As some of you know I'm on the hunt for a new (to me) Audi. See thread: https://www.audiforums.com/m_199971/.../tm.htm#199971

The only thing I'm worried about with the 3.0 is that it wont have enough power for me. I'm not looking for a speed demon, but I do want a Qauttro and Trip trans, and I think thats going to put a load on the 3.0. And with the only real mod option being a 5-6K S/C I was thinking about looking at the 01 S4's.

Here's what I think, PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong.

the 2.8 twin should get about the same MPG as the 3.0 under normal drving?
The S4 ride wont be quite as nice, but better in the corners
The 2.8 S4 should have more power all the way through?

I'm sure there are more differences... but I'm not sure what they are. Any pointers here would be great. I hope to drive them both, but I'm in a hurry to get a new car from my GF and work has me flying all over the play (in Germany now, going to North Carolina next).

Thanks guys!!!

PS. I got a cool pic of my Audi A3 2.0 rental in the Alps, and was able to get it up to 230kph today on my way back to the hotel. Germany truly is the ultimate driving experince!!!

 

Sorry, I did mean to say 2.7, not 2.8.

 

I was in the same boat, deciding between the s4 and a brand new a4. Chose hte s4 and would never turn back. Its much much more fun and a better ride than my sisters 05 (b6) a4 1.8t