Re: Extinction of 200 20vt <was economics of...

["Daniel Hussey" <dan_hussey@email.msn.com>]

They also made a _lot_ of structural improvements to the car in '91 to
support the extra power.  Car is plain more solid than previous type 44's.
Heavier too, but the stiffening really makes a difference when pushing the
car through corners.

Not to mention those beautiful flared fenders!!!!!!   VERY RARE!

Later,
Dan
89 200TQ w/ A4 Sport rims
Looking for a Pearl/Tan '91


-----Original Message-----
From: James A. Desveaux <desveaux@ucla.edu>
To: quattro@audifans.com <quattro@audifans.com>
Date: Thursday, July 01, 1999 2:48 AM
Subject: RE: Extinction of 200 20vt <was economics of...


>In response to Michael Williams' post about the value of the '91 200Q and
>the claim that it's essentially the engine that sets it apart and hence its
>appeal, I'd have to disagree a bit.  I don't think I'd be interested in my
>car if that engine were pushing around a go cart or a cardboard box.  The
>engine is very nice, but Audi doesn't have a monopoly on performance
>powerplants.  THey did manage to put together a pretty good package in the
>type 44s and especially the later ones.  The combination of materials and
>workmanship in those cars is pretty good, considering what they went for
>(and go for) in the used car market. And all things considered, the big car
>doesn't do too badly with that engine.  Finally, they did make incremental
>improvements on those cars from '89 through '91, including in reliability.
>I look at it as a poor(er) man's/woman's S4.:)
>
>- Jim
>