gietl

So a few months ago I bought a superb 1990 Jetta Coupe-tastic. It is a wonderful car, I love driving it, it's economical, but I am going crazy.

I am ready to move on. I don't think I can have a coupe right now. I need more doors.

So while staying close to cost on the Jetta for the last week I have been researching some "older" Audis.

I think I would like to look for a nice 90 Quattro, non 6 cylinder as I am trying to keep the cost between $2500 - $3500 (the lower the better). I spen a fair amount of time searching the 90 forums and like any older car, caveat emptor.

What do my trusty AudiWorld cohorts think? Of course I don't think I could do anything until I sell the coupe, but I do know I want a 4 door and I would love to get back into AWD lovin.

So am I we todd did or what?

audifreakjim

The most annoying problem is the radiators with plastic endcaps that snap off while changing hoses. Replace it with an all metal 4kq unit and forget about it. The only other issue may be a heater core. Be ready to do it yourself if it ever needs one, many shops and dealers simply will not do them anymore. It's an all day project, but it really isn't that hard.

Pat

Jon, did you know you're accidentally signed on to AW as Jay?

Reggie

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My daughter has a 95 Audi 90 and loves it.

Check out the 90 forum

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Pat

LOL, it's really Jay. I'm just giving him a hard time because of one of our other friends.

s4LEX

I've seen several in the $1000 range. Might be a good 4-door winter driver, and you can afford a sportier car for nice driving days.

The driver of a relatively stock looking 4000CS beat all of the other turbo Quattro cars at the ACNA Steamboat autocross, if I recall.

gietl

Ha, yeah it's just me. I tend to have about the same batting average as Jon when it comes to going through cars.

I have been reading the 90 forum. I think I would be plenty happy with an older 5cyl 90 Q. Manual of course.

I just posted the coupe for sale on craigslist and is already up on RMCB5. Of course if I post in on vortex I'm gonna get a lot of flack.

Pat

You might want to talk with ProMtnBiker also.

gietl

I would be open to it. This car would be my DD for about the next year. With that I need it to be reliable, I understand with a 10 - 20 year old car you're bound to have some issues.

Then, maybe it can become my winter beater and get a nicer car. However, wedding and house are my number 1 and number 2 financial priority so i am stuck with what I can afford for a car.

SCarGo02

What'cha have against the 12V V6? ;o)