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    Audi 5000 Wagon- Schrödinger's Car

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    • rctothefuture
      rctothefuture last edited by rctothefuture

      Been thinking about what classic, but some how non-existent car exists. Something that would be fun to own and work on while being something enjoyable to drive. I've been thinking about it for awhile, and I've decided the answer to that question is the Audi 5000 wagon.

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      Seriously, try and find one locally in the Oppo trim (manual, wagon, turbo I5, AWD). It can't be done. The only 2 I've found are N/A and one is manual. I'd love to own one, just because they are rare and quirky. They apparently sold quite a few, but you can't find em anywhere. Like a Schrödinger cat, do they exists if you don't search for them?

      2014 Mini Paceman S
      1995 Ford Probe GT

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      • Huzer
        Huzer last edited by

        Man, seeing an Audi 5000 takes me back to 60 Minutes reporting in the '80s.

        1968 Mustang - 2022 Bronco Badlands ManSquatch, 2 dr

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          A Former User last edited by

          First you pull into the garage and depress the brake. Then you proceed rapidly through the wall into the living room.

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          • ranwhenparked
            ranwhenparked @Huzer last edited by

            @huzer Its kind of amazing they are still considered a legitimate news organization with journalistic integrity after that hit piece.

            Equally amazing, Geraldo Rivera's recovery from Al Capone's vault.

            Still not amazing, you guessed it, Frank Stallone.

            2022 Ioniq SE
            1964 Corvair Monza

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            • MM54
              MM54 last edited by

              The fact that they sold a bunch and there are nearly none left should give a good glimpse into their longevity.

              That said, it would be a cool and unique car so you should definitely do it.

              Craigslist will push me, and I'll say no; read my lips: no new projects.

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              • rctothefuture
                rctothefuture @MM54 last edited by

                @mm54 Everyone I've seen is pretty rust free, of course that may be due to only seeing good examples. Just weird.

                2014 Mini Paceman S
                1995 Ford Probe GT

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                  RallyWrench @rctothefuture last edited by

                  @rctothefuture These are cool. They're out there, but the people who have them covet them. Would love one myself, or a '95.5 S6 Avant.

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                  • Mark Tucker
                    Mark Tucker last edited by

                    My family had three of these when I was younger. All sedans though, no wagons. I drove one to my senior prom, after it had been repaired from a very serious wreck in which it saved my mom's life (though put her in a wheelchair). Had another one up to 130 MPH on the Kansas Turnpike once. They're wonderful cars to drive.

                    They don't rust because Audi galvanized the almighty hell out of them, after the rust problems they had with earlier models. And I think the durability and reliability problems they had were for the same reasons as old French cars or modern BMWs: they're mechanically weird, and high-maintenance, and that leads to a high attrition rate. Ours were generally reliable, but fussy.

                    I should write a long post about them sometime. Really fascinating cars, and I've actually gone looking for one in the not-too-distant past.

                    "The previous owner did that; it's been like that since I bought it."

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                    • rctothefuture
                      rctothefuture @Mark Tucker last edited by

                      @mark-tucker Good to know! Sounds like an awesome vehicle. Hopefully some gracious owner sells one in the future at a decent price. You and I will be in a bidding war.

                      2014 Mini Paceman S
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                      • sn4cktimes
                        sn4cktimes last edited by

                        Like trying to find an unmolested Datsun 510 in western Canada. Cant be done.

                        '88 AMC Eagle, '15 Husky FE350S -Oppo Never Dies!

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                        • MM54
                          MM54 @rctothefuture last edited by

                          @rctothefuture said in Audi 5000 Wagon- Schrödinger's Car:

                          @mm54 Everyone I've seen is pretty rust free, of course that may be due to only seeing good examples. Just weird.

                          Cars don't rust much when they don't run to leave the garage 😉

                          Craigslist will push me, and I'll say no; read my lips: no new projects.

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                          • pip bip
                            pip bip @rctothefuture last edited by

                            @rctothefuture almost 40 yo German car, what could possibly go wrong?

                            2014 Chery J3 - (18/7/20) meh.
                            2011 Geely MK 1.5L (1/7/21)
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                            • SmugAardvark
                              SmugAardvark @rctothefuture last edited by

                              @rctothefuture For me, it's the Saab 9-2X Aero wagon.

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                              Not as rare as the 5000 wagon, but built a mere 15 years ago. It's astounding how hard it is to find one in decent shape without 200,000+ miles. Autotrader lists two for sale in the country right now, and both are equipped with the 4-speed auto transmission.

                              2017 Jaguar XE R-Sport | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette

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                              • BritsnSwedes was MINIGTI
                                BritsnSwedes was MINIGTI @RallyWrench last edited by

                                @rallywrench I know a guy who has that exactly. He LOVES it, number plate UBER WAGN.

                                85 Jaguar XJ6; 98 SAAB 900 convertible
                                13 MINI
                                16 Volvo V60CC
                                76 TR6

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                                  RallyWrench @BritsnSwedes was MINIGTI last edited by

                                  @britsnswedes-was-minigti Longtime dream car for me, so hard to find!

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                                  • BritsnSwedes was MINIGTI
                                    BritsnSwedes was MINIGTI @RallyWrench last edited by BritsnSwedes was MINIGTI

                                    @RallyWrench @rctothefuture Just watched Doug’s latest video. It seems he’s got himself a blue 1994 RS2. Wow, just wow.

                                    Me: I mean we have an AWD turbo 5cyl wagon, it’s almost the same thing right?? (2016 V60)

                                    Wife: but his is manual.

                                    85 Jaguar XJ6; 98 SAAB 900 convertible
                                    13 MINI
                                    16 Volvo V60CC
                                    76 TR6

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                                    • onlytwowheels
                                      onlytwowheels last edited by

                                      I found something you may like, price seems high though:

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                                      https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/passumpsic-audi-turbo-avant-1991/7241658241.html

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