A4 2.8l 2000 to fix or not?
10-23-2006, 07:43 AM
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Re: A4 2.8l 2000 to fix or not?
Peter Bell wrote:
> In message <1161545523.375437.135310@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups. com>
> "Ed Pirrero" <gcmschemist@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > My suggestion? Trade in your Audi on a Honda or a Toyota. You'll be
> > much happier about repair frequency and cost (if you're like the
> > majority of folks who own those cars.)
>
> ... but it seemed to me that the OP was looking at AWD alternatives.
Both of those companies make AWD cars.
E.P.
10-23-2006, 07:43 AM
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Re: A4 2.8l 2000 to fix or not?
Peter Bell wrote:
> In message <1161545523.375437.135310@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups. com>
> "Ed Pirrero" <gcmschemist@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > My suggestion? Trade in your Audi on a Honda or a Toyota. You'll be
> > much happier about repair frequency and cost (if you're like the
> > majority of folks who own those cars.)
>
> ... but it seemed to me that the OP was looking at AWD alternatives.
Both of those companies make AWD cars.
E.P.
10-23-2006, 07:43 AM
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Re: A4 2.8l 2000 to fix or not?
Peter Bell wrote:
> In message <1161545523.375437.135310@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups. com>
> "Ed Pirrero" <gcmschemist@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > My suggestion? Trade in your Audi on a Honda or a Toyota. You'll be
> > much happier about repair frequency and cost (if you're like the
> > majority of folks who own those cars.)
>
> ... but it seemed to me that the OP was looking at AWD alternatives.
Both of those companies make AWD cars.
E.P.
10-24-2006, 10:52 AM
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Re: A4 2.8l 2000 to fix or not?
Will do as it is the most sensible option!
On Oct 22, 2:59 pm, Curtis Newton <cnewton.remov...@akamail.net>
wrote:
> On 22 Oct 2006 11:18:57 -0700, "Trevor Gauntlett"
>
> <Sassmouth...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >Hi Everyone,
>
> >I'm in a dilema...
>
> >I currently own a 2000 A4 2.8l quattro with about 89k. The timing
> >belt, suspension, leaky seals, and I think the rocker arm needs
> >replacing. So, would you fix the car and keep it till it runs no more
> >or sell it and get something newer and more reliable. I'm thinking
> >either a 2003 330ix with 23k miles or a new Subaru WRX wagon. My main
> >concern in keeping the car is that it will continue to keep costing me
> >more and more money.
>
> >Thought?Figure a timing belt/water pump, suspension fix, tune-up is 4 or 5 car
> payments.
>
> With the 330Xi, you still have another 32 car payments (assuming a 36
> month note).
>
> Assuming the car has been taken care of, you should be good for awhile
> .... save up a few car payments (that you aren't paying) for the next
> repair.
On Oct 22, 2:59 pm, Curtis Newton <cnewton.remov...@akamail.net>
wrote:
> On 22 Oct 2006 11:18:57 -0700, "Trevor Gauntlett"
>
> <Sassmouth...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >Hi Everyone,
>
> >I'm in a dilema...
>
> >I currently own a 2000 A4 2.8l quattro with about 89k. The timing
> >belt, suspension, leaky seals, and I think the rocker arm needs
> >replacing. So, would you fix the car and keep it till it runs no more
> >or sell it and get something newer and more reliable. I'm thinking
> >either a 2003 330ix with 23k miles or a new Subaru WRX wagon. My main
> >concern in keeping the car is that it will continue to keep costing me
> >more and more money.
>
> >Thought?Figure a timing belt/water pump, suspension fix, tune-up is 4 or 5 car
> payments.
>
> With the 330Xi, you still have another 32 car payments (assuming a 36
> month note).
>
> Assuming the car has been taken care of, you should be good for awhile
> .... save up a few car payments (that you aren't paying) for the next
> repair.
10-24-2006, 10:52 AM
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Re: A4 2.8l 2000 to fix or not?
Will do as it is the most sensible option!
On Oct 22, 2:59 pm, Curtis Newton <cnewton.remov...@akamail.net>
wrote:
> On 22 Oct 2006 11:18:57 -0700, "Trevor Gauntlett"
>
> <Sassmouth...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >Hi Everyone,
>
> >I'm in a dilema...
