A3 3.2 VS 330XI (long?)

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12-13-2005, 07:58 AM

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Re: A3 3.2 VS 330XI (long?)

Why not buy an A4? You could spend a lot less on a 2.0T A4 w/Quattro.

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12-13-2005, 08:36 AM

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It'll depend on the driver and tires IMO.

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12-13-2005, 02:13 PM

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Sorry, I've driven the 330xi. I just can't get excited about it.

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12-13-2005, 06:22 PM

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WSJ drove A6, 530xi and others across ice rink.

Timed the runs. The A6 was the fastest and easiest to handle. The zamboni beat the 530. Now driver's preferred the 530xi when roads were dry, but the awd system wasn't very helpful.

Think the same system is used in the 330xi. Of course the A3 uses Haldex and not Torsen QTR like the A6.