a4 discussion

[thejimrose]

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> You want performance? Get a turbo. But be willing to put up with its
> idiosyncrasies. :)


you know, i really haven't put up with any engine - related idiosyncrasies
with my 1.8t. as long as it's not about to die from sludge.. and that's not
the motor's fault so much as audi's crap oil spec. i think the 1.8t is the
way to go. mine runs super strong at 150k, and all if the issues i've had
have been car-specific not engine specific. it's a lighter motor, easier to
work on, mechanically much simpler than a v6 [1 cam drive, 1 valve cover /
head gasket, etc]. the only issue is that the turbo's wear out every 80-150k
miles. i love it. and the last 50k miles have been chipped with a k04 and
loads of abuse. =)


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>
> Compared to the type 44, B5s are a quantum leap ahead.


amen!!!!!!!!!!!!