do I have to fork over
>>300+ dollars for a new fuel pump, again?  Or pay bucks to unfreeze the rear
>>calipers?  These questions plague my mind all day.  Should I fork over more
>>money for a S4?  Does the S4 have less problems than a 200?
>>Any comments would be great....TIA
>>
>>Jason C
>>89 200t10v
>>Redmond WA
>>
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