comments on 2008 a4 3.2q

[Steve Marinello]

FWIW, my reference points are a stock '08 A4q 2.0t (wife's car) that I 
don't feel is anemic, but sufficient, a 300 hp modified '07 A4q 2.0t; 
definitely not anemic, but could handle a lot more, and a 340+ RS2'ed S6 
avant.  The wife's car definitely feels down on power compared to mine, 
but not underpowered, per se.  And APR has their deal going on 'til the 
end of  the month; $599 for four bundled programs...Stage 1 = 
241hp/292ft-lb on 93 octane.

http://www.goapr.com/products/ecu_upgrade_20tfsi_long.html

All that being said, the 3.2 six speed is very nice and refined.  Very 
smooth power, but a more deliberate feel.

Steve


On 4/23/2011 8:23 PM, Henry A Harper III wrote:
> I had similar thoughts as Steve - depends on what your priorities are (do
> you care about the price of gas). I've had a (stock) 2.0T manual avant for 6
> months now and I wouldn't say it was anemic. Maybe not as powerful on the
> top end as the chipped 200q20v I had for 14 years but really no complaints,
> it does feel like it gets off the line better - throttle calibration/direct
> injection maybe. And this morning, 34mpg (reported by trip computer anyway)
> on a 65-mile round trip 20 minutes in town/30 minutes freeway per leg, calm
> winds, flat roads, no traffic to interfere with cruise at/slightly above
> speed limit.
>
>> 2.0t with APR Stage 1.  No more anemia and better mileage.
>>
>> On 4/23/2011 9:23 AM, Jeffrey Brown wrote:
>>> considering a change and saw a nice look 2008 a4 3.2q for sale.
>>   i am not so
>>> familiar with the 3.2 so I was wondering if you all had an
>> opinion in terms
>>> of reliability or known problems, or if this is an engine to avoid.
>>>
>>> i find the 2.0tq a bit anemic in terms of acceleration hence
>> looking at the
>>> 3.2's
>>>
>>> Thanks as always for your collective wisdom
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