Looking for a an Audi A4 around 5K
04-17-2005, 12:59 PM
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Re: Looking for a an Audi A4 around 5K
<gcmschemist@gmail.com> wrote:
> SteveH wrote:
> >
> > There's loads of A4s and A6s available for that kind of money - or do
> > what I do and buy a Passat, which effectively gets you an A6 for half
> > the price.
> >
> > <dons flameproof jacket>
>
> No flames here, Steve - that's about right. A6 chassis, A4 guts and
> bits, VW emblem on the grille. FWD, relatively inexpensive (I guess if
> you convert USD to UKP, the price is about right.)
>
> Doesn't have four rings, but it does provide just about the same
> experience as a FWD A6. (I say this having driven a Passat and an AWD
> A6.)
I'd have preferred an Audi - but the A4 I find is too cramped, and the
A6 too expensive. (That's if you want a B5 platform A6 - the older Audi
100 / A6 is very cheap, but incredibly badly dated now). My 1.8T came in
at probably around 4k USD at current exchange rates.
> E.P.
>
> P.S. You got that right about Alfas - owned a '72 GTV when I was young
> and full of time and money to fix cars. That car was a blast, and
> didn't really take that much cash or time in repairs. I wish I hadn't
> sold that car for the princely sum of $250.
I love my Alfas, but the current range doesn't inspire me - the 156
looks lovely, but is just a fancy Fiat..... I much prefer my 75 /
Milano, but 100 miles / day was killing it, so I gave it to my wife who
does a lot less mileage. It's going in for a bodywork resto. in a few
weeks.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300
VW Golf GL Cabrio - Alfa 75 TS - VW Passat 1.8T 20V SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
> SteveH wrote:
> >
> > There's loads of A4s and A6s available for that kind of money - or do
> > what I do and buy a Passat, which effectively gets you an A6 for half
> > the price.
> >
> > <dons flameproof jacket>
>
> No flames here, Steve - that's about right. A6 chassis, A4 guts and
> bits, VW emblem on the grille. FWD, relatively inexpensive (I guess if
> you convert USD to UKP, the price is about right.)
>
> Doesn't have four rings, but it does provide just about the same
> experience as a FWD A6. (I say this having driven a Passat and an AWD
> A6.)
I'd have preferred an Audi - but the A4 I find is too cramped, and the
A6 too expensive. (That's if you want a B5 platform A6 - the older Audi
100 / A6 is very cheap, but incredibly badly dated now). My 1.8T came in
at probably around 4k USD at current exchange rates.
> E.P.
>
> P.S. You got that right about Alfas - owned a '72 GTV when I was young
> and full of time and money to fix cars. That car was a blast, and
> didn't really take that much cash or time in repairs. I wish I hadn't
> sold that car for the princely sum of $250.
I love my Alfas, but the current range doesn't inspire me - the 156
looks lovely, but is just a fancy Fiat..... I much prefer my 75 /
Milano, but 100 miles / day was killing it, so I gave it to my wife who
does a lot less mileage. It's going in for a bodywork resto. in a few
weeks.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300
VW Golf GL Cabrio - Alfa 75 TS - VW Passat 1.8T 20V SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
04-17-2005, 12:59 PM
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Re: Looking for a an Audi A4 around 5K
<gcmschemist@gmail.com> wrote:
> SteveH wrote:
> >
> > There's loads of A4s and A6s available for that kind of money - or do
> > what I do and buy a Passat, which effectively gets you an A6 for half
> > the price.
> >
> > <dons flameproof jacket>
>
> No flames here, Steve - that's about right. A6 chassis, A4 guts and
> bits, VW emblem on the grille. FWD, relatively inexpensive (I guess if
> you convert USD to UKP, the price is about right.)
>
> Doesn't have four rings, but it does provide just about the same
> experience as a FWD A6. (I say this having driven a Passat and an AWD
> A6.)
I'd have preferred an Audi - but the A4 I find is too cramped, and the
A6 too expensive. (That's if you want a B5 platform A6 - the older Audi
100 / A6 is very cheap, but incredibly badly dated now). My 1.8T came in
at probably around 4k USD at current exchange rates.
> E.P.
