Silly question - Allroad handling vs. an A6 4.2 or B5 A4 (looking for a reference)
09-12-2006, 05:03 PM
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Silly question - Allroad handling vs. an A6 4.2 or B5 A4 (looking for a reference)
Sorry for the comparison. I'm looking for a 2001 / 2002 Allroad and have yet to have the chance to test drive one. I drove a 4.2 (loaner - can you believe it) awhile back and I remember it well. I currently have a B5 A4 1.8T quattro with the sport package (16" wheels).
Comments anyone? I envision the Allroad to be "softer" than my A4 but I don't know by how much...
Comments anyone? I envision the Allroad to be "softer" than my A4 but I don't know by how much...
09-12-2006, 05:16 PM
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As my wife called it a few days ago - it's a boat (compared to the b5 a4).
H-sports, 402 mod, and better tires all help make it handle better, but nothing will make it as nimble as your current car.
This is why I kept my K04'd '99 a4 avant as a backup
This is why I kept my K04'd '99 a4 avant as a backup
09-12-2006, 06:00 PM
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New loaner A4 2.0T today; very nice car for what it is but would not want it for a long road trip
Felt every bump in the road. Crisper handling than ar but would wear me out after a couple hundred miles.
09-13-2006, 01:26 PM
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Re: Silly question - Allroad handling vs. an A6 4.2 or B5 A4 (looking for a reference)
I used to have a B5 A4 Avant 1.8T with the sport package and 17" wheels (RS4 type). Much sportier than my current AR 4.2. There's no denying the physics: the A4 was lower, lighter, and tighter. But the AR is a much better urban assault vehicle and road trip car. Since the AR is not my "sporty" car (I have a GTI for that), I much prefer the AR to the A4.
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