[s-cars] 200 turbo quattro vs S4

[Fred Munro]

The Type 44 (5000/100/200) has been fully galvanized since 1985.

Fred Munro
'94 S4
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From: "Eric's E-Mail" <ravensmith at adelphia.net>
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Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2002 5:45 AM
Subject: RE: [s-cars] 200 turbo quattro vs S4


> 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:
> > >
> > > This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
> > > --
> > > [ Picked text/plain from multipart/alternative ]
> > > 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
> >
> >
> > --__--__--
> >
> > Message: 11
> > 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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