>
> P.S. You got that right about Alfas - owned a '72 GTV when I was young
> and full of time and money to fix cars. That car was a blast, and
> didn't really take that much cash or time in repairs. I wish I hadn't
> sold that car for the princely sum of $250.
I love my Alfas, but the current range doesn't inspire me - the 156
looks lovely, but is just a fancy Fiat..... I much prefer my 75 /
Milano, but 100 miles / day was killing it, so I gave it to my wife who
does a lot less mileage. It's going in for a bodywork resto. in a few
weeks.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300
VW Golf GL Cabrio - Alfa 75 TS - VW Passat 1.8T 20V SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
> SteveH wrote:
> >
> > There's loads of A4s and A6s available for that kind of money - or do
> > what I do and buy a Passat, which effectively gets you an A6 for half
> > the price.
> >
> > <dons flameproof jacket>
>
> No flames here, Steve - that's about right. A6 chassis, A4 guts and
> bits, VW emblem on the grille. FWD, relatively inexpensive (I guess if
> you convert USD to UKP, the price is about right.)
>
> Doesn't have four rings, but it does provide just about the same
> experience as a FWD A6. (I say this having driven a Passat and an AWD
> A6.)
I'd have preferred an Audi - but the A4 I find is too cramped, and the
A6 too expensive. (That's if you want a B5 platform A6 - the older Audi
100 / A6 is very cheap, but incredibly badly dated now). My 1.8T came in
at probably around 4k USD at current exchange rates.
> E.P.
>
> P.S. You got that right about Alfas - owned a '72 GTV when I was young
> and full of time and money to fix cars. That car was a blast, and
> didn't really take that much cash or time in repairs. I wish I hadn't
> sold that car for the princely sum of $250.
I love my Alfas, but the current range doesn't inspire me - the 156
looks lovely, but is just a fancy Fiat..... I much prefer my 75 /
Milano, but 100 miles / day was killing it, so I gave it to my wife who
does a lot less mileage. It's going in for a bodywork resto. in a few
weeks.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300
VW Golf GL Cabrio - Alfa 75 TS - VW Passat 1.8T 20V SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
04-17-2005, 12:59 PM
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Re: Looking for a an Audi A4 around 5K
<gcmschemist@gmail.com> wrote:
> SteveH wrote:
> >
> > There's loads of A4s and A6s available for that kind of money - or do
> > what I do and buy a Passat, which effectively gets you an A6 for half
> > the price.
> >
> > <dons flameproof jacket>
>
> No flames here, Steve - that's about right. A6 chassis, A4 guts and
> bits, VW emblem on the grille. FWD, relatively inexpensive (I guess if
> you convert USD to UKP, the price is about right.)
>
> Doesn't have four rings, but it does provide just about the same
> experience as a FWD A6. (I say this having driven a Passat and an AWD
> A6.)
I'd have preferred an Audi - but the A4 I find is too cramped, and the
A6 too expensive. (That's if you want a B5 platform A6 - the older Audi
100 / A6 is very cheap, but incredibly badly dated now). My 1.8T came in
at probably around 4k USD at current exchange rates.
> E.P.
>
> P.S. You got that right about Alfas - owned a '72 GTV when I was young
> and full of time and money to fix cars. That car was a blast, and
> didn't really take that much cash or time in repairs. I wish I hadn't
> sold that car for the princely sum of $250.
I love my Alfas, but the current range doesn't inspire me - the 156
looks lovely, but is just a fancy Fiat..... I much prefer my 75 /
Milano, but 100 miles / day was killing it, so I gave it to my wife who
does a lot less mileage. It's going in for a bodywork resto. in a few
weeks.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300
VW Golf GL Cabrio - Alfa 75 TS - VW Passat 1.8T 20V SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
> SteveH wrote:
> >
> > There's loads of A4s and A6s available for that kind of money - or do
> > what I do and buy a Passat, which effectively gets you an A6 for half
> > the price.
> >
> > <dons flameproof jacket>
>
> No flames here, Steve - that's about right. A6 chassis, A4 guts and
> bits, VW emblem on the grille. FWD, relatively inexpensive (I guess if
> you convert USD to UKP, the price is about right.)
>
> Doesn't have four rings, but it does provide just about the same
> experience as a FWD A6. (I say this having driven a Passat and an AWD
> A6.)
