A4 and Passat?
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I am a "newbee" to this group but have a question. I keep hearing that the Passat and A4 are on the same "platform" and that I should save my money and just get a passat. What gives? Is this true? I have heard about this All Wheel Drive Jetta coming out, is this a good car and cheaper than the A4? I really like the looks of the A4 but have a tough time justifying the cost. What about the 1.8T v.s 2.8 issue. I have heard the 1.8T has issues and is generally a weak engine unless modifications that compromise both the longevity and warranty are done. A fully loaded "2.8" is about $35K I think to the $23K or so a passat goes for? Anyone give me the lowdown? What gives? I like the A4 but from what I have heard all this seems to make sense. Is the A4 just a glorified Passat? This is not flame bait, just a naive consumer. Thanks!
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If you want quattro, then there is no choice right now. And when you compare prices, make sure your not comparing a quattro A4 (extra $1750) with a FWD Passat.
In my opinion:
A4 advantages:
-better handling (specially with sport package)
-better looking
-quattro availability
-more expensive looking inside
-3 years free maintenance (VW doesn't have this... do they?)
-no plastic wheelcovers available
Passat advantages:
-cost (especially in the V6 version)
-space
-powertrain warrantee is 10 years (nice)
In the end... your test drives should decide.
Tom
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In my opinion:
A4 advantages:
-better handling (specially with sport package)
-better looking
-quattro availability
-more expensive looking inside
-3 years free maintenance (VW doesn't have this... do they?)
-no plastic wheelcovers available
Passat advantages:
-cost (especially in the V6 version)
-space
-powertrain warrantee is 10 years (nice)
In the end... your test drives should decide.
Tom
1.8TQMS Silver/Ecru
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IMO, A4 is not a glorified Passat.
The difference is best determined not with words but with your senses. Be sure you compare models with the same engine.
BTW...the VW Golf/Beetle and Audi TT are also on the same "platform" but I wouldn't equate them.
The difference is best determined not with words but with your senses. Be sure you compare models with the same engine.
BTW...the VW Golf/Beetle and Audi TT are also on the same "platform" but I wouldn't equate them.
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Like I said, I dont know much about them. The Bettle and the TT I would not consider on the same level, but yet when you see them on the road you automatically consider them in the same "class" because of their radical styling.
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It is not the same car.....i repeat.... It is not the same car. Drive them yourself and you will see the light. As far as the 1.8T -vs- 2.8(no T, ouch), it depends what you want to do and how serious you drive.
Did I mention that it is not the same car?
Did I mention that it is not the same car?