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Old 02-06-2009, 11:07 AM
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Default Help deciding on 2003 A4 Quattro 1.8T or 3.0L

Hey guys...

I'm trying to decide between a 2003 A4 Quattro 1.8T or 3.0L with around 100km on it. It will be my daily driver, I only work a few km from home. I do not plan on upgrading it at all.

I might be purchasing this through the Auto Auction. If there are no maintenance records available there any way to check to see if the TB has been done or not? I understand this might be an important item not to overlook, considering the mileage.

Any other advice would be appreciated as well.

Thanks in advance!
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Old 02-09-2009, 10:53 PM
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If you buying it with 100km on it I would suggest a 3.0L. The reason is for the 6cycl engine. 100km is too much for a turbo!! Problems are most likley to arise! Good luck!
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Timing belt is definitly one to look at. Benifit of the doubt there are some people that go 200k without doing it...but i would only suggest that or chancing that if you were the only owner of the car. The 3.0 is a good engine, the 1.8 can be more "finiky" depends on what you want. i would say go drive each at a dealership and go with what you like more. after all, your the one driving it.
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I've been driving the 2004 3.0 for a month now. Audi newbie. Loved it from the moment I stepped in for a test drive. I can't speak for the 1.8, but I was faced with the same decision and opted for the V6 with no regrets. Best of luck!
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