So a few months ago I bought a superb 1990 Jetta Coupe-tastic. It is a wonderful car, I love driving it, it's economical, but I am going crazy.

I am ready to move on. I don't think I can have a coupe right now. I need more doors.

So while staying close to cost on the Jetta for the last week I have been researching some "older" Audis.

I think I would like to look for a nice 90 Quattro, non 6 cylinder as I am trying to keep the cost between $2500 - $3500 (the lower the better). I spen a fair amount of time searching the 90 forums and like any older car, caveat emptor.

What do my trusty AudiWorld cohorts think? Of course I don't think I could do anything until I sell the coupe, but I do know I want a 4 door and I would love to get back into AWD lovin.

So am I we todd did or what?

The most annoying problem is the radiators with plastic endcaps that snap off while changing hoses. Replace it with an all metal 4kq unit and forget about it. The only other issue may be a heater core. Be ready to do it yourself if it ever needs one, many shops and dealers simply will not do them anymore. It's an all day project, but it really isn't that hard.

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My daughter has a 95 Audi 90 and loves it.

Check out the 90 forum

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I've seen several in the $1000 range. Might be a good 4-door winter driver, and you can afford a sportier car for nice driving days.

The driver of a relatively stock looking 4000CS beat all of the other turbo Quattro cars at the ACNA Steamboat autocross, if I recall.

Ha, yeah it's just me. I tend to have about the same batting average as Jon when it comes to going through cars. :)

I have been reading the 90 forum. I think I would be plenty happy with an older 5cyl 90 Q. Manual of course.

I just posted the coupe for sale on craigslist and is already up on RMCB5. Of course if I post in on vortex I'm gonna get a lot of flack. :)

I would be open to it. This car would be my DD for about the next year. With that I need it to be reliable, I understand with a 10 - 20 year old car you're bound to have some issues.

Then, maybe it can become my winter beater and get a nicer car. However, wedding and house are my number 1 and number 2 financial priority so i am stuck with what I can afford for a car.

My wallet is the one who is against the V6 ;) And my gas bill!

I LOOOOOOOOOOVED my 2.7T A6, abd I would love another V6, but I am all about budget right now.

All the V6's seem to be around $5K+, too rich for my blood right now.

...they're certainly doable for $3500-$4000 with around 100-120k mi. I'd say $2500-$3000 for over 150k.

Champagne has a nice burgundy <A HREF="http://www.autotrader.com/redirect/redirect.jsp?to_url=/dealers/view/vdetail.jsp?productWebsite=champagne&car_id=176056224&mis=IVNLBDLNDS59&dealer_id=576252">'95 90 quattro</A> they've had for a few months...119k...asking $5k (not a bad starting point). Plus it's a really late '95 (one of the last ones to hit US shores - which is a good thing). I stopped and looked at it a month or so ago...nice looking/seems to be in good shape.

Also, a '90/'91 90 quattro 20V is rated at 17 city/24 highway, whereas a '94/'95 90 quattro is rated at 19 city/24 highway... :o)

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<A HREF="http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=169154718">1994 90 CS quattro sport</A> - this one's been on Auto Trader for at least 6+ months - at least worth a call to see if the price has been lowered.

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<A HREF="http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=179198034">1993 90 CS quattro</A> this one just got listed, but, for $2700-$3000 (if it's in good shape) wouldn't be a bad deal.

Thanks for the numbers, broadens my search. I was gonna give Larry a visit here in the next day or so.

<center><img src="http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/karen_obrien/m6front.jpg"></center><p>How about this new posting? An Avant is more handy for a new home owner with the Home Depot and gardening supply trips in your future and then your next car can be a 2-door German coupe... like one of these worthy Bavarians "BMW M car collection. 87 M6 and 88 M5 Excellent condition" on sale at http://denver.craigslist.org/car/63039052.html<ul><li><a href="http://denver.craigslist.org/car/63083610.html">1989 Audi 200 TQ Avant - $2800</a></li></ul>

Haha, I like wagons, but I have a 77 Scout II to do my dirty work, not a bad price however. Hmmmm.

...not sure on the price, but, if you're interested, I can get you a number.

It has 112k miles, sport wheels/suspension/seats/etc.

YEah, let me know:



It looks liek I have a few people coming to check out the coupe this weekend. So mmy next purchase will be contingent on this sale.

1993 Pathfinder
2000 VW 2.0 Bug
2001 VW 1.8T Bug
2001.5 1.8T Passat
2001 Focus (it was for my ex wife, not my choice) hehe
2003 1.8T Passat
1996 Discovery
2001 Allroad
2003 MINI Cooper
2005 Outback 2.5XT turbo limited

so, I am way ahead of you there. And now I also pretty much have a 2004 Tacoma.

Anyone want to buy a MINI? :-)

you car whore. ;)

I am only at 8 since then. and to get that count, I need to include the wife's cars and motorcycles too.

I am going to give them a ring tomorrow. Swamped today. I also responded in the 90 forum to your post.

Yeah, I love your coupe. I even posted recently how I would have loved to have gotten it instead of the Jetta. However, things changed fast and no go.

However, I show EVERYONE your coupe.