DON'T GET ANGRY!!! MT OR S TRONIC?
11-26-2008, 07:48 AM
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DON'T GET ANGRY!!! MT OR S TRONIC?
I am (finally) ready to order my new B8 AVANT 2.0 TFSI (211 hp) Quattro
Not quite sure whether I should go for the manual or the S TRONIC - I have to admit that I am leaning more towards the latter
They are both available here in Greece
All opinons/suggestions/remarks are welcome
Not quite sure whether I should go for the manual or the S TRONIC - I have to admit that I am leaning more towards the latter
They are both available here in Greece
All opinons/suggestions/remarks are welcome
11-26-2008, 07:58 AM
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Sorry I didn't clarify - it's S TRONIC not TIPTRONIC
They are offering the 2.0 TFSI Quattro with the new S TRONIC transmission over here
Much better than the the tip - better performance and economy c/w the manual
Much better than the the tip - better performance and economy c/w the manual
11-26-2008, 08:14 AM
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Test drive both options.
Automatic transmissions have improved quite a bit. A nice feature is that you can probably get the paddles shifters for times when you want to have more control.
For longevity and durability, I think the manual would be the way to go.
From which manufacturer does Audi source the Stronic transmission? ZF?
Let us know what you decide.
For longevity and durability, I think the manual would be the way to go.
From which manufacturer does Audi source the Stronic transmission? ZF?
Let us know what you decide.
11-26-2008, 08:51 AM
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i would choose s-tronic. but it really depends on your personal preference and driving environment
if you have to drive in a lot of stop-and-go (like I do here in Los Angeles), then get the s-tronic. Otherwise, it's up to you. I'd probably choose it regardless because I'm lazy, but you may prefer manul. Also, I'm guessing the s-tronic is a fairly expensive option- though may pay for itself in resale (at least here in the US where few people want a manual). Like Jack said, test drive both if you can.
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11-26-2008, 10:32 AM
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Re: There is no S Tronic yet for the A4
we get the AVANT 2.0 TFSI (211 hp)here in Greece with the following options
1. FWD MT €41900
2. FWD multitronic €45000
3. Quattro MT €45600
4. Quattro S Tronic €48700
1. FWD MT €41900
2. FWD multitronic €45000
3. Quattro MT €45600
4. Quattro S Tronic €48700
11-26-2008, 10:46 AM
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Re: i would choose s-tronic. but it really depends on your personal preference and driving environme
At the age of 45 and after 27 years and 8 Audis with MT in Australia/UK/Greece it is the first time I am looking into an automatic
- better performance
- paddle shifters give you the option to 'shift'
- better economy
all of them with the S tronic ( I wouldn't consider tiptronic or multitronic)
- better performance
- paddle shifters give you the option to 'shift'
- better economy
all of them with the S tronic ( I wouldn't consider tiptronic or multitronic)
11-26-2008, 11:06 AM
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That is very interesting.
It really seems that Greece gets the 7 speed S-Tronic in the A4 while Germany only gets the 6 speed Tiptronic. Maybe they need to test the new transmission first in a lower volume market before they feel comfortable releasing it in Germany (not even talking about the US were we are not ready yet for a fuel efficient double clutch transmission).