Mike Smith

Dano58 wrote:
>
> Personally, I would not hesitate to get the 2.0T. Not sure about the HP
> rating of your current V6 but I bet it's not a heck of a lot more than
> the 2.0T. It can also be chipped up to 225 hp VERY easily. Only caveat
> I would have is the trans choice - are you going with the Tiptronic or
> 6-speed? I'm not a fan of the automatic.

I wonder why Audi won't put the DSG in there?

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Mike Smith

Mike Smith

Dano58 wrote:
>
> Personally, I would not hesitate to get the 2.0T. Not sure about the HP
> rating of your current V6 but I bet it's not a heck of a lot more than
> the 2.0T. It can also be chipped up to 225 hp VERY easily. Only caveat
> I would have is the trans choice - are you going with the Tiptronic or
> 6-speed? I'm not a fan of the automatic.

I wonder why Audi won't put the DSG in there?

--
Mike Smith

Mike Smith

Dano58 wrote:
>
> Personally, I would not hesitate to get the 2.0T. Not sure about the HP
> rating of your current V6 but I bet it's not a heck of a lot more than
> the 2.0T. It can also be chipped up to 225 hp VERY easily. Only caveat
> I would have is the trans choice - are you going with the Tiptronic or
> 6-speed? I'm not a fan of the automatic.

I wonder why Audi won't put the DSG in there?

--
Mike Smith

Peter Bell

In message <12hih6jlogk997c@news.supernews.com>
Mike Smith <mike_UNDERSCORE_smith@acm.DOT.org> wrote:

> Dano58 wrote:
> >
> > Personally, I would not hesitate to get the 2.0T. Not sure about the HP
> > rating of your current V6 but I bet it's not a heck of a lot more than
> > the 2.0T. It can also be chipped up to 225 hp VERY easily. Only caveat
> > I would have is the trans choice - are you going with the Tiptronic or
> > 6-speed? I'm not a fan of the automatic.
>
> I wonder why Audi won't put the DSG in there?

Probably because they don't yet have a viable DSG gearbox for an in-line
engine configuration. At the moment, DSG is only available on
transverse-engined cars - TT and A3.

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Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')

Peter Bell

In message <12hih6jlogk997c@news.supernews.com>
Mike Smith <mike_UNDERSCORE_smith@acm.DOT.org> wrote:

> Dano58 wrote:
> >
> > Personally, I would not hesitate to get the 2.0T. Not sure about the HP
> > rating of your current V6 but I bet it's not a heck of a lot more than
> > the 2.0T. It can also be chipped up to 225 hp VERY easily. Only caveat
> > I would have is the trans choice - are you going with the Tiptronic or
> > 6-speed? I'm not a fan of the automatic.
>
> I wonder why Audi won't put the DSG in there?

Probably because they don't yet have a viable DSG gearbox for an in-line
engine configuration. At the moment, DSG is only available on
transverse-engined cars - TT and A3.

--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')

Peter Bell

In message <12hih6jlogk997c@news.supernews.com>
Mike Smith <mike_UNDERSCORE_smith@acm.DOT.org> wrote:

> Dano58 wrote:
> >
> > Personally, I would not hesitate to get the 2.0T. Not sure about the HP
> > rating of your current V6 but I bet it's not a heck of a lot more than
> > the 2.0T. It can also be chipped up to 225 hp VERY easily. Only caveat
> > I would have is the trans choice - are you going with the Tiptronic or
> > 6-speed? I'm not a fan of the automatic.
>
> I wonder why Audi won't put the DSG in there?

Probably because they don't yet have a viable DSG gearbox for an in-line
engine configuration. At the moment, DSG is only available on
transverse-engined cars - TT and A3.

