Audi vs. Subaru

[Edward E Griebel]

Hi-

When we bought our A4Q in 96, we also looked at Urabus. Weak engine even with
the 2.5L, which like all large 4-cyl  sounded like a large blender. What really
sealed it was that a loaded subaru was (from memory in Northeast New Jersey)
$27k, vs. 31k for the A4Q. I believe the price differential has increased
somewhat since then ;-)

-ed

Brad Wilson wrote:

> Gerard wrote:
>
> > Perhaps some people would like to know this, but here in South Africa,
> > Subaru owners challenged new BMW M5 owners as to the fastest/quickest
> > sedan status.
>
> Subarus built for the US have anemic engines. Your choices now are both H4s,
> on 2.2L and one 2.5L, producing a maximum of ~ 155hp (I forget the exact
> number). I drove a 2.5L, and it was pitiful. Definitely no turbos.
>
> The state of affairs elsewhere, though, is quite different. I'm told that
> the base engine for the Impreza in Japan is a V6 making 200hp. The Impreza
> here is their entry level car, with a 2.2L H4. I expect the Subs in South
> Africa are blessed with better engines, because the ones here couldn't beat
> a 3-series with a 2000 pound trailer. :)
>
> Best regards,
> Brad
>
> 2000 A6 2.7 biturbo quattro
> http://www.quality.nu/bradw/audi/
>
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