mpm

Ordered an S4 in March, and I just shined up my black Coupe (Zymol Carbon after HD Cleanz is an incredable combination) this weekend, and I keep staring at it, and this debate keeps ragging in my head...<p>205,000, been around longer then my wife, bullet proof (original clutch, no engine work) except the normal (seat heaters, window regulators, exhaust - my mistake not to replace the stainless center pipe and go with a complete piece of crap Ansa system - got it right the 3rd time, shocks, fuel pump). 15" Borbet Type "C"'s really add to the edgy look of the car.<p>Got it repainted 2 years ago (Sikens electro stat/clear coat job) and I gotta tell you this car is a really good copy and last of the original Coupes, but what to do??? Race it? Keep it, and get the S4? Pass on the S4? <p>Call me crazy, but I love this car and this decission is ripping my heart out. I'm know the S4 is more then a worthy sucessor, but (and no offense to all those beautiful A4's out there) they are everywhere in Boston. Added to that, I cringe evertime I read a posting from someone who wants to badge his 1.8T or 2.8 30V as an S4.<p>What would you do?<br>

Eric J. Fluhr

I would keep the '87.5 Coupe if you can. At the least, use it as a track car. You can also drive it 1-2 days per week to cut down on the miles you put on the S4. I recommend you do not get rid of it, because that model Coupe in good condition is difficult to find, and you will continue to enjoy driving it even though you own an S4. The Coupe would also make a great track car with a few mods (wheels, suspension). It may not be able to blast down the straights like the high horsepower cars, but it is incredibly nimble because of the light weight (I have driven my '85 Coupe GT at Texas World Speedway several times and it is actually faster than a stock A4 in the turns).<p>My family owns three Coupes ('82, '85, and '87.5) in addition to our three quattros (urq, 4000q, A4q), and we love the Coupes immensely. They are really wonderful cars for spirited around-town driving without worrying about turbo tag or cool-down time.<p>Later,<br>Eric<br>'85 Coupe GT, '82 urquattro<br>Father - '82 Coupe, '97 A4 1.8tq<br>Brother - '87.5 Coupe GT, '87 4000q<br>

Geza - wishes he still had his '86

I agree with Eric below, keep the Coupe GT, it was one of Audi's greatest cars!

DaveL

My first car was an '84 Coupe GT in Tornado Red...I regret selling that car each and every day! KEEP IT!