Opinions wanted: 98 A4 Avant

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> From: Spewey <spewey@comcast.net>
> Date: 2005/08/22 Mon PM 05:54:00 EDT
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Opinions wanted:  98 A4 Avant
> 
> Description ? $8,399 (Or Best Offer), Black 5DR Wagon, 71000 Miles, 
> Manual Transmission, AWD, 6 Cylinders, Excellent Condition. sports 
> package, 6 cyl, 30 valves eng, 5 sp, AWD, heated front seats, pwr seats, 
> leather, AC, premium BOSE sound, keyless, sunroof, full power, alloys, 
> good tires, great shape, ...
> 
> My pizza driving pal is in the market to replace his ailing 92 Subaru 
> Loyale and wanted me to help look for Outbacks but there are none 
> under$8K (his soft limit) but he wants AWD.  The only trouble is he is 
> absolutely inept carwise to the point of running around with low oil, 
> no coolant, and bald tires (yes, today).  Should he be allowed near this 
> car?

No.  Expensive for repairs, and it will cost as much as his Subaru to repair if not more so.  Not only that, I would bet that it will not last as long or do as well over all...  *runs and hides*

David