I'd have preferred an Audi - but the A4 I find is too cramped, and the
A6 too expensive. (That's if you want a B5 platform A6 - the older Audi
100 / A6 is very cheap, but incredibly badly dated now). My 1.8T came in
at probably around 4k USD at current exchange rates.
> E.P.
>
> P.S. You got that right about Alfas - owned a '72 GTV when I was young
> and full of time and money to fix cars. That car was a blast, and
> didn't really take that much cash or time in repairs. I wish I hadn't
> sold that car for the princely sum of $250.
I love my Alfas, but the current range doesn't inspire me - the 156
looks lovely, but is just a fancy Fiat..... I much prefer my 75 /
Milano, but 100 miles / day was killing it, so I gave it to my wife who
does a lot less mileage. It's going in for a bodywork resto. in a few
weeks.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300
VW Golf GL Cabrio - Alfa 75 TS - VW Passat 1.8T 20V SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
04-17-2005, 02:31 PM
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Re: Looking for a an Audi A4 around 5K
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Geoff <grw888@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Just visiting from Saab world, and curious if the A4 shares with the
> smaller VW (GOlf?) in the same way?
No. The Golf shares with the Audi A3 - transverse engine, rather than
the longitudinal arrangement on the A4/A6/Passat.
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Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
Geoff <grw888@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Just visiting from Saab world, and curious if the A4 shares with the
> smaller VW (GOlf?) in the same way?
No. The Golf shares with the Audi A3 - transverse engine, rather than
the longitudinal arrangement on the A4/A6/Passat.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
04-17-2005, 02:31 PM
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Re: Looking for a an Audi A4 around 5K
In message <fSw8e.9763$lP1.7591@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink. net>
Geoff <grw888@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Just visiting from Saab world, and curious if the A4 shares with the
> smaller VW (GOlf?) in the same way?
No. The Golf shares with the Audi A3 - transverse engine, rather than
the longitudinal arrangement on the A4/A6/Passat.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
Geoff <grw888@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Just visiting from Saab world, and curious if the A4 shares with the
> smaller VW (GOlf?) in the same way?
No. The Golf shares with the Audi A3 - transverse engine, rather than
the longitudinal arrangement on the A4/A6/Passat.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
04-17-2005, 02:31 PM
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Re: Looking for a an Audi A4 around 5K
In message <fSw8e.9763$lP1.7591@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink. net>
Geoff <grw888@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Just visiting from Saab world, and curious if the A4 shares with the
> smaller VW (GOlf?) in the same way?
No. The Golf shares with the Audi A3 - transverse engine, rather than
the longitudinal arrangement on the A4/A6/Passat.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
Geoff <grw888@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Just visiting from Saab world, and curious if the A4 shares with the
> smaller VW (GOlf?) in the same way?
No. The Golf shares with the Audi A3 - transverse engine, rather than
the longitudinal arrangement on the A4/A6/Passat.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
04-17-2005, 10:00 PM
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Re: Looking for a an Audi A4 around 5K
SteveH wrote:
> <gcmschemist@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Doesn't have four rings, but it does provide just about the same
> > experience as a FWD A6. (I say this having driven a Passat and an
AWD
> > A6.)
>
> I'd have preferred an Audi - but the A4 I find is too cramped, and
the
> A6 too expensive.
Exactly why the Passat fits the bill...
> (That's if you want a B5 platform A6 - the older Audi
> 100 / A6 is very cheap, but incredibly badly dated now). My 1.8T came
in
> at probably around 4k USD at current exchange rates.
Nice! BTW, I drive an older A6 estate when hauling the family and
stuff. Dated? How dare you!
> > P.S. You got that right about Alfas - owned a '72 GTV when I was
young
> > and full of time and money to fix cars. That car was a blast, and
> > didn't really take that much cash or time in repairs. I wish I
hadn't
> > sold that car for the princely sum of $250.
>
> I love my Alfas, but the current range doesn't inspire me - the 156
> looks lovely, but is just a fancy Fiat..... I much prefer my 75 /
> Milano, but 100 miles / day was killing it, so I gave it to my wife
who
> does a lot less mileage. It's going in for a bodywork resto. in a few
> weeks.
