a4 discussion

[Grant Lenahan]

I like the 1.8t too.
Mod-able, frugal, and if you take care, durable.
Light as well

Grant
On Dec 17, 2007, at 3:24 PM, thejimrose wrote:

>>
>> 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. =)
>
>
>>
>>
>> Compared to the type 44, B5s are a quantum leap ahead.
>
>
> amen!!!!!!!!!!!!
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