Audi: Quattro Expense

"Richard Potato" <cu> wrote in message news:gv.shawcable.net... 

Long term expense? Can you ask him to elaborate on this? The system is nearly bullet-proof. Sure, it would cost a lot if you had to replace it, but the fact is, it rarely ever needs any fixing/maintenance.

The only added expense I can really see is slightly higher fuel consumption. For me, that's a small price to pay for the fun and convenience it delivers.

Cheers,

Pete

On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 20:40:24 +0100, "Pete" <com>
wrote:
 

By higher expense I mean costs associated with the quattro system that
would not occur with a FWD. Running costs would be higher vis a vis
fuel but I am concerned about 'hidden' costs laying out there to
ambush my wallet.

Dick writes:
 

There are none. I've been driving Quattros since 1986 and wouldn't have
anything *but* a Quattro. There are no "hidden" costs as far as I have
experienced. My first Quattro was actually a VW Sychro (VW badge and body, but
Audi 5cyl engine, xmsn, and drive). I put 80K on it without any problems
except normal maint (tires, oil, shocks, brakes). The same with my 90 2000
Turbo-Quattro. I put more than 80K on it, and my son-in-law drove it for
another 30K without any problems. Both of these cars were TSD Rally cars; they
saw a helluva lot of dirt roads at high speeds and never quit or failed. Front
wheel drive? For kiddies. d;o)
Dave

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Dave LaCourse wrote: 
Perhaps he was referring to the Ur-Quattro (quattro turbo coupe). That
ca be expensive to look after when it gets old. Fantastic car though. I
also don't believe any of the expense is directly related to the 4wd
system- more to other parts (suspension, braking, exhaust manifold &
system) that are very expensive. I don't think a quattro A4 would carry
any horrors over the FWD version.

I put over 140K miles on my '95 A6Q wagon and currently have over 130K miles
on my '98 A6Q wagon. I have never spent a dime on a repair related to the
AWD.

Bob

"Richard Potato" <cu> wrote in message
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On Mon, 05 Jan 2004 22:59:32 GMT, "eBob.com"
<com> wrote:
 

Interesting.

I have been googling AWD and also similar vehicle comparisons for the
past few months. I hve been collecting qualitative info before I
'actually' get in the cars I am interested in trying/buying.

I will try the FWD and AWD A4 saturday. Should be interesting.

"eBob.com" <com> wrote in message
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miles 

150k miles Quattro perfect, infact tyre wear is less with quattro, FWD cars
waste front tyres for a pasttime.

You will regret not getting Quattro because people will say, "why didnt you
get it" and you have no argument to back up the fact

Oh and its safer.

Ron

On Mon, 05 Jan 2004 19:36:04 GMT, cu (Richard Potato) wrote:
 

I own a 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V bought in 92 with 65,000 kilometers on
it. Presently nearing 300,000 kilometers. Not a single Quattro related
problem during the time I've owned the car.

Taking a chance on this car was the best investment I have ever made in a
car. I was expecting it to cost me a small fortune in maintenance, but
this has not been the case.

Andre