Which new Audi is best, and why?

[Todd Phenneger]

Brian,
I disagree on a few accounts,
  First off.  The V8 and 2.7t do NOT look the same.  The V8 has
an entirely new front clip from the Firewall forward. 
Integrated with this is a wider track, flared fenders (front and
back) and a slightly longer nose.  In my opinion the 4.2 looks
much better, a very agressive car.  Except I love the 2.7t
engine, especially modified.
  As for blowing turbo's, on a chipped 1.8t you can easilly
exceed the limits of the small turbo.  Some turbo's also had a
wastegate problem.  However, this is rare.  Most Audi turbo cars
since mid - 1985 (when they went water cooled)have turbo's that
last very long.  I've seen some go well past 300k miles.  And
many 1.8t's with over 100k miles and no problems yet. And as for
the Auto holding boost between shifts, WHY.  With a proper shift
the 6-speed does fine.  Thats more the job of the bypass valve. 
Do you think the Tip shifts faster somehow, or by slipping
maintains boost.  I've never watched a tip shift that had a
boost gauge but the 6-speed is Definately more "fun" IMHO.  But
if its for the wife, the tip is an Excellent vehicle that is
still very capable, so it may be a more viable option than a
6-speed. :-)  
  Sigh....the concessions we make for loved ones. :-)
Anyhow, thats what I think. 
l8r
  Todd
   
--- BRIAN O'NEILL <briano_72 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> the v8 and the t in the a6 are hard to tell apart
> other than some minor turbo lag. if it was my wife ,
> id chose the 2.8. the v8 is a torque monster where the
> t is speed. both very fun cars.( i work at a audi
> bodyshop, drove both ) so is it really for her or
> maybe alittle for you ???? i would prob. go with the
> v8. it just feels like a bigger,stiffer car. they both
> look the same, the only body difference is the emblems
> on the deck lid. 
> 
> i have no experence with the allroad as of yet.
> 
> if you dont have more than 2 kids and you dont need a
> big car, the s4 is very nice too. only drove the 6
> speed, but i think with the turbo and an auto, boost
> would be held between shifts and should be more fun.
> but your wife probably wount notice that!!! i would be
> hessitant with any audi turbo because just about every
> 1.8 ive seen has had to get a new turbo charger. i
> guess the oil system isnt good enough for them. but if
> you lease or only keep the car till the warranty is up
> you will not have to worry about that now huh ?? hope
> that helped.
>                                      brian o'
> 93 90 cs
> 90 80 
> 88 944 turbo s ( for sale )


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