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1994 Fd Vs. 2000 Audi A4 1.8t quattro what to buy?

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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 05:12 AM
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The Audi might break less often but when it does it will cost you. German cars are notorious for expensive parts.



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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:07 AM
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The FD will cost you more in the long run, bottom line.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:18 AM
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i keep all of the Mazda parts dealers on speed dial on my phone.



When i call up the Mazda parts counter to order engine parts... they just ask " order the usual for you, Mr. Ward?"



I've had worse luck with Engines than Gen. Custer.



I can rebuild the engines myself, and keep a ton of parts on hand, i have a very generous budget also. This is not a car for a limited budget young person that is trying to have a decent car. They are evil cars that are incredible when they are running right, which is often for some.... and very rare for others. You can roll the dice and see if you are lucky, but it may leave you really hating the car you bought. I finally sold my other FD and threatened to sell the grey one.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:30 AM
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Damn, well i could get one dealer price, so if i do have to sell it, i wouldnt be takin a hit.



I dont think id get one dealer price tho, as they are very rare with us too.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by GreyGT-C' post='772143' date='Oct 24 2005, 07:18 AM

i keep all of the Mazda parts dealers on speed dial on my phone.



When i call up the Mazda parts counter to order engine parts... they just ask " order the usual for you, Mr. Ward?"



I've had worse luck with Engines than Gen. Custer.



I can rebuild the engines myself, and keep a ton of parts on hand, i have a very generous budget also. This is not a car for a limited budget young person that is trying to have a decent car. They are evil cars that are incredible when they are running right, which is often for some.... and very rare for others. You can roll the dice and see if you are lucky, but it may leave you really hating the car you bought. I finally sold my other FD and threatened to sell the grey one.


Worse luck then Gen. Custer



Shannon is dead on though, this car can be stupid expensive. And if you dont take meticulous care of it, it'll make you pay.....ALOT
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:49 AM
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In a nutshell , what things mostly go wrong, besides lost pressure from vac lines and bad lines?
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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you gotta be ******* crazy to consider a 1.8t or a RX7. Im thinking of selling my FD for a S4 and I didn't want to make the performance sacrifice, a 1.8t is like a ****** box on wheels that runs 16s in the 1320.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 12:08 PM
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who wants to bet how long it will take zeneroth to come in here and offer 1k for the gt3?
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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No pistons, you seem like a very funny guy.



avatar, and sig.... hmm



Obvoiusly its not about the performance for me. (to a certain extent)



im skimming the classifieds now, i want one thats been rebuilt and has minor mods.



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