I never liked anything past the GTV6, other than the '91-94 Spider. I
liked the 166, but the 164 was FWD, and I liked Alfa for RWD and
100-year-old suspension tech (de Dion.) The Milano, while nice from a
mechanical standpoint (GTV6 guts) turned me off style-wise. Now, if I
could get a 2600 Touring Spider, or a round-tail Sprint Zagato, I'd be
in heaven. And if I had that kind of money, I'd buy an RS6.
The older ones just have a charm that's absent in the newer cars. A
nice '86 GTV6, with a 3.0L conversion would be swell. Got one, in LHD?
E.P.
04-17-2005, 10:00 PM
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Re: Looking for a an Audi A4 around 5K
SteveH wrote:
> <gcmschemist@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Doesn't have four rings, but it does provide just about the same
> > experience as a FWD A6. (I say this having driven a Passat and an
AWD
> > A6.)
>
> I'd have preferred an Audi - but the A4 I find is too cramped, and
the
> A6 too expensive.
Exactly why the Passat fits the bill...
> (That's if you want a B5 platform A6 - the older Audi
> 100 / A6 is very cheap, but incredibly badly dated now). My 1.8T came
in
> at probably around 4k USD at current exchange rates.
Nice! BTW, I drive an older A6 estate when hauling the family and
stuff. Dated? How dare you!
> > P.S. You got that right about Alfas - owned a '72 GTV when I was
young
> > and full of time and money to fix cars. That car was a blast, and
> > didn't really take that much cash or time in repairs. I wish I
hadn't
> > sold that car for the princely sum of $250.
>
> I love my Alfas, but the current range doesn't inspire me - the 156
> looks lovely, but is just a fancy Fiat..... I much prefer my 75 /
> Milano, but 100 miles / day was killing it, so I gave it to my wife
who
> does a lot less mileage. It's going in for a bodywork resto. in a few
> weeks.
I never liked anything past the GTV6, other than the '91-94 Spider. I
liked the 166, but the 164 was FWD, and I liked Alfa for RWD and
100-year-old suspension tech (de Dion.) The Milano, while nice from a
mechanical standpoint (GTV6 guts) turned me off style-wise. Now, if I
could get a 2600 Touring Spider, or a round-tail Sprint Zagato, I'd be
in heaven. And if I had that kind of money, I'd buy an RS6.
The older ones just have a charm that's absent in the newer cars. A
nice '86 GTV6, with a 3.0L conversion would be swell. Got one, in LHD?
E.P.
04-17-2005, 10:00 PM
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Re: Looking for a an Audi A4 around 5K
SteveH wrote:
> <gcmschemist@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Doesn't have four rings, but it does provide just about the same
> > experience as a FWD A6. (I say this having driven a Passat and an
AWD
> > A6.)
>
> I'd have preferred an Audi - but the A4 I find is too cramped, and
the
> A6 too expensive.
Exactly why the Passat fits the bill...
> (That's if you want a B5 platform A6 - the older Audi
> 100 / A6 is very cheap, but incredibly badly dated now). My 1.8T came
in
> at probably around 4k USD at current exchange rates.
Nice! BTW, I drive an older A6 estate when hauling the family and
stuff. Dated? How dare you!
> > P.S. You got that right about Alfas - owned a '72 GTV when I was
young
> > and full of time and money to fix cars. That car was a blast, and
> > didn't really take that much cash or time in repairs. I wish I
hadn't
> > sold that car for the princely sum of $250.
>
> I love my Alfas, but the current range doesn't inspire me - the 156
> looks lovely, but is just a fancy Fiat..... I much prefer my 75 /
> Milano, but 100 miles / day was killing it, so I gave it to my wife
who
> does a lot less mileage. It's going in for a bodywork resto. in a few
> weeks.
I never liked anything past the GTV6, other than the '91-94 Spider. I
liked the 166, but the 164 was FWD, and I liked Alfa for RWD and
100-year-old suspension tech (de Dion.) The Milano, while nice from a
mechanical standpoint (GTV6 guts) turned me off style-wise. Now, if I
could get a 2600 Touring Spider, or a round-tail Sprint Zagato, I'd be
in heaven. And if I had that kind of money, I'd buy an RS6.
The older ones just have a charm that's absent in the newer cars. A
nice '86 GTV6, with a 3.0L conversion would be swell. Got one, in LHD?
E.P.
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