Date:         Sat, 17 Apr 1999 12:48:24 -0500
Reply-To:     Bill Urban <KC-Sadie-VW@WEBTV.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill Urban <KC-Sadie-VW@WEBTV.NET>
Subject:      Audi 5000 - no vanagon
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Hello all,

Just drove a 1987 Audi 5000 CS Quattro turbo that had 169000 miles on it
and need some advice. I drove it with the intent of using it for a
second car not as an engine doner car.

The car ran well for awhile with plenty of power then it stared dogging
and missing and wouldn't accelerate. After awhile it would act normal
but then the problem would return. I'm thinking the ECU, fuel injection
or the turbo. Any ideas?

The car also seemed to run rather hot. The temp guage sat at the middle
(straight up) or a little hotter whe idling at a standstill. Is this
normal?

Are the miles too high on this vehicle? Will all the electronic doodads
go out one by one? Are parts expensive? Is there anything else I should
watch for? The dealer was asking $2150 but has already told me
(unsolicited) that he'll take $1950. How's that price? If I seriously
consider buying it I will take it to a mechanic for a check, but that
costs $50+.

Any helpful advice appreciated.

Later, Bill
Wichita, KS