Buying a 2004 A4 which engine do I choose?
03-12-2008, 08:30 AM
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Buying a 2004 A4 which engine do I choose?
Years ago I had a 1994 S4, then I got married and had kids. So the Audi was replaced by a SUV. Now my kids are older, and I want another Audi. I am looking at a 2004 A4 with Ultra Sport pkg (can't afford S4). For fun-to-drive and performance which is better, the 1.8T or the 3.0? Which transmission should I get? I read the 1.8T is slower, but I thought there may be more after market performance parts for this engine, is this true? I just sold my SUV yesterday, so need to buy ASAP. Please help me decide, I have been out of the scene for a long time.
03-12-2008, 08:43 AM
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stg 1+ 1.8t would be more fun than a stock AAN, same hp but 270tq
04 1.8t quattros are 6spd and all 3.0s are 6spd
but 1.8t clutch is weak so thats a hit or miss
and 1.8t is nearly undrivable with ac on under 2k
but 1.8t clutch is weak so thats a hit or miss
and 1.8t is nearly undrivable with ac on under 2k
03-12-2008, 08:56 AM
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USP can be a pain to find
if u are fine with modding, then the 1.8t is much more fun and has more potential.
Out of the box the 3.0 is hands down faster and comes standard with the 6 speed (1.8t had it as an option)
Out of the box the 3.0 is hands down faster and comes standard with the 6 speed (1.8t had it as an option)
03-12-2008, 09:49 AM
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2nd. 1.8T's are more moddable, 3.0's are good cruisers out of the box.
Neither in stock form is all that fast. I think if had to do it again I might get a 1.8T due to the availability/ease of performance mods, but a S/C (~$4000+) on the 3.0 is still very tempting if I ever had the money lying around to do it.
3.0 in general has more creature comforts stock (power mirrors/seats, auto dimming mirrors etc.). With either car, definately get a stick.
3.0 in general has more creature comforts stock (power mirrors/seats, auto dimming mirrors etc.). With either car, definately get a stick.
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03-12-2008, 10:02 AM
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Where you located? This guy is selling a nicely modded 1.8t...
A little drama going on this link thread though. However, the car is nice if you were going to mod it anyway.
And as far as the 3.0 goes, it's a really nice highway cruiser. It has descent power and although it doesn't have the rush of a turbo, it's fun to drive, especially if you upgrade the suspension. I have a stick but I've driven an automatic and they're not bad at all!<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/1090784.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/1090784.phtml</a</li></ul>
And as far as the 3.0 goes, it's a really nice highway cruiser. It has descent power and although it doesn't have the rush of a turbo, it's fun to drive, especially if you upgrade the suspension. I have a stick but I've driven an automatic and they're not bad at all!<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/1090784.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/1090784.phtml</a</li></ul>
