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(Msg. 16) Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 7:23 pm
Post subject: Re: audi or no audi [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Dano58 wrote:
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> > I am a high school student and don not have that much money. I
> > currently own an audi a6 quattro sedan. I seem to only be able to
> > afford something around that year. Everyone is telling me i made a bad
> > choice because of the high repair costs. I hear it everywhere. I only
> > bought the car because it is awd. I owned a 1996 volvo 850 platinum
> > sedan and loved it. I think it is a better can than an audi much
> > cheaper to fix. got rid of it cause it isnt awd. Is there a foreign
> > made car that is compairable? I need an awd car for where I live.
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> Where do you live that you need AWD and a FWD car like the Volvo
> wouldn't work with snow tires??
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> The other's comments are right on - you can look at the averages for
> repairs but it really depends on your individual car - how it was
> maintained and treated by the PO, how YOU maintain and treat it.
> Preventative maintenance is a must - oil changes, timing belts, hoses,
> etc. All of these things need to be done at the proper time to keep the
> car in good shape. Do you have the service history from your car?
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> I give you a lot of credit for picking nice cars, however...! The 850
> and A6 are certainly more than your average HS student cars! My oldest
> son just got his license and we're looking at 850/S70 Volvos, VW's,
> etc.
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> Dan D
> '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
> Central NJ USA
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(Msg. 17) Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 7:23 pm
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Dano58 wrote:
> wrote:
> > I am a high school student and don not have that much money. I
> > currently own an audi a6 quattro sedan. I seem to only be able to
> > afford something around that year. Everyone is telling me i made a bad
> > choice because of the high repair costs. I hear it everywhere. I only
> > bought the car because it is awd. I owned a 1996 volvo 850 platinum
> > sedan and loved it. I think it is a better can than an audi much
> > cheaper to fix. got rid of it cause it isnt awd. Is there a foreign
> > made car that is compairable? I need an awd car for where I live.
>
> Where do you live that you need AWD and a FWD car like the Volvo
> wouldn't work with snow tires??
>
> The other's comments are right on - you can look at the averages for
> repairs but it really depends on your individual car - how it was
> maintained and treated by the PO, how YOU maintain and treat it.
> Preventative maintenance is a must - oil changes, timing belts, hoses,
> etc. All of these things need to be done at the proper time to keep the
> car in good shape. Do you have the service history from your car?
>
> I give you a lot of credit for picking nice cars, however...! The 850
> and A6 are certainly more than your average HS student cars! My oldest
> son just got his license and we're looking at 850/S70 Volvos, VW's,
> etc.
>
> Dan D
> '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
> Central NJ USA
It is a 1995. We get about a foot of snow every two weeks. ALASKA |
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(Msg. 18) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:44 am
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On 10 Nov 2006 19:23:18 -0800, wrote:
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>It is a 1995. We get about a foot of snow every two weeks. ALASKA
That's not much snow...
I think my next comment is going to be: how handy are you with tools,
and do you have a place to work on it? If you learn to do basic
things, you can save a great deal of money... >> Stay informed about: audi or no audi |
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(Msg. 19) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:44 am
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On 10 Nov 2006 19:23:18 -0800, wrote:
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>It is a 1995. We get about a foot of snow every two weeks. ALASKA
That's not much snow...
I think my next comment is going to be: how handy are you with tools,
and do you have a place to work on it? If you learn to do basic
things, you can save a great deal of money... >> Stay informed about: audi or no audi |
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(Msg. 20) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:44 am
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On 10 Nov 2006 19:23:18 -0800, wrote:
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>It is a 1995. We get about a foot of snow every two weeks. ALASKA
That's not much snow...
I think my next comment is going to be: how handy are you with tools,
and do you have a place to work on it? If you learn to do basic
things, you can save a great deal of money... >> Stay informed about: audi or no audi |
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(Msg. 21) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:44 am
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On 10 Nov 2006 19:23:18 -0800, wrote:
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>It is a 1995. We get about a foot of snow every two weeks. ALASKA
That's not much snow...
I think my next comment is going to be: how handy are you with tools,
and do you have a place to work on it? If you learn to do basic
things, you can save a great deal of money... >> Stay informed about: audi or no audi |
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