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No. Well, actually, yes, you can do anything if you have enough money, but I wouldn't bother for a 92 CD. The problem is that the TCS is integral to so many subsystems, including ABS and throttle body. If Quasi knows a cheap and effective workaround that does not compromise other aspects of the car, then that is worth looking into, but in my limited knowledge I do not understand how that would be possible given the systems architecture of the car.
On the other hand, you could get the TCS fixed -- it's probably either $100 for the check valve or $1,200 for the ABS computer. Big difference there, so you may want to find out which.
I love my 92 9000T with TCS. I have also had a 91 9000T, as you have, so I understand the difference. In the dry the two cars are equally quick; indeed, the 92 may be a bit faster because TCS makes it impossible to spin the tires too much out of the hole. But in the snow the 92 rules.
In 30,000 miles + on the 92 I had one check valve failure (and yes, it was a nuisance to have to drive in limp mode), but I have been glad for the TCS many, many times. According to my experience, the TCS problems are greatly overstated. But perhaps my experience has been atypically good.
So I would say your choices are to buy the 92 CD, fix the TCS and learn to love it; or look for another 91.
BTW I have been looking for a 91 Aero w/o much success. (This car would be in addition to, not a replacement for, my beloved 92. You may have seen my wanted ad on this BB among other places.) But if you're going to get one, this is the time to do it, because they are disappearing fast down the black hole of defered maintenance.
Rafe
, Tue, 2 Jan 2001 13:40:24
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