>
> >I currently own a 2000 A4 2.8l quattro with about 89k. The timing
> >belt, suspension, leaky seals, and I think the rocker arm needs
> >replacing. So, would you fix the car and keep it till it runs no more
> >or sell it and get something newer and more reliable. I'm thinking
> >either a 2003 330ix with 23k miles or a new Subaru WRX wagon. My main
> >concern in keeping the car is that it will continue to keep costing me
> >more and more money.
>
> >Thought?Figure a timing belt/water pump, suspension fix, tune-up is 4 or 5 car
> payments.
>
> With the 330Xi, you still have another 32 car payments (assuming a 36
> month note).
>
> Assuming the car has been taken care of, you should be good for awhile
> .... save up a few car payments (that you aren't paying) for the next
> repair.
On Oct 22, 2:59 pm, Curtis Newton <cnewton.remov...@akamail.net>
wrote:
> On 22 Oct 2006 11:18:57 -0700, "Trevor Gauntlett"
>
> <Sassmouth...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >Hi Everyone,
>
> >I'm in a dilema...
>
> >I currently own a 2000 A4 2.8l quattro with about 89k. The timing
> >belt, suspension, leaky seals, and I think the rocker arm needs
> >replacing. So, would you fix the car and keep it till it runs no more
> >or sell it and get something newer and more reliable. I'm thinking
> >either a 2003 330ix with 23k miles or a new Subaru WRX wagon. My main
> >concern in keeping the car is that it will continue to keep costing me
> >more and more money.
>
> >Thought?Figure a timing belt/water pump, suspension fix, tune-up is 4 or 5 car
> payments.
>
> With the 330Xi, you still have another 32 car payments (assuming a 36
> month note).
>
> Assuming the car has been taken care of, you should be good for awhile
> .... save up a few car payments (that you aren't paying) for the next
> repair.
10-24-2006, 10:52 AM
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Re: A4 2.8l 2000 to fix or not?
Will do as it is the most sensible option!
On Oct 22, 2:59 pm, Curtis Newton <cnewton.remov...@akamail.net>
wrote:
> On 22 Oct 2006 11:18:57 -0700, "Trevor Gauntlett"
>
> <Sassmouth...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >Hi Everyone,
>
> >I'm in a dilema...
>
> >I currently own a 2000 A4 2.8l quattro with about 89k. The timing
> >belt, suspension, leaky seals, and I think the rocker arm needs
> >replacing. So, would you fix the car and keep it till it runs no more
> >or sell it and get something newer and more reliable. I'm thinking
> >either a 2003 330ix with 23k miles or a new Subaru WRX wagon. My main
> >concern in keeping the car is that it will continue to keep costing me
> >more and more money.
>
> >Thought?Figure a timing belt/water pump, suspension fix, tune-up is 4 or 5 car
> payments.
>
> With the 330Xi, you still have another 32 car payments (assuming a 36
> month note).
>
> Assuming the car has been taken care of, you should be good for awhile
> .... save up a few car payments (that you aren't paying) for the next
> repair.
On Oct 22, 2:59 pm, Curtis Newton <cnewton.remov...@akamail.net>
wrote:
> On 22 Oct 2006 11:18:57 -0700, "Trevor Gauntlett"
>
> <Sassmouth...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >Hi Everyone,
>
> >I'm in a dilema...
>
> >I currently own a 2000 A4 2.8l quattro with about 89k. The timing
> >belt, suspension, leaky seals, and I think the rocker arm needs
> >replacing. So, would you fix the car and keep it till it runs no more
> >or sell it and get something newer and more reliable. I'm thinking
> >either a 2003 330ix with 23k miles or a new Subaru WRX wagon. My main
> >concern in keeping the car is that it will continue to keep costing me
> >more and more money.
>
> >Thought?Figure a timing belt/water pump, suspension fix, tune-up is 4 or 5 car
> payments.
>
> With the 330Xi, you still have another 32 car payments (assuming a 36
> month note).
>
> Assuming the car has been taken care of, you should be good for awhile
> .... save up a few car payments (that you aren't paying) for the next
> repair.
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