gcmschemist@gmail.com

Kent wrote:
> E.P. - You're obviously quite proud of your engine's condition.

No, I have no feelings about it one way or another. I'm responding to
your B.S. about rebuilds.

> Now, if at all possible, I'd appreciate to hear from someone (preferably a
> CQ owner) who can perhaps answer my original questions without all the chest
> pounding:

Oh, brother. Try and admit that you haven't a clue about what the
motor's status in and be done with it.

> 1) Does this car typically command a significant premium because of it
> relative rarity in the U.S.?

www.kbb.com

> 2) Any obvious trouble spots with these cars?

Pretty much anything having to do with the model 90 and/or the 20V
motor will give you a clue. Use Google.

> 3) Are parts readily available at reasonable prices, or will I find myself
> paying dealer markup for common parts?

Don't buy through the dealer. Blaufergnugen, etc. all will sell you
factory parts without the stealership mark-up.

> Again, any (useful) input would be greatly appreciated.

Oh, Kent - let's be honest. I caught you exaggerating, and now you're
embarrassed.

All the info you seek can be answered by searching a bit. Even the
bits about engine rebuild frequency.

BTW, I haven't seen a Cq owner post in this ng for years.

E.P.

gcmschemist@gmail.com

Kent wrote:
> E.P. - You're obviously quite proud of your engine's condition.

No, I have no feelings about it one way or another. I'm responding to
your B.S. about rebuilds.

> Now, if at all possible, I'd appreciate to hear from someone (preferably a
> CQ owner) who can perhaps answer my original questions without all the chest
> pounding:

Oh, brother. Try and admit that you haven't a clue about what the
motor's status in and be done with it.

> 1) Does this car typically command a significant premium because of it
> relative rarity in the U.S.?

www.kbb.com

> 2) Any obvious trouble spots with these cars?

Pretty much anything having to do with the model 90 and/or the 20V
motor will give you a clue. Use Google.

> 3) Are parts readily available at reasonable prices, or will I find myself
> paying dealer markup for common parts?

Don't buy through the dealer. Blaufergnugen, etc. all will sell you
factory parts without the stealership mark-up.

> Again, any (useful) input would be greatly appreciated.

Oh, Kent - let's be honest. I caught you exaggerating, and now you're
embarrassed.

All the info you seek can be answered by searching a bit. Even the
bits about engine rebuild frequency.

BTW, I haven't seen a Cq owner post in this ng for years.

E.P.