What to buy fwd or quatro
08-20-2009, 08:32 PM
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Re: What to buy fwd or quatro
Another point I just thought about is resale. There's not too many buyers out there looking for a FWD Audi. Quattro is a big selling feature. That can be advantageous in getting a great deal on a FWD car, but might come back to haunt you when you want to sell it.
08-20-2009, 09:54 PM
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Re: What to buy fwd or quatro
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08-26-2009, 12:10 PM
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Re: What to buy fwd or quatro
I'm surprised nobody's pointing out how superior Quattro is in good weather.
You may be interested to know that in 1996 - when Audi won 7 out of 7 championships - Quattro was banned in any touring or super-touring competition. It is just that superior to FWD & RWD (and for that matter, other AWD systems) in good conditions.
Of course it goes without saying how amazed I am at how my TT Roadster handles the snow and ice.
You may be interested to know that in 1996 - when Audi won 7 out of 7 championships - Quattro was banned in any touring or super-touring competition. It is just that superior to FWD & RWD (and for that matter, other AWD systems) in good conditions.
Of course it goes without saying how amazed I am at how my TT Roadster handles the snow and ice.
08-27-2009, 10:57 AM
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Re: What to buy fwd or quatro
Here's an example - it's not an Audi, rather a Legacy GT wagon (my other ride!) with some interesting results. Listen to the comments - hilarious
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08-27-2009, 11:18 AM
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Re: What to buy fwd or quatro
gurr8,
Sorry buddy, but I have to disagree. When it comes to road racing, RWD is the best for all dry weather racing. You can throttle steer a RWD car and RWD has less drive train HP loss. Also, just look at Forumla 1 all of the cars are RWD and Audi's own *** kicking LeMans R10 is RWD.
Don't get me wrong. I love my quattro, but when it comes to racing I'd rather drive my M3.
Sorry buddy, but I have to disagree. When it comes to road racing, RWD is the best for all dry weather racing. You can throttle steer a RWD car and RWD has less drive train HP loss. Also, just look at Forumla 1 all of the cars are RWD and Audi's own *** kicking LeMans R10 is RWD.
Don't get me wrong. I love my quattro, but when it comes to racing I'd rather drive my M3.
08-27-2009, 03:13 PM
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Re: What to buy fwd or quatro
As PwrDriftr said, RWD is superior to AWD unless traction is an issue, i.e., on dirt or snow.
While I definitely prefer AWD, I would say that it does not make much difference to your average person. The difference between higher-end and lower-end tires is greater than the difference between AWD and FWD; a FWD with studded Winters will easily outperform an AWD with All-Seasons.
While I definitely prefer AWD, I would say that it does not make much difference to your average person. The difference between higher-end and lower-end tires is greater than the difference between AWD and FWD; a FWD with studded Winters will easily outperform an AWD with All-Seasons.
09-20-2009, 10:50 AM
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Re: What to buy fwd or quatro
Back to the question.
If you ever have to stop on an uphill section of snowy road (which is, of course, to be avoided at all costs) a FWD even with the world's best snow tires will have difficulty in getting going again. Whereas a Quattro with winter tires will easily drive away. All it has to do is save you from one accident and it has more than paid for itself.
If you ever have to stop on an uphill section of snowy road (which is, of course, to be avoided at all costs) a FWD even with the world's best snow tires will have difficulty in getting going again. Whereas a Quattro with winter tires will easily drive away. All it has to do is save you from one accident and it has more than paid for itself.
**(i'm new to this forum - but you seem like a expert, so i thought i'd ask
live in snow country in Utah and just got a 2009 Audi A3. for $$ reasons, i could only afford FWD, but i'm a seasoned Winter driver + looking at Blizzak WS-60's.
it's my 1st winter without AWD + sorta nervous......but thinking i'll be fine.
(used to have A4 quattro + VW 4motion Tiguan WITHOUT snow tires........so my thought process is a FWD WITH killer snow tires = i should be good!)
thoughts?
thank you!
09-20-2009, 10:48 PM
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Re: What to buy fwd or quatro
Driving w FWD in snow w winter tires is great. You will be fine until you have to have to stop on a slippery uphill section, then you will probably have trouble getting started. Good driving and planning ahead will solve the problem, never stop going uphill, plan ahead!!! Perfection is acceptable. Blizzacks are great tires.
Good Luck
WR
Good Luck
WR
09-28-2009, 05:18 PM
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