Date:         Mon, 20 Apr 2015 23:09:17 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Fryday NVC - Audi opinions?
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Hi guys,

        I know, those of you that know I’m blind are wondering why I’d post on this topic!

Well I’d like to confirm that yes it is a great car.  but, My girlfriend had to sell hers due to the front end and wheel barring problems and the over all cost of work and repair.  Nice car to drive but very costly for her to keep up.

Eric Caron 
85 gl Auto Westfalia 



> On Apr 18, 2015, at 9:11 AM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> A few years ago my daughter out East bought an A4 Avant before I had a
> chance to see it.  Smoothest manual shift I've ever driven.  Went like a
> rocket (after we replaced a coil).
> Bad wheel bearings, many worn out front suspension parts, small expensive
> broken parts related to the turbo.
>  If you take it to the dealer to have anything done bring money, lots of
> money.  She lives a thousand miles from me; the repair expenses drove her
> to sell it after a few months.
> 
> Larry A.
> 
> 
> On Fri, Apr 17, 2015 at 3:02 PM, Gene P <olgreywoof@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Thinking of getting a German cousin for the ol grey wolfsburg to give him a
>> break, let him stay in some in the winter, etc.  Vehicle is a 98 Audi A4
>> Avant (little wagonlike hatchback) with 135K miles.  Upside is one owner
>> and I know the owner, so confidence in how it's been driven and
>> maintained.  Downside is unknown, am I jumping into a money pit with a
>> needy vehicle I won't be able to maintain?  If any of y'all have experience
>> or opinions with these things, I'd like to hear.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> gp
>>