second used car to buy?

[ezbtr]

Am looking at a 88 Audi, really clean, 114K, 5 cyl 5 speed for $1000-1400, orrrrrrrr i could get a Cherokee I6 auto 120-145K for under $1500, had 2 of em and loved the durability and spunk, got 16-22 mpg, although am thinking Audi will do better? How bout part cost for Audi? Thanks, Heinz

 

[triumphrick]

Re: second used car to buy?

The 5 cyl Audis are known to have economical, robust engines and stout transmissions. Plus it's different! I will agree that I6 in the Cherokee is a great motor also.
Lots of ebay and online parts sources for the Audi if you are ok with that sort of thing and can fix things yourself.

 

[OLDSPUD]

Re: second used car to buy?

Is this 5-cyl motor the same as the 5 cyl put in the BMW's? I had a '95 BMW 325 that had a 5 cyl motor. It was very durable and reliable. Sold the car last year and the new owner loves it. Sold it for $3500.00.
If the price is under 2K, don't know how you could go wrong. Repairs will be an annual expense, budget for them. I wouldn't touch an older Jeep.

Spud

 

[WizeOne]

Re: second used car to buy?

Am looking at a 88 Audi, really clean, 114K, 5 cyl 5 speed for $1000-1400, orrrrrrrr i could get a Cherokee I6 auto 120-145K for under $1500, had 2 of em and loved the durability and spunk, got 16-22 mpg, although am thinking Audi will do better? How bout part cost for Audi? Thanks, Heinz

What model Audi? and I assume that is a 5 spd manual trans?

 

[thefairlaneman]

Re: second used car to buy?

You plan to drive it alot on regular basis I would get the one that has the cheapest available parts supply and was the easier to work on. Most likely not the audi

 

[Philthyphil]

Re: second used car to buy?

No and No...sorry just my 2 cents.....go find a nice corolla.