Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 18:00:52 +0200 From: Oliver Sprenger <o_sprengernopsama-ct.de> Subject: Re: Audi weak????
Eric Law wrote: > > One other factor they have to consider in America is who is buying and using > the car. In our lawsuit-ridden society, a manufacturer has to ensure that > thier car will be safe and have low emissions for its predicted lifetime. > This is in spite of the car-care habits of most Americans that are as > follows: > > Tune-ups: only needed when the car stops running completely. > > Motor: must have enough cylinders to enable the car to go at least > 25,000 miles with only 2 firing. > > Tires: only replace when belts are showing. Never pay more than $35.00 > each. Bent rims are not a problem unless tires leak down completely in < 24 > hours. > > Brakes: make service appointment for next month when metal-on-metal. > *Never* change fluid. If "ABS" light flashes, mechanic will tell you "it's > a computer problem" and cannot be fixed economically. Fix by strategically > placing electrical tape to obscure light. > > Suspension: never replace shocks/joints/bushings/etc. unless car won't > steer at all. > > ...and so on! > > Eric Law > Now THAT was a good one! But most Germans behave similar, especially women. -- Vorsprung durch Technik, Oliver Sprenger http://www.audi80.com -- Der Audi 80 im Internet & AudiForum '79 Audi 80 GLS Typ 81, 1.6, 55 KW '88 Audi 80 Typ 89, 1.8T, 162 KW
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