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<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/76987/5ktd-pside.jpg"></center><p>So Higgins the '83 5000S Turbo Diesel is sold. That's right, no more diesel. I had recently decided I really needed a (dependable) wagon, and the '89 Avant I've got is just not worth rescuing. Well, I was having breakfast with a couple of friends, and let them know I was selling the diesel. My friend Tony LITERALLY pulls out cash at the table, throws an envelope of bills at me and says "it's mine - I've wanted that car since I met you, and my ride just died". Done deal, holy crap!

It's sad, but I think the car is going to a loving home. He's not a real wrench turner, but does have respect for the car, and has good relationships with quality mechanics in town.

It all happened so fast!

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<center><img src="http://i43.tinypic.com/2dccs1v.jpg"></center><p>I'm in serious talks with Mike for this car:<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/v8/msgs/140438.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/v8/msgs/140438.phtml</a</li></ul>

itsav8

How bout a 5sp V8?

AudiSpaulding

dunno where you're at, but I'm in jersey. Be willing to go take a look at it for ya

YukonAudi

May his remaining life be long and trouble-free

icon73

Was actually going to look at that Avant but pulled the trigger on another car.

AudiSpaulding

hey chris, do you have a new-ish dizzy cap lying around?

serf2k

he may have a good relationship with a quality mechanic, but if he's using the car as a daily driver things are going to break that the mechanic may not be able to source. It bugs me to no end when I hear about another excellent Type 43 being sent to the crusher due to the breakage of a part that a mechanic says costs "about $500", when in actual fact it costs more like $10 but is hard to find.
....It's also sad to see another nice Type 43 drop off our radar.....
Cheers!

icon73

Not sure think I do lemme check later when I get home from work.

AudiSpaulding

alright, thanks. The one on my car shorted out ont he way home last night