[s-cars] 200 turbo quattro vs S4

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You really have to drive them. The 200 is built on a different assembly
line. More produced, so faster through the assembly process. The 200 is also
not double sided Galvanized, which means not as long lasting against rust.

The rest are subtle difs that can be made up with UrS parts or after market
to make the same performance, but the chasis will never be as stiff.  I
think the fender flares on the UrS are also larger, which means larger tire
possibilities.

Eric

> Reply-To: <lee at wheelman.com>
> From: "Lee Levitt" <lee at wheelman.com>
> To: <oneils at lcsys.net>, <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] 200 turbo quattro vs S4
> Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 08:01:50 -0400
>
> Dave writes:
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> > 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
> '95.5 S6 avant
> '96 A6 quattro avant
>
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> From: "TM" <t44tq at mindspring.com>
> To: <lee at wheelman.com>, <oneils at lcsys.net>, <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] 200 turbo quattro vs S4
> Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 08:52:46 -0400
>
> Lee-
> Gotta disagree with you here- the UrS feels much more solid as it has
> less chassis flex (or so it seems) but it also feels heavier and it is
> heavier.
>
> Out of the big Audis, my old 5ktq felt the best in terms of
> handling/tossability-
> great road feel, way undertired, but much lighter than the 20v type 44s
> and the
> C4s- 3350lbs and change.
>
> That said, I would choose an UrS over a 200 any time, if they were in
> identical
> condition, because they feel more solid, have better steering feel than
> my 200q20v
> (once you disable the Servotronic, that is) and have a better ignition
> system for
> taking the car to big hp numbers.
>
> The UrS looks more aggressive as well, although I think my car will come
> close once
> it has some 255 steamrollers installed.
> :-)
>
> Taka
>
>
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