Re: Buying '94 100S - regular vs premium gas / what to check for

["Levis-Fithian, Jeff E" <LevisJE@LOUISVILLE.STORTEK.COM>]

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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 06:07:46 -0800 (PST)
From: Sean Ford <audi_92_100cs@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Buying '94 100S - regular vs premium gas / what to check for

- --- Dwomby@aol.com wrote:
> I am about to buy a '94 100S with 70,000miles on it.  I would
> appreciate some 
> advice, please.
> 
> I see it is supposed to take premium gas.  Will it run on regular? 
> What's 
> the downside of regular - for example, pinging, loss of power, fuel
> economy, 
> engine damage?   
> 
> Any tips on things I should pay special attention to checking before
> I buy 
> one of these?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> David Womby
> Portsmouth, NH

David,
The '94 is certainly the most sorted of the '92-'94 100 series. The
'95+ A6 had several upgrades that make it a more desirable car,
however, it was unavailable with a 5-speed transmission if that is
important to you.

How did I ever end up with a 5sp in my 95 A6?  Actually, you can get a 95 A6
sedan with a 5sp, all Avants were slushboxes, and all 96 and later were
autos.  Just for the record.

Jeff Fithian
95 A6q 5sp