[s-cars] 200 turbo quattro vs S4

[Linus Toy]

At 08:01 AM 4/27/2002 -0400, Lee Levitt wrote:
>Dave writes:
> > The 200 turbo quattros seem like a deal compared to the S4s.
> > Thinking about buying one of these. Besides the cosmetics,  What
> > are some differences in handling/driving characteristics?
> > Dave O'Neil
>
>You've got to get some seat time in each. That's the only thing that
>matters.
>
>I've owned a 200T (10 valve) and an S6, and between the two, I'd pay the
>extra money for an S4 or S6. The S6 feels smaller, more tossable to me, the
>200T felt like a larger car and a bit more ponderous.
>
>But drive a couple of examples of both, and you'll know which one you want.
>
>Lee

Key considerations:
*  type 44 designed in the early 80s vs. C4 (100/urS4) in the late 80s) and
all that goes with that
*  much improved ventilation in the C4 cars
*  much stiffer body structure in the C4 cars = quieter, better suspension
capability...BUT:  inherent suspension design in the two cars = same
*  I have never meaured, but I believe the C4 is marginally smaller inside
than the type 44.  based on my '91 200q vs my dad's '92 100s (that said,
the '91 200q sport seats are supposedly the lowest seats installed in this
size Audi car)
*  C4 cars are 100-200 pounds heavier than that last of the type 44 cars
(and even 400-500 pounds more compared to the earlier cars)
*  AAN vs 3B:  this is a toss-up.  Talk to Ned Ritchie if you plan to tweak
it.  If not, the AAN has a bit more hp and torque

As Lee says, drive a few examples of both to get the best idea here.  '91
200q seem to be going from $6k to $12k depending on miles and condition,
urS4/6 from $10k on up.  FWIW, I'm aware of a '93 S4 w/ 49k miles &
Lehmann/Hoppen mods on it for sale in Seattle (at least it was a few weeks
ago), priced in the high teens, IIRC...email me if interested.

--Linus
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