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Considering that my DKW is technically a Mercedes....I wonder what they would do if Jr stopped by?
Posted by: serf2k (642) on 2017-01-18 14:40:42 In Reply to: You make very good points.. posted by TyloPuP.. katMAN on 2017-01-18 13:27:13	Share \| Report

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Maybe it's just me, but I think Audi may be getting back to their ur-roots. - jclayne 2017-01-17 15:53:46 (697 views)
- Audi started remaking some of the parts, like exhaust manifolds, 20V throttle cables.... - ralleyquattro 2017-01-20 15:23:43 (378 views)
  - The H1/H4 adjuster kit is great - AudiSport4000 2017-01-23 01:36:12 (322 views)
- Ford has a licensing program to promote restoration parts. - Avant-Rene 2017-01-18 18:29:38 (370 views)
- Ohh yeah... one more thing; hey you urq guys, stop cutting up coupe GT's to fix your urq's!!! :-p - Garzilla McQueen 2017-01-18 17:31:33 (404 views)
  - We all know what CGT's are good for nowadays: - Pre95 2017-01-19 12:13:00 (342 views)
    - Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!! - Garzilla McQueen 2017-01-19 15:02:32 (315 views)
  - I think the RCODGT would give Hank's urq a good run for the money, amigo. - jclayne 2017-01-18 17:58:12 (314 views)
    - Ohhh snap #2 big fella...the coupe GT of death is currently "MIA"! - Garzilla McQueen 2017-01-18 20:36:12 (472 views)
    - Ohh snap!!! Hank's got like 700horse a gigantic turbo and a VW engine... no fair! - Garzilla McQueen 2017-01-18 20:20:20 (381 views)
- Are there any finance people\purchasing managers on this forum? It's all about "R.O.I"..... - Garzilla McQueen 2017-01-18 17:28:39 (368 views)
  - Yes, I'm aware of ROI, Just-in-time production, Kaizen, Muda, a balance sheet, fixed costs, etc.. - jclayne 2017-01-18 18:32:04 (393 views)
    - Get a grip man - qshipq 2017-01-18 20:06:58 (447 views)
      - While somewhat harsh, I have to agree.  -  87SpecialBuild  2017-01-19 10:45:20 (384 views)
        
        You translated my blunt-speak perfectly. Thanks Dan, for your patience I obviously lack. :)   -  qshipq  2017-01-19 15:06:54 (328 views)
        
        Well said, I was scorned by the local auto-elitists when I brought home my current urq  -  Pre95  2017-01-19 11:09:49 (388 views)
      - Pretty well spot on..  -  TyloPuP.. katMAN  2017-01-18 21:01:41 (342 views)
        
        Thanks for your opinion qshipq but I think you're misunderstanding me and the point.  -  jclayne  2017-01-19 00:38:22 (460 views)
        
        We share most of the same parts, I can help you find some of that stuff big fella!!   -  Garzilla McQueen  2017-01-19 09:38:32 (514 views)
        
        Thanks Dan.  -  jclayne  2017-01-19 11:59:02 (349 views)
        
        Yiiikes!   -  Garzilla McQueen  2017-01-19 15:03:43 (305 views)
        
        If you don't have passion, sell it.  -  qshipq  2017-01-19 09:07:22 (349 views)
        
        If you can't find those parts then your not looking.  -  AudiTTrippin  2017-01-19 00:55:16 (375 views)
        
        Most of my parts for the 4kq came from other forum posters  -  NJRoadfan  2017-01-20 11:13:58 (324 views)
        
        Not looking? Lol!! I have google alerts and eBay alerts set up for part numbers.  -  jclayne  2017-01-19 01:32:46 (398 views)
        
        It comes up from time to time  -  AudiSport4000  2017-01-19 08:23:22 (342 views)
    - I think the private party parts recycling and aftermarket parts market demonstrated to Porsche - pinkmanct 2017-01-18 19:58:08 (344 views)
    - VW's "Competence Center" in the US is exactly the same as Audi Traditions- ABSENT - jclayne 2017-01-18 18:34:46 (363 views)
  - So give us an idea as to 'classic' Mercedes part pricing? - TyloPuP.. katMAN 2017-01-18 18:04:38 (313 views)
    - "stupid expensive"! - Garzilla McQueen 2017-01-18 20:08:20 (306 views)
      - Any more 'definite' numbes available? - TyloPuP.. katMAN 2017-01-20 17:09:11 (252 views)
- Id like to see that happen. I feel like they have been disingenuous for a while. They use classics - Hybrid_Hatch 2017-01-17 16:31:19 (405 views)
  - Truth. I've always thought that. Flaunt the rally cars but don't support them. F that. - case of yuengling 2017-01-18 18:22:01 (350 views)
    - ^This. Primary reason our allroad is going away in favor of the 540i Touring. - msvphoto 2017-01-19 12:17:05 (353 views)
      - That's debatable.... - NJRoadfan 2017-01-20 11:18:12 (291 views)
        
