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maarp 04-23-2009 11:46 AM

1.8T or 2.8?
 
All things being equal (year, price, mileage, general shape), which is a better bet in a B5 A4? 1.8T or 2.8?

k1e1v1i1n 04-23-2009 03:01 PM

Re: 1.8T or 2.8?
 
no modes for the 2.8 but it will be quieter and smoother. with a few mods the 1.8 will be faster

matrikzz 05-05-2009 10:52 AM

Re: 1.8T or 2.8?
 

Originally Posted by maarp (Post 108468)
All things being equal (year, price, mileage, general shape), which is a better bet in a B5 A4? 1.8T or 2.8?

I'd go with the 1.8T Quattro but only if it's manual, if auto go with 2.8l

-more mods/upgrades for the turbo engine.
-will be faster (after mods)
-lighter
-less $$ for maintenance/parts
-more fun to drive as you get the turbo kick :)
-can be more fuel efficient
-cheaper insurance coverage

** Speaking from personal opinion as I too had this decision to make before I bought my 99.5 A4 1.8TQ ** and don't regret my decision, love my 1.8TQ

maarp 05-05-2009 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by matrikzz (Post 109483)
I'd go with the 1.8T Quattro

Done!

Picked it up last Saturday. :cool:

sonic 05-05-2009 12:03 PM

Re: 1.8T or 2.8?
 
good man.

maarp 05-05-2009 03:10 PM

Re: 1.8T or 2.8?
 

Originally Posted by sonic (Post 109491)
good man.

I'm pretty pumped...I've been looking for a decent example for a while. Most have either been driven pretty hard or not very well cared for. This one was a 2-owner vehicle that has been un-spoiled and very well looked after. :cool:


In Waterloo, eh? Not far from me then.

sonic 05-06-2009 06:58 PM

Re: 1.8T or 2.8?
 
where are you from?

maarp 05-07-2009 06:56 AM

Re: 1.8T or 2.8?
 
Drayton.


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