# is this a good deal? 91 Audi CQ **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 16, 2009, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-this-a-good-deal-91-audi-cq/67893 "2009-05-16T14:05:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![fiend540](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bcef8e/32.png) [@fiend540](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fiend540)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2009, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-this-a-good-deal-91-audi-cq/67893/21 "2009-05-17T13:05:05Z")
> [@DarkkstaR](#): > > try 3000. > > so much misinformation in this thread. Did you expect much else don? These cars are awesome in the snow, but Like any 18 year old car things will be worn out. Just look over it and do your research so you know what you are getting into. ---
**Author:** ![LowlyOilBurner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a6a055/32.png) [@LowlyOilBurner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LowlyOilBurner)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2009, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-this-a-good-deal-91-audi-cq/67893/22 "2009-05-17T16:03:45Z")
I’ve owned quite a few older 5cyl Audi’s. Alot of 10vt’s and more recently, a 20vt. The drivelines are unbeatable. Dumb shit will nickel and dime you, but the later 20v 5cyl models (turbo or na, like the 7A found in the coupe and the 20v 90 sedan) tend to be more refined, with less “dumb shit” going wrong. They always start up and run great( unlike the CIS 5cyl’s of years past). But be prepared for stuff like stuck ebrake cables, seized rear calipers(fronts are pretty bulletproof), wheel bearings, possible center support bearings, sticky rear diff lock actuator, ripped cv boots, alternators can be troublesome(always replace with oem unit,(Bosch) autozone parts need not apply), valve cover gaskets will leak eventually. The stuff that can be a real headache is the goofy hydraulic assist braking system the car has(along with alot of the audi’s of yesteryear) the lines leak, pumps get whimpy and leak. The nitrogen “bomb” wears out aftertime, causing braking issues and warning lights like whoa. These last few parts I listed can be pricy. Otherwise, pretty decent cars. ---
**Author:** ![Smaefer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@Smaefer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Smaefer)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2009, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-this-a-good-deal-91-audi-cq/67893/23 "2009-05-17T18:32:20Z")
> [@StrokedZ28](#): > > What year was it? I owned an 84 Coup for a while, that thing was amazing in the snow. I had a 1990 CQ picked it up with a about 63k on her for $800. Drove it for a year then flipped it the next summer for a large profit… Worst mistake I’ve made to date was selling this car. It was a total tank and super fun to drive. > [@boardjnky4](#): > > read the ad, the car has an issue with the battery draining :roflpicard: Great advice and a wealth of knowledge from you again…:blah: ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2009, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-this-a-good-deal-91-audi-cq/67893/24 "2009-05-17T18:46:55Z")
hmmm, i kinda want this.😃 would be a sweet project. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2009, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-this-a-good-deal-91-audi-cq/67893/25 "2009-05-17T18:58:53Z")
stuff a 2.7tt in there. ---
**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2009, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-this-a-good-deal-91-audi-cq/67893/26 "2009-05-17T19:15:59Z")
> [@DarkkstaR](#): > > try 3000. > > so much misinformation in this thread. Try 3200, or 3174 depending on options, and source. :roflpicard: ---
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2009, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-this-a-good-deal-91-audi-cq/67893/27 "2009-05-17T19:19:46Z")
> [@eesti](#): > > Try 3200, or 3174 depending on options, and source. :roflpicard: german car companies include driver and full tank of gas as weight. whatever though, it was a quick google. ---
**Author:** ![double\_j](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/double_j/32/7380_2.png) [@double\_j](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/double_j)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2009, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-this-a-good-deal-91-audi-cq/67893/28 "2009-05-17T20:42:24Z")
> [@LowlyOilBurner](#): > > I’ve owned quite a few older 5cyl Audi’s. Alot of 10vt’s and more recently, a 20vt. The drivelines are unbeatable. Dumb shit will nickel and dime you, but the later 20v 5cyl models (turbo or na, like the 7A found in the coupe and the 20v 90 sedan) tend to be more refined, with less “dumb shit” going wrong. They always start up and run great( unlike the CIS 5cyl’s of years past). But be prepared for stuff like stuck ebrake cables, seized rear calipers(fronts are pretty bulletproof), wheel bearings, possible center support bearings, sticky rear diff lock actuator, ripped cv boots, alternators can be troublesome(always replace with oem unit,(Bosch) autozone parts need not apply), valve cover gaskets will leak eventually. The stuff that can be a real headache is the goofy hydraulic assist braking system the car has(along with alot of the audi’s of yesteryear) the lines leak, pumps get whimpy and leak. The nitrogen “bomb” wears out aftertime, causing braking issues and warning lights like whoa. These last few parts I listed can be pricy. Otherwise, pretty decent cars. Best post of the thread. > [@Quattro Krant](#): > > $2500 for a clean southern Coupe Quattro is a good price, just make sure you check it over thoroughly. Some of the NLA part issues are or have been addressed, such as the Hitachi injectors-034 motorsports released an injector upgrade for these cars so thats no longer an issue. Windshields-yeah if that is cracked or cracks you are pretty much screwed, so get glass insurance on the car. I drove someones 91 CQ with a Stebro exhaust and while not the fastest thing on the planet it wasn’t a total dog. ONe thing that you will end up replacing, no questions about it, is the heat control box. It’s actually a GM part and they go bad on pretty much all of the cars. one guy actually did a manual knob swap but it looked HORRIBLE to do-dash completly out of the car. Second best post of the thread. Both of these guys have owned quite a few true Audis (5 cyl, AWD). If you are ready to become well versed on a certain type of car, then this is a good buy. ---
**Author:** ![jimmyfloyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimmyfloyd/32/3077_2.png) [@jimmyfloyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jimmyfloyd)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2009, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-this-a-good-deal-91-audi-cq/67893/29 "2009-05-18T10:49:00Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > stuff a 2.7tt in there. That was a considered option, especially with this locally: [http://binghamton.craigslist.org/cto/1167010998.html](http://binghamton.craigslist.org/cto/1167010998.html) Looks like I am going to pass on it though. Don’t need more of a headache until the blazer is done, and I’ve got too many thing that need to be done this summer with the house. Anyone else who wants it, go for it. I may be able to take a look at it for people. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2009, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-this-a-good-deal-91-audi-cq/67893/30 "2009-05-18T11:19:59Z")
They are pretty much gutless. I had the Stebro which made it sound fast.lol They are tanks and can take just about anything, except what this guy did to my old car. lol. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2009, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-this-a-good-deal-91-audi-cq/67893/31 "2009-05-18T11:24:34Z")
Oh, here is the before… ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2009, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-this-a-good-deal-91-audi-cq/67893/32 "2009-05-18T11:29:09Z")
> [@Smaefer](#): > > …Great advice and a wealth of knowledge from you again…:blah: any person buying any car should be wary of electrical issues that might exist. I was just being overly sarcastic because I am a hater. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-this-a-good-deal-91-audi-cq/67893.md?page=1)