2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
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2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
Hi everyone im currently looking at purchasing a 2004 A4...my only
hesitation is in choosing the engine. Ive heard some horror stories
about engine problems that audi has had in the past and i was wondering
wich engine is less prone to problems. I like most other people would
like to avoid catastrophic engine failure and the resulting $$$
outflow.
I love the idea of having the inline 6 but i noticed it was only
available for 3 modle years ( i think) whereas the 1.8 has been in
service much longer. Is it because there were problems with the 3.0?
Any input form anyone would help....thanks alot
hesitation is in choosing the engine. Ive heard some horror stories
about engine problems that audi has had in the past and i was wondering
wich engine is less prone to problems. I like most other people would
like to avoid catastrophic engine failure and the resulting $$$
outflow.
I love the idea of having the inline 6 but i noticed it was only
available for 3 modle years ( i think) whereas the 1.8 has been in
service much longer. Is it because there were problems with the 3.0?
Any input form anyone would help....thanks alot
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
On 23 Feb 2006 10:45:38 -0800, sheehan888@hotmail.com wrote:
>I love the idea of having the inline 6 but i noticed it was only
>available for 3 modle years ( i think)
Inline 6? To the best of my knowledge, Audi has never made a straight
six - certainly not in recent years. My 2002 A4 3.0 has a V6. Nice
engine, too. Can't say anything about the reliability, though -
firstly because it's only done 35000 miles and secondly because I've
only had it since April.
Downside to the 3.0 is that it's a bit thirsty. I average about 24mpg
(UK - dunno what that converts to in US measurements). For comparison,
I used to average 29 mpg out of a 1998 2.5 BMW 323i (E36).
> whereas the 1.8 has been in
>service much longer. Is it because there were problems with the 3.0?
None of which I'm aware. As far as I know, it's simply a case of Audi
replacing a 2.8 with a 3.0, and then increasing that in turn to a 3.2.
Peter.
>I love the idea of having the inline 6 but i noticed it was only
>available for 3 modle years ( i think)
Inline 6? To the best of my knowledge, Audi has never made a straight
six - certainly not in recent years. My 2002 A4 3.0 has a V6. Nice
engine, too. Can't say anything about the reliability, though -
firstly because it's only done 35000 miles and secondly because I've
only had it since April.
Downside to the 3.0 is that it's a bit thirsty. I average about 24mpg
(UK - dunno what that converts to in US measurements). For comparison,
I used to average 29 mpg out of a 1998 2.5 BMW 323i (E36).
> whereas the 1.8 has been in
>service much longer. Is it because there were problems with the 3.0?
None of which I'm aware. As far as I know, it's simply a case of Audi
replacing a 2.8 with a 3.0, and then increasing that in turn to a 3.2.
Peter.
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
On 23 Feb 2006 10:45:38 -0800, sheehan888@hotmail.com wrote:
>I love the idea of having the inline 6 but i noticed it was only
>available for 3 modle years ( i think)
Inline 6? To the best of my knowledge, Audi has never made a straight
six - certainly not in recent years. My 2002 A4 3.0 has a V6. Nice
engine, too. Can't say anything about the reliability, though -
firstly because it's only done 35000 miles and secondly because I've
only had it since April.
Downside to the 3.0 is that it's a bit thirsty. I average about 24mpg
(UK - dunno what that converts to in US measurements). For comparison,
I used to average 29 mpg out of a 1998 2.5 BMW 323i (E36).
> whereas the 1.8 has been in
>service much longer. Is it because there were problems with the 3.0?
None of which I'm aware. As far as I know, it's simply a case of Audi
replacing a 2.8 with a 3.0, and then increasing that in turn to a 3.2.
Peter.
>I love the idea of having the inline 6 but i noticed it was only
>available for 3 modle years ( i think)
Inline 6? To the best of my knowledge, Audi has never made a straight
six - certainly not in recent years. My 2002 A4 3.0 has a V6. Nice
engine, too. Can't say anything about the reliability, though -
firstly because it's only done 35000 miles and secondly because I've
only had it since April.
Downside to the 3.0 is that it's a bit thirsty. I average about 24mpg
(UK - dunno what that converts to in US measurements). For comparison,
I used to average 29 mpg out of a 1998 2.5 BMW 323i (E36).
> whereas the 1.8 has been in
>service much longer. Is it because there were problems with the 3.0?
None of which I'm aware. As far as I know, it's simply a case of Audi
replacing a 2.8 with a 3.0, and then increasing that in turn to a 3.2.
Peter.
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
On 23 Feb 2006 10:45:38 -0800, sheehan888@hotmail.com wrote:
>I love the idea of having the inline 6 but i noticed it was only
>available for 3 modle years ( i think)
Inline 6? To the best of my knowledge, Audi has never made a straight
six - certainly not in recent years. My 2002 A4 3.0 has a V6. Nice
engine, too. Can't say anything about the reliability, though -
firstly because it's only done 35000 miles and secondly because I've
only had it since April.
