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[Khal]

I'm thinking about buying an Audi! *ducks*

The whole story: I would like (perhaps need) a car just for general getting around and perhaps some travel over the summer. Something cheap (and I do mean cheap) is the highest priority, so to those that will undoubtedly suggest buying a 924... no, no and NO again. I have zero interest in paying several thousand dollars for a toofah and then having to dump large amounts of my time (which I don't have, at least not for a car) and large amounts of my money (which I don't have, at least not for a car) just to get the thing up to spec. and keep it there. Believe me, I'd love another one but it's out of the question. And before people start suggesting flying to the 'States, buying one cheap (which is probably a piece of junk anyway) and bringing it back across the border... no again! It's just too much, trust me, I've checked it out.

So, that's out of the way. Anyway, I came across an '87 Audi 5000 CD quattro Turbo. I'd like to know if anyone here might know any deal-stopper issues with this make/model of car? (forget the unintended acceleration crock, that witch-hunt has been and gone a decade ago). It has very high mileage at 230,000 miles but looks/is described as being well maintained and in good shape, which I always think is a good sign. It is reportedly 'Aircared' until late this year, which means it probably runs reasonably well. Anyway, I haven't been to see it in the flesh yet so I reserve judgement for now, but I know enough about cars in general to give it good once-over on the basics. So I'm not gonna jump in and buy it if it's obviously a horror. But I don't know anything specific about this make/model, especially that odd inline five-cylinder turbocharged engine and the quattro system. The asking price for the car is not hugely expensive, I'm not going to lose my life savings on it. At worst, if I bought it and it blew up the next day, I'd be angry, not destitute.
So, I guess I'm asking if -big if -the car is in good running condition, would those who've perhaps owned one or know them well suggest buying one? Any nightmares about them?

I'm a sucker for oddities... I'd really like to buy it. But again, I reserve judgement 'til I actually see it and I'd appreciate your input in the meantime.
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'80 924 Turbo

[ideola]

No personal experience, but I've always liked the way they look, and I've heard good things about them. Here's a couple of resources to look at that might help:

http://www.carsurvey.org/review_61910.html
http://www.carsurvey.org/review_30714.html

http://www.audiforum.ca
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erstwhile owner of just about every 924 variant ever made

[Chrenan]

What's the difference between a 20 year old Audi 5000 and a 20 year old 924 or 944? Not much would be my guess, both will create a large hole in your driveway in which to throw money.

Sounds like you want the ubiquitous "daily driver", sort of an appliance used to get from point A to point B. I have 2 of those, both boring and reliable. Vancouver must have the equivalent of the Ford F-150 in Edmonton. You know, the kind of used vehicle that litters the streets for $1000 and can be run for 5+ years on nothing but oil changes. I think that's what you should look for, think Dodge Neon, Chevy Cavalier, Honda Civic, etc, etc, etc.

I can understand wanting something odd and unique with character, but trying to combine that with the needs of a daily driver can end in heart ache.

Just my opinion.
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1987 951 - M193 Version for Japan

[Khal]

[!tom]

[tuurbo]

Yeah I'd shy away from the Audi 5000 and aim towards the Honda personally.

[morghen]

i drive an audi 80 CC. 1.6 liter diesel engine...slow as a snail...payed 2100 EUR for it...invested 100 and it still needs about 500 more to be in good shape...but it drives and it takes me to work and back every day.
Audis are very good cars ! you would be surprised to see how much porsche technology there is into Audis.
Dont buy a 2.2 turbo..or a 2.3 turbo......they are TURBO...so you know what that means...find a diesel car...or in the worst case a 2.3 gasoline....look for something simple not sophisticated...i did...and i'm happy with it.
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https://www.the924.com

[Min]

Its a old turbo car.... I think thats all I need to say about it.

Min
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Custom means it didn't come from a box.
1980 n/a with EDIS and Megasquirt II Injection. 7 different colors and counting.

[Khal]

[ideola]

Adapted from an old motor city adage:

"I'd rather be found pushing a german car than driving a rice-mobile"

No offense to people of Asian descent (my wife is half Chinese, btw)...unlike Asian women, I really dislike the appearance & character of most Asian vehicles.

Car looks to be in good shape. But it is an old turbo. If it smokes in the least, I'd walk away (given that you're specifically not looking for another project, that is). On the other hand, it does have AWD, which I'm sure will come in handy from time to time up there in the great white north. Tough call. Obviously, a personal visit will tell a lot. Take your camera and post pix!
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erstwhile owner of just about every 924 variant ever made

[Khal]

[PORSCHEV]

Your obviously not looking for JUST A-B transportation. Let go...just let go.
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1976 924
5 lug conversion, 17'C2 wheels,custom body work,327 vette engine.

1978-#53 "D" track racer.

[Khal]

[moone924]

I own a 1987 Audi 5000 CS Quattro

It was damn fast and besides alternator and replacing worn out suspension components - it never left me stranded.

I bought a after-market chipped ECU for it and installed a 1.9 bar waste gate spring. Which nearly doubles the stock boost, as well as a single pass intercooler from a later 200 20v Turbo.

I miss driving the car - I sacrficed it to the Audi gods to bring one of my 4000's back to life and make it faster (smaller lighter car with even more power with the 5k's engine and more mods)


Weak points on the car is the climate control system (bad fan and flap control motors), and the power steering rack.


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Ryan Moone

Always shopping for a nice s2 931 to baby.
New philosophy : one car project at a time.

[Khal]