ATTN: Calgary Audi 90 owners....(long)
11-01-2005, 04:42 PM
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ATTN: Calgary Audi 90 owners....(long)
Due to unfortunate circumstances (my impending return to school), I may have to "downsize" my means of transport...however, after driving an Audi, I don't think I can drive anything else!
I know the 90 Quattros are rare in my neck of the woods, and am looking to purchase one instead! I've ridden in my friend's '91 90QS with the inline 5 and it's still decently quick, so it doesn't matter to me if it's the I5 or V6....
What I am looking for is to spend less than 8000.00 on one, but finding *any* is impossible so I am hoping someone out there would entertain trading me their 90 Quattro + some cash for my A4...
Thanks in advance!
I know the 90 Quattros are rare in my neck of the woods, and am looking to purchase one instead! I've ridden in my friend's '91 90QS with the inline 5 and it's still decently quick, so it doesn't matter to me if it's the I5 or V6....
What I am looking for is to spend less than 8000.00 on one, but finding *any* is impossible so I am hoping someone out there would entertain trading me their 90 Quattro + some cash for my A4...
Thanks in advance!
11-01-2005, 05:05 PM
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Be very careful matey. A 90q may be quite a bit cheaper than your A4, however >>>
it'll also require more maintenace time. You can reasonably expect to have to deal with a hunting idle, old/bad/spliced-in O2 sensors, knock sensors and the ever present vacuum leaks.
You need to consider that the 90's are now 15 years old and unless you find a really good one, it'll eventually show it's age.....
You need to consider that the 90's are now 15 years old and unless you find a really good one, it'll eventually show it's age.....
11-01-2005, 05:55 PM
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I hate to be the harbinger of doom, but give it a few more years >>>
and stuff will start failing. 15 years worth of heat cycles on the various sensors, injectors, rubber plumbing etc. will eventually take its toll.
I've always thought that it's best to buy a car that's between 5 and 10 years old. A 5yo car will cost & depreciate more, but will give less trouble. On the other hand a 10yo car will cost & depreciate more, but give less trouble.
Now a 15yo car will probably give more trouble than it's worth and so my advice is to stay clear (Note that my daily driver is an '89 90q20V which is 16 years old and so my hypocrisy clearly knows no bounds).
Of course all that invalidated if it's classic car (and therefore likely to appreciate) or has been extensively restored / modified....
Oh yeah, and I actually do like being the harbinger of doom...
hmm hmmm hmmmm ha, ha, haaaaa, haaaaaa......
;-)
I've always thought that it's best to buy a car that's between 5 and 10 years old. A 5yo car will cost & depreciate more, but will give less trouble. On the other hand a 10yo car will cost & depreciate more, but give less trouble.
Now a 15yo car will probably give more trouble than it's worth and so my advice is to stay clear (Note that my daily driver is an '89 90q20V which is 16 years old and so my hypocrisy clearly knows no bounds).
Of course all that invalidated if it's classic car (and therefore likely to appreciate) or has been extensively restored / modified....
Oh yeah, and I actually do like being the harbinger of doom...
hmm hmmm hmmmm ha, ha, haaaaa, haaaaaa......
;-)
11-01-2005, 06:22 PM
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Re: Be very careful matey. A 90q may be quite a bit cheaper than your A4, however >>>
Ah, thanks for the tips...however I would need to sell my car in any case for something cheaper...and I shudder inside at the thought of driving (ugh) American...or another over-priced used Japanese car...
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11-02-2005, 07:29 AM
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If you find a good example, everything DuckMcF said is invalid.
Buy the first one you see, and you may have problems. If you are unsure of you mechanical know-how, have a pre-purchase inspection done on it before handing over the cash.