Downside to the 3.0 is that it's a bit thirsty. I average about 24mpg
(UK - dunno what that converts to in US measurements). For comparison,
I used to average 29 mpg out of a 1998 2.5 BMW 323i (E36).
> whereas the 1.8 has been in
>service much longer. Is it because there were problems with the 3.0?
None of which I'm aware. As far as I know, it's simply a case of Audi
replacing a 2.8 with a 3.0, and then increasing that in turn to a 3.2.
Peter.
>I love the idea of having the inline 6 but i noticed it was only
>available for 3 modle years ( i think)
Inline 6? To the best of my knowledge, Audi has never made a straight
six - certainly not in recent years. My 2002 A4 3.0 has a V6. Nice
engine, too. Can't say anything about the reliability, though -
firstly because it's only done 35000 miles and secondly because I've
only had it since April.
Downside to the 3.0 is that it's a bit thirsty. I average about 24mpg
(UK - dunno what that converts to in US measurements). For comparison,
I used to average 29 mpg out of a 1998 2.5 BMW 323i (E36).
> whereas the 1.8 has been in
>service much longer. Is it because there were problems with the 3.0?
None of which I'm aware. As far as I know, it's simply a case of Audi
replacing a 2.8 with a 3.0, and then increasing that in turn to a 3.2.
Peter.
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
> Hi everyone im currently looking at purchasing a 2004 A4...my only
> hesitation is in choosing the engine. Ive heard some horror stories
> about engine problems that audi has had in the past and i was wondering
> wich engine is less prone to problems. I like most other people would
> like to avoid catastrophic engine failure and the resulting $$$
> outflow.
I'm not aware of any plague of catastrophic engine failures affecting Audi.
Coil packs have been the main issue in recent years and I believe that was
limited to the 1.8 engines.
> I love the idea of having the inline 6 but i noticed it was only
> available for 3 modle years ( i think) whereas the 1.8 has been in
> service much longer. Is it because there were problems with the 3.0?
>
> Any input form anyone would help....thanks alot
Don't know where you got your info but the 3.0 V6 was available all the way
through the B6 production run. i.e. 5/6 model years.
> hesitation is in choosing the engine. Ive heard some horror stories
> about engine problems that audi has had in the past and i was wondering
> wich engine is less prone to problems. I like most other people would
> like to avoid catastrophic engine failure and the resulting $$$
> outflow.
I'm not aware of any plague of catastrophic engine failures affecting Audi.
Coil packs have been the main issue in recent years and I believe that was
limited to the 1.8 engines.
> I love the idea of having the inline 6 but i noticed it was only
> available for 3 modle years ( i think) whereas the 1.8 has been in
> service much longer. Is it because there were problems with the 3.0?
>
> Any input form anyone would help....thanks alot
Don't know where you got your info but the 3.0 V6 was available all the way
through the B6 production run. i.e. 5/6 model years.
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
> Hi everyone im currently looking at purchasing a 2004 A4...my only
> hesitation is in choosing the engine. Ive heard some horror stories
> about engine problems that audi has had in the past and i was wondering
> wich engine is less prone to problems. I like most other people would
> like to avoid catastrophic engine failure and the resulting $$$
> outflow.
I'm not aware of any plague of catastrophic engine failures affecting Audi.
Coil packs have been the main issue in recent years and I believe that was
limited to the 1.8 engines.
> I love the idea of having the inline 6 but i noticed it was only
> available for 3 modle years ( i think) whereas the 1.8 has been in
> service much longer. Is it because there were problems with the 3.0?
>
> Any input form anyone would help....thanks alot
Don't know where you got your info but the 3.0 V6 was available all the way
through the B6 production run. i.e. 5/6 model years.
> hesitation is in choosing the engine. Ive heard some horror stories
> about engine problems that audi has had in the past and i was wondering
> wich engine is less prone to problems. I like most other people would
> like to avoid catastrophic engine failure and the resulting $$$
> outflow.
I'm not aware of any plague of catastrophic engine failures affecting Audi.
Coil packs have been the main issue in recent years and I believe that was
limited to the 1.8 engines.
> I love the idea of having the inline 6 but i noticed it was only
> available for 3 modle years ( i think) whereas the 1.8 has been in
> service much longer. Is it because there were problems with the 3.0?
>
> Any input form anyone would help....thanks alot
Don't know where you got your info but the 3.0 V6 was available all the way
through the B6 production run. i.e. 5/6 model years.
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
> Hi everyone im currently looking at purchasing a 2004 A4...my only
> hesitation is in choosing the engine. Ive heard some horror stories
> about engine problems that audi has had in the past and i was wondering
> wich engine is less prone to problems. I like most other people would
> like to avoid catastrophic engine failure and the resulting $$$
> outflow.
