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Replying to: shipo (Sep 23, 2006 9:35 am) 
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Replying to: shipo (Sep 23, 2006 9:35 am) Thanks for the insight on the A4 engine bay limitations. Byron |
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I am considering purchase of a 2006 A4 that has a 2.0 T engine. I have a '98 A4 with the 6 cyl. engine. Can anyone give me some thoughts on: 1) Reliability of the Turbo (have >100K on the 6 w/no Probs.) 2) Whether Premium gas is REALLY required 3) Performance with an Auto Trans. compared to the 6 cyl. 4) How the 4 cyl compares to the 6 in MPG Thanks
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Replying to: 63jag (Sep 25, 2006 1:01 pm) Premium is required, but I know the story about the engine management computer and its ability to retard the spark enough to prevent pre ignition and other nasty side effects. But, using regular costs more, that using premium, so apparently you WANT to spend more money, which confuses the heck outta me. Performance with the Auto compared to the 2.8 V6? Or the 3.2. I have driven all three plus the 1.8T (with both transmissions.) The 2.0T does have decent HP and torque and very little lag. But the 2.0T, IMHO, begs for the stick for power and performance. But it is better than just OK even with the auto. The 4 is a sipper compared with the 6. Were you to use 1000 gallons per year: Regular $2500 Premium $2700 I know it is $200. But it is a relatively small amount for the gains in both mileage and performance. At $3, well: Regular $3000 Premium $3200 And, gulp, at $4, well even less: Regular $4000 Premium $4200 So the markup is $200 for Prem vs. Reg. The probability of "below $2/ gal regular for a prolonged period of time" -- your guess is as good as mine. I think we're not likely to be too shocked at $3/ gallon returning "in the near term."
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Replying to: markcincinnati (Sep 25, 2006 1:48 pm) |
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. . .and could NOT find an A4 3.2 in the configurator, only versions of the A4 2.0T and S and RS. Did the threat of the 335i from BMW kill the A4 3.2? What's up? Went there again, and there it is, never mind. |
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Replying to: shipo (Sep 23, 2006 9:35 am) How about the 4.2 litre in the RS? That fits, so my guess is that the 3.6 from VW should fit too... though I dont really think Audi is going to do it, they`ll come up with something smarter than that. 
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Replying to: v_d (Oct 23, 2006 8:27 pm) Best Regards, Shipo |
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Hi all... I have a 2005.5 A4Q 2.0T, now at 23K miles. I was just told by my dealer that my tires are almost worn and that I should consider putting on new ones ASAP. There was no issue of irregular or uneven wear, just "worn out" The tires are Continental ContiProContact 17"... I have driven on lots of different tires over my 32 years of driving, and have never had tires wear out so quickly. Does anyone have a similar experience or sage comment?
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Replying to: macmurdo (Nov 14, 2006 2:55 pm) See if you can get a reading in millimeters of the tread depth of each tire. If you have 4mm or more you can easily milk those tires to the 30,000 mile mark or more before they are legally gone. Best Regards, Shipo |
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