        Agreed if talking used parts, but AOA support is already going away for B5, C4, C5, etc. - msvphoto 2017-01-20 11:58:43 (296 views)
      - Nice. Allroad to 540i touring will be a nice transition. Enjoy! - case of yuengling 2017-01-20 07:16:53 (287 views)
      - I will also jump ship after I wear out the two Audi 5000's - Avant-Rene 2017-01-19 16:45:14 (319 views)
  - I've been in the auto parts business for 8 years now and I can tell you with great certainty... - snoogins70 2017-01-18 15:45:57 (354 views)
    - Think of this as an advertising/marketing expense rather than a profit center - pinkmanct 2017-01-18 20:08:48 (336 views)
      - August Horch, the translation of Horch in Latin would be Audi, which is why he named it that... - Hybrid_Hatch 2017-01-19 14:20:58 (317 views)
        
        I read that bit too - pinkmanct 2017-01-19 19:47:10 (379 views)
    - which i completely understand. but if you try to use your heritage to market new cars... - Hybrid_Hatch 2017-01-18 16:13:15 (357 views)
      - I don't disagree with that, but the reality is that VAG isn't exactly swimming in cash... - snoogins70 2017-01-20 12:40:06 (270 views)
      - Ok, let's compare the 'heritage'  -  qshipq  2017-01-18 20:30:03 (397 views)
        
        AUDI Ur Quattro = Hobby = Expensive (increasing every day)  -  wego0001  2017-01-19 08:19:21 (308 views)
        
        Classic cars, much like boats, are money pits.  -  jclayne  2017-01-19 11:55:45 (315 views)
      - I second this - IslandRinger 2017-01-18 16:39:00 (311 views)
  - Agreed. It's a backhanded complement. - jclayne 2017-01-17 16:49:39 (365 views)
    - X2. I love to see the Quattros on the TV and in other adverts... - 85urq 2017-01-17 17:33:12 (397 views)
      - On the other hand...  -  TyloPuP.. katMAN  2017-01-17 18:16:03 (410 views)
        
        Agreed. More and more Quattros are being restored in the US...  -  85urq  2017-01-17 18:38:51 (430 views)
        
        The car may have been pricey when new but...  -  4x5x5  2017-01-18 08:29:42 (373 views)
        
        sorry...I was comparing to a more common car, IE Ford truck etc.  -  85urq  2017-01-20 00:21:30 (305 views)
        
        I somewhat disagree too, Mercedes still supplies every part for every car they ever built.  -  Pre95  2017-01-18 11:22:19 (373 views)
        
        That's really my point.  -  jclayne  2017-01-18 12:21:58 (402 views)
        
        that's really my point....  -  4x5x5  2017-01-18 17:28:36 (328 views)
        
        I'd love to join  -  AudiSport4000  2017-01-18 13:40:04 (345 views)
        
        You make very good points..  -  TyloPuP.. katMAN  2017-01-18 13:27:13 (349 views)
        
        Exactly^  -  Pre95  2017-01-19 11:14:31 (306 views)
        
        Considering that my DKW is technically a Mercedes....I wonder what they would do if Jr stopped by?   -  serf2k  2017-01-18 14:40:42 (333 views)
        
        Lets get some old tweed jackets..  -  TyloPuP.. katMAN  2017-01-19 18:15:48 (325 views)
        
        :-)   -  serf2k  2017-01-20 23:28:58 (291 views)
        
        lol   -  AudiSport4000  2017-01-20 00:12:54 (233 views)
        
        I both see your points and somewhat agree as well. It doesn't make sense for both Audi and...  -  jclayne  2017-01-17 20:10:43 (461 views)
        
        What you say  -  AudiSport4000  2017-01-18 13:44:11 (339 views)
        
        I think the majority of complaints are from owners of newer cars. They might think different...  -  jclayne  2017-01-18 18:38:30 (342 views)

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