--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')

Harry Butt

"DaveW" <Jag95070@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:lp4bh29k5hl1l1do3leipls2vmgijrs1ku@4ax.com...
>I am considering purchasing a new 2006 A4 with the 2.0 Liter Turbo
> engine. I have had a 98 A4 with the 6 cyl. engine and am wondering
> about
>
> 1) Overall reliability of the Turbo engine
> 2) Dealer says Premium Gas is REQUIRED is this true?
> 3) Does anyone know the proportion of A4's sold which are the 2.0 vs.
> the 3.2 Liter engine?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to provide.
>
> Dave

Sorry for chiming in late, but I really like my '06 A4 2.0T 6-speed. So far
(14K miles), no powertrain problems. You can use any grade gasoline but the
engine prefers premium gas and delivers better mileage vs. mid-grade. 87
octane works, but the car runs like a pig. I drove both versions
extensively (2.0T & 3.2) before buying my car, and I must say that I much
prefer the 2.0T engine for my driving requirements. The 6-speed
transmission is great; cruising from L.A. to the Bay Area in 6th gear at 80
mph delivers about 38 mpg.

HB

Harry Butt

"DaveW" <Jag95070@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:lp4bh29k5hl1l1do3leipls2vmgijrs1ku@4ax.com...
>I am considering purchasing a new 2006 A4 with the 2.0 Liter Turbo
> engine. I have had a 98 A4 with the 6 cyl. engine and am wondering
> about
>
> 1) Overall reliability of the Turbo engine
> 2) Dealer says Premium Gas is REQUIRED is this true?
> 3) Does anyone know the proportion of A4's sold which are the 2.0 vs.
> the 3.2 Liter engine?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to provide.
>
> Dave

Sorry for chiming in late, but I really like my '06 A4 2.0T 6-speed. So far
(14K miles), no powertrain problems. You can use any grade gasoline but the
engine prefers premium gas and delivers better mileage vs. mid-grade. 87
octane works, but the car runs like a pig. I drove both versions
extensively (2.0T & 3.2) before buying my car, and I must say that I much
prefer the 2.0T engine for my driving requirements. The 6-speed
transmission is great; cruising from L.A. to the Bay Area in 6th gear at 80
mph delivers about 38 mpg.

HB

Harry Butt

"DaveW" <Jag95070@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:lp4bh29k5hl1l1do3leipls2vmgijrs1ku@4ax.com...
>I am considering purchasing a new 2006 A4 with the 2.0 Liter Turbo
> engine. I have had a 98 A4 with the 6 cyl. engine and am wondering
> about
>
> 1) Overall reliability of the Turbo engine
> 2) Dealer says Premium Gas is REQUIRED is this true?
> 3) Does anyone know the proportion of A4's sold which are the 2.0 vs.
> the 3.2 Liter engine?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to provide.
>
> Dave

Sorry for chiming in late, but I really like my '06 A4 2.0T 6-speed. So far
(14K miles), no powertrain problems. You can use any grade gasoline but the
engine prefers premium gas and delivers better mileage vs. mid-grade. 87
octane works, but the car runs like a pig. I drove both versions
extensively (2.0T & 3.2) before buying my car, and I must say that I much
prefer the 2.0T engine for my driving requirements. The 6-speed
transmission is great; cruising from L.A. to the Bay Area in 6th gear at 80
mph delivers about 38 mpg.

HB

Harry Butt

"DaveW" <Jag95070@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:lp4bh29k5hl1l1do3leipls2vmgijrs1ku@4ax.com...
>I am considering purchasing a new 2006 A4 with the 2.0 Liter Turbo
> engine. I have had a 98 A4 with the 6 cyl. engine and am wondering
> about
>
> 1) Overall reliability of the Turbo engine
> 2) Dealer says Premium Gas is REQUIRED is this true?
> 3) Does anyone know the proportion of A4's sold which are the 2.0 vs.
> the 3.2 Liter engine?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to provide.
>
> Dave

Sorry for chiming in late, but I really like my '06 A4 2.0T 6-speed. So far
(14K miles), no powertrain problems. You can use any grade gasoline but the
engine prefers premium gas and delivers better mileage vs. mid-grade. 87
octane works, but the car runs like a pig. I drove both versions
extensively (2.0T & 3.2) before buying my car, and I must say that I much
prefer the 2.0T engine for my driving requirements. The 6-speed
transmission is great; cruising from L.A. to the Bay Area in 6th gear at 80
mph delivers about 38 mpg.

HB