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828 messages, Last post on Oct 03, 2009 at 9:40 PM
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Gets even better for 07, 6 speed manual confirmed, plus a Torsen rear diff, memory seats, black/blue seats that look nicer, and some new colors. That vehicle took a close 2nd in an R&T comparo, 1st when price was factored in, and these updates only make it better. It already had the quickest lap times and acceleration/top speed in that comparo. -juice |
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Replying to: themugster (Apr 09, 2006 1:39 pm) I have an S4 (Cabriolet) myself, and the S4 (and C55, M3) seems to be just a touch more extravagant (no offense!). It has the usual gorgeous Audi interior, 40 more horses, and it's about $10K more expensive on average dealer cars. The S60R is definitely above the G35/TL, and I can't pinpoint exactly where it is. Maybe it's in a class of its own? I think the S4 sedan is its closest competitor, but there's nothing direct...  '06 Audi A3 2.0T FronTrak • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet • '04 Lexus RX330 AWD |
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Replying to: esf (Apr 19, 2006 7:15 pm) It doesn't have the punch, or pricetag of the M3 or S4. But it is nicer than the 330ix or G35 AWD or A4 3.0
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Replying to: volvomax (Apr 20, 2006 2:01 pm) It's the 3.2 FSI V6 in the A3/A4/A6/TT- and it generates 255hp. Something a bit confusing is that the new Q7 has the 3.6 liter FSI V6 from the '06 Passat- which generates 280 horsepower. Once the A6 and A4 get updated, they will most likely gain this engine, probably with about 10 more horsepower than in the Q7/Passat. For some reason, Audi decided not to put this new V6 in the new TT, and is sticking with the wonderfully-executed 3.2, but I think the 2.0T is good enough!
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VR6 did not make it to previous Passat. I would be surprised if it is adopted into Audi family. VR6 seems to be used in transverse applications and V6 in longitudal (North South). Krzys PS I hope I got spelling correct.
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Replying to: esf (Apr 19, 2006 7:15 pm) Here is the order of finish: BMW 330i Lexus IS350 Infiniti G35 Acura TL Audi A4 3.2 Quattro Cadillac CTS Volvo S60R AWD Saab 9-3 Aero I guess they couldn’t get the Volvo do go faster than 0-60 in 6.4 because of the desert heat.
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Replying to: tucsonbob (Apr 21, 2006 12:53 pm) Audi A4 2.0T quattro Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 Spec_B BMW 325xi Lexus IS250 AWD Mazda Mazdaspeed 6 Infiniti G35X Volvo S40 T5 AWD As you can see, this was purely an AWD sport sedan test. I do wonder, however, why the Jaguar X-Type and Mercedes-Benz C240 4Matic weren't in here? Maybe they are too pricey, but still... I believe the S40 was unfairly put into this test- the S60 is more of a competitor here. The S40's main competitor is the Acura TSX, because both are oddly-positioned premium small sedans in the market, while these cars are closer to midsize. Just a thought. Here's the link: http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=3280&page_number- - =1 Just to tell you, the red rocket in the main photo is the A4! It's an S-Line version, and looks incredibly good in one of the photos. The A4 line has been my favorite Audi since I first saw this article.
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Replying to: esf (Apr 23, 2006 2:05 pm) |
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Replying to: krzyss (Apr 21, 2006 10:16 am) The Subie top top honors when price was factored in. Not bad considering the '07 got a 6th gear ratio and a Torsen rear diff added to it. Now it might take first overall, since the Audi only won by about a point. -juice
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Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 24, 2006 8:13 am) Anyhow, all that really matters is that BMW didn't win! FINALLY! 
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