1.8T vs V6.. which is more reliable, more powerful, and > lasts longer?

[Jon Linkov]

My 1996 A4 is going strong at 123k miles. Valve cover gasket replaced..no
leaks. April 1996 build and has been very good. Audi replaced the control
arms with the updated ones, so no groans.

Before you write off whole model years, write off cars that are modified and
unknown quantities first.

Like Ti said, chipping the 1.8t means that little turbo is even more
stressed. You can't get hp gains out of the V6 as cheaply/easily as the
1.8t. V6 cars (12 and 30 valve) have nicer trim/features compared to the
1.8t (in general).

Oh, my car is for sale too... Need a trailer for my UrQ.  :-)

Jon


On 5/16/04 10:18 PM, "quattro-request at audifans.com"
<quattro-request at audifans.com> wrote:

> Message: 8
> Date: Sun, 16 May 2004 13:55:04 EDT
> From: JordanVw at aol.com
> Subject: 1.8T vs V6..  which is more reliable, more powerful,    and
> lasts longer?
> 
> im considering a '98 up B5 Passat or Audi A4 ....which is "better"  the 1.8T
> or the V6?  
> 
> this is what i know so far - and correct me if i am wrong - :
> 
> '98-'00 1.8T  20v is 150 hp.
> 2001 - present 1.8T 20v is 170hp.
> 
> '98 up 2.8 V6 30v is 190hp.
> 
> 
> -drive-by-wire introduced in 2000
> -GIAC/APR chips add about 50hp gain to the stock 1.8T
> -V6 has oil leak problems?
> -stay away from '96-'97 A4's?
> 
> anyway it looks like i will be looking at '98 up cars..
> so which is a better engine? the 1.8T or the 2.8V6?
> 
> i dont want to spend more then $9500 so i most likely will be looking at
> '98-'00 models..anyone have one for sale?
> any help appreciated..
> 
> chris