I'm not aware of any plague of catastrophic engine failures affecting Audi.
Coil packs have been the main issue in recent years and I believe that was
limited to the 1.8 engines.
> I love the idea of having the inline 6 but i noticed it was only
> available for 3 modle years ( i think) whereas the 1.8 has been in
> service much longer. Is it because there were problems with the 3.0?
>
> Any input form anyone would help....thanks alot
Don't know where you got your info but the 3.0 V6 was available all the way
through the B6 production run. i.e. 5/6 model years.
> hesitation is in choosing the engine. Ive heard some horror stories
> about engine problems that audi has had in the past and i was wondering
> wich engine is less prone to problems. I like most other people would
> like to avoid catastrophic engine failure and the resulting $$$
> outflow.
I'm not aware of any plague of catastrophic engine failures affecting Audi.
Coil packs have been the main issue in recent years and I believe that was
limited to the 1.8 engines.
> I love the idea of having the inline 6 but i noticed it was only
> available for 3 modle years ( i think) whereas the 1.8 has been in
> service much longer. Is it because there were problems with the 3.0?
>
> Any input form anyone would help....thanks alot
Don't know where you got your info but the 3.0 V6 was available all the way
through the B6 production run. i.e. 5/6 model years.
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
sheehan888@hotmail.com wrote:
> Hi everyone im currently looking at purchasing a 2004 A4...my only
> hesitation is in choosing the engine. Ive heard some horror stories
> about engine problems that audi has had in the past and i was wondering
> wich engine is less prone to problems.
What have you heard? For a German car, they are fairly trouble-free.
Compared to a Japanese car, they might be considered trouble-prone.
> I like most other people would
> like to avoid catastrophic engine failure and the resulting $$$
> outflow.
Audis don't suffer from catastrophic engine failure without much help
from inattentive owners.
> I love the idea of having the inline 6 but i noticed it was only
> available for 3 modle years ( i think) whereas the 1.8 has been in
> service much longer. Is it because there were problems with the 3.0?
Your info is wrong. No I-6 (V-6), and the basic 2.8-3.0 has been
around since the early '90s
> Any input form anyone would help....thanks alot
Do some more research. Seriously.
Qualitatively, some folks think they detect some difference in
smoothness between the two engines. If you look for it, it can be felt
at idle and at WOT. Otherwise, it's a non-issue. The 1.8T gets decent
mileage, too.
E.P.
'95 UrS6
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
sheehan888@hotmail.com wrote:
> Hi everyone im currently looking at purchasing a 2004 A4...my only
> hesitation is in choosing the engine. Ive heard some horror stories
> about engine problems that audi has had in the past and i was wondering
> wich engine is less prone to problems.
What have you heard? For a German car, they are fairly trouble-free.
Compared to a Japanese car, they might be considered trouble-prone.
> I like most other people would
> like to avoid catastrophic engine failure and the resulting $$$
> outflow.
Audis don't suffer from catastrophic engine failure without much help
from inattentive owners.
> I love the idea of having the inline 6 but i noticed it was only
> available for 3 modle years ( i think) whereas the 1.8 has been in
> service much longer. Is it because there were problems with the 3.0?
Your info is wrong. No I-6 (V-6), and the basic 2.8-3.0 has been
around since the early '90s
> Any input form anyone would help....thanks alot
Do some more research. Seriously.
Qualitatively, some folks think they detect some difference in
smoothness between the two engines. If you look for it, it can be felt
at idle and at WOT. Otherwise, it's a non-issue. The 1.8T gets decent
mileage, too.
E.P.
'95 UrS6
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
sheehan888@hotmail.com wrote:
> Hi everyone im currently looking at purchasing a 2004 A4...my only
> hesitation is in choosing the engine. Ive heard some horror stories
> about engine problems that audi has had in the past and i was wondering
> wich engine is less prone to problems.
What have you heard? For a German car, they are fairly trouble-free.
Compared to a Japanese car, they might be considered trouble-prone.
> I like most other people would
> like to avoid catastrophic engine failure and the resulting $$$
> outflow.
Audis don't suffer from catastrophic engine failure without much help
from inattentive owners.
> I love the idea of having the inline 6 but i noticed it was only
> available for 3 modle years ( i think) whereas the 1.8 has been in
> service much longer. Is it because there were problems with the 3.0?
Your info is wrong. No I-6 (V-6), and the basic 2.8-3.0 has been
around since the early '90s
> Any input form anyone would help....thanks alot
Do some more research. Seriously.
Qualitatively, some folks think they detect some difference in
smoothness between the two engines. If you look for it, it can be felt
at idle and at WOT. Otherwise, it's a non-issue. The 1.8T gets decent
mileage, too.
E.P.
'95 UrS6