Re: Hello

[Shaun Folkerts <fiatlancia@earthlink.net>]

...1990...Quattro...automatic...?
One of the above 3 is incorrect.

You're getting exactly the same MPG as I am.

And I'll shut up here and let the more experienced listers take over the rest.

Shaun Folkerts
'89 2CQW



Caholland01@cs.com wrote:

> I'm new to actually subscribing to this list, but have been reading the
> archive for quite sometime.  I have a 1990 100 quattro sedan, and must
> confess as much as I love the car (it is fun to drive), it's killing me.
>
> I bought it used last year with 74,000 miles on it.  It now has 108,000 miles
> on it, and it's been a black cat as far as previous vehicles is concerned.
>
> The green paint has lost its clearcoat on the trunk and hood, and now on the
> trunk, it's losing hue as well.  Is there anything short of repainting that
> can be done for it?  Is this a common problem?
>
> I only paid $3000 for the car, but when I purchased the 100q it needed a
> blower motor ($400 there) and a headliner ($150).  A few months later, it
> needed a completely new A/C system ($1500).  Today, the front wheel bearings
> went out, and I spent $500 on them.
>
> It's on its second auto transmission and differentials, but both were
> replaced by the previous owner under warranty.
>
> What is the danger in driving the vehicle with a dead bomb?  The bomb
> definately needs replacing (according to various FAQs), but there is no
> noticable problems in even emergency situations--the car performs marvelously.
>
> I may also need a new hydraulic pump...a few months ago, I was short on
> fluid.  I refilled it and a month later it was low again (the brake light
> stayed on).  It's been 3 months, and it is still near the "max" line.  But
> upon refill, I noticed some hydraulic fluid setting on the hydraulic pump
> itself.  Any clues here?
>
> What should I be expecting as far as gas milage?  I'm getting 20 mpg on
> strictly city driving, 25 on strictly highway, and 23 in mixed.
>
> Anything else that I can expect to go wrong or should know about?  I really
> do love my car--the handling at higher than legal speeds is breathtaking and
> it is a truly comfortable car.  And despite the paintjob, it's a beautiful
> car--especially inside.  I hope to drive this car for the next 3 years or so!
>
> Thanks for the help, and thanks for the hospitality!
>
> --Chris Holland