Re: Audi Comparisons...(90CoupeQ vs. 93 S4)

[Brendan Rudack <rudack@ucsub.Colorado.EDU>]

On Wed, 20 Nov 1996 Nivi@aol.com wrote:

> Hi Guys,
> 
> Just wanted to post my current opinions on my two cars, now that I have had a
> significant time to evaluate the S4...
> 
> I prefer driving the CoupeQ rather than the S4 for the following reasons:
> * sportier suspension.
> * power available more readily and more controlable/predictable than the
> turbo20v.
>   (even though it's *great* for a turbo engine) *No* boost guage to help,
> either!!

THe S4 with the little K24 is extremely predictable and easy to drive.
Find a late 70's early 80's Porsce 911 turbo and drive it for a day.  You
will soon appreciate the"predictability" of 

> * Trip computer vs. none on the S4

Audi did remove these things for a reason. Take a trip and calculate your
MPG etc. the old fashioned way and compare to your computer.  Which do you
think is more accurate?

> * clutch is easier to engage than the S4.

So?
 
> Why did Audi "water down" their "sport" version of the car?? It seems that
> the 1992 owners complained so much of a harsh suspension, and other trivial
> things, that the whole point of the AudiSport package was lost!
>

I think the complainers should have been looking into buying a Cadillac(no
offense Graydon) rather than the S4.  Either that or buy a V8 Q.
 
> Just my opinion until I can afford some upgrades!! (for a car that should
> have had them installed in the first place!)
>

It sounds like you haven't had the S4 for very long.  I don't know your
back ground of cars but it takes some getting used to  driving a turbo
car.  I think your best option would be to swap motors in the 2 cars and
build yourself an S2. Just my opinion though.  After a month if you are
still not happy with the S4 I would gladly take it off your hands, free of
charge. :-)  Happy motoring.

Brendan Rudack
'88 90Q
Fenton, MI
USA
 
> Dorab (nivi@aol.com)
> 1993 S4
> 1990 CoupeQ
> 1986 Chevy Caprice
>