S4 2000 vs 2001-2002

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Mar 3, 2008 | 09:45 PM

Sicknasty

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S4 2000 vs 2001-2002

is it true that the 2000 S4 is worse? since it was the first build of its kind? i read somewhere that the 2000 S4's tent to slip tranny gears. but the 2001-2002 have been "upgraded" and got ride of this problem. Is this true?

Mar 3, 2008 | 10:46 PM

drev500@aol.com

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RE: S4 2000 vs 2001-2002

not rly what happens is they wont shift from 1st to 2nd. The syncros go bad

Mar 3, 2008 | 10:59 PM

Sicknasty

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RE: S4 2000 vs 2001-2002

whats this "syncros?"

Mar 4, 2008 | 01:06 AM

SourDieselS4

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RE: S4 2000 vs 2001-2002

the shift collar for gears 1 and 2 tends to stick and the synchros(synchromeshing, a brass collar inside the gear) warp due too missed shifts etc. In the worst cast this will need a complete tranny rebuild because the transmission wont shift into 1 or 2 at all. If your lucky youll baby your transmission, never miss a shift, and come out all right. The problem is NOT year specific.

01.5 has numerous revisions such as f-hose, oil lines, bla bla bla, search your little heart out Yes 01.5 is better.

Mar 4, 2008 | 04:14 AM

readimag

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RE: S4 2000 vs 2001-2002

true but I have a 00 and never had a problem at all other then normal ****. my friend has a 1.5 and had first and second gear go at 90,000. Just depends who had it before you did.

Mar 4, 2008 | 12:05 PM

Blue_S4

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RE: S4 2000 vs 2001-2002

Gotta love the TIP....very few tranny problems

Mar 4, 2008 | 12:36 PM

Sicknasty

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RE: S4 2000 vs 2001-2002

ohh okay.

so i know its been asked PLENTY of times. but wats the diff between 00 and 1.5+?

is it only the S4 markings?

Mar 4, 2008 | 12:52 PM

SourDieselS4

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RE: S4 2000 vs 2001-2002

SEARCH! Its in the FAQ!!!! ARG[:@]I even said it!

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ORIGINAL: HP Addict
01.5 has numerous revisions such as f-hose, oil lines, bla bla bla, search your little heart out.

jk[8D]

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ORIGINAL: HP Addict

If you can pick out a 2001.5 or newer. In short 2001.5+ has M-box ECU for manual, no f-hose, revised TBB, different oil inlet lines, possibly changed shifter stalk, polished aluminum mirrors w/ sport package, new badge (trunk, steering wheel, guage cluster), and the Avant model. All 2001+ cars have the traction control button. Other than that the two are the exact same. Older means more miles, but thats specific to individual cars.