Older Audis being compared to newer Asian/US cars?

[BSWANN@arinc.com]

Wallace,

I just had to comment on your post.

It seems we all get bashed by our friends and relatives, with comments 
like, "Why would I buy an AUDI, your always working on yours".

They just don't get it, that our seemingly newer looking cars that 
always seem to have problems, are actually 10+ year old cars with well 
over 100k on the odometer.

Often were workin' on them not because there is something major wrong 
with them, but because we like keeping a good thing going.  We're 
trying to get some additional HP/Torque, or doing somthing to get more 
sportage out of these good platforms.  

What is truly amazing is how good the condition of the paint usually 
is.  My '87 Pearl Wagon looks like a much newer car.  My '854KSQ would 
be pristine if I hadn't been rear ended, sideswiped and atacked by 
door ding gnomes time and time again.

I don't know how much your brother is going to pay for his Toyota, but 
I bet you could pick up several of these older vintage Audi's for the 
price of what he'll pay (muchas gracias CBS 60 Minutes).  I also 
wonder whether it realy tracks, handles and performs like an AUDI.

I love my Audi's, now that I can afford them - was drivin Rabbits, 
Dashers, and Sciroccos - had some older GM stuff too.  I just have a 
hard time 'splainin to my wife whether the parts I'm getting are a 
fix, or an improvement over the original but acceptable performance.  
Usually its a combination.  Something's wearing out, and if your gonna 
DIY, might as well get the most out of your time and money, or take 
care of a few extras while you're at it.  Also I keep a good eye on 
the monkey lads if I need  tires or alignment.

Just my commentary - hope I didn't spawn to big of a thread.

Ben Swann

'85 4ksq - 160kmi + Actually hardly ever do anything to this car but 
change the oil, and it doesn't let the Door Ding Gnomes get it down.

'86 5kcstq - 170Kmi+ Was neglected - now adopted.  (Marine TEX 
repaired Exhaust Downpipe, Marine Tex repaired Radiator nipple, fired 
and test driven - needs fan, brake work, hangers, and replacement for 
vandelized stereo system).

'87 5kcstq Wagon - 138Kmi - Baby seat installed ;) still tracing the 
Boost/fuel pump cut out.

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Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 13:59:47 -0700
From: Wallace White <wallace@remdesign.com>
Subject: '90-'93 Celica All-Trac opinions

Can anyone tell me about the '90-'93 Toyota Celica All-Trac cars? I
suggested one to my brother--if one can be found. They look to be 
good,
fun cars. I don't know if their turbos last like an MC's, though; I 
doubt
they're watercooled.

BTW, there's no chance of him looking for an Audi. His previous cars 
were
an Accord and an Integra GS-R, which was fun till it got stolen. He's 
used
to near-appliance reliability and he knows how much time I spend 
working
on my car. Not everyone wants a project--though I enjoy mine very 
much.

- - Wallace
  '87 5kcstq 155k