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zznalg 05-13-2007 04:40 PM

2.0T or 3.2 For My New A4?
 
I'm about to order an '08 A4 and at the last minute a friend suggested that I do not consider the 2.0T because of reliability problems. Is the current 2.0T an inherently more trouble prone engine than the 3.2?

What are the relative benefits/trade-offs of the the two engines?

I live and commute at high altitude -5000-7000 feet. I am being told that the turbo four will equal the six in terms of power output at this altitude, plus it can be chipped for much more power. The 2.0t is less expensive and will get better fuel economy.

It there really a convincing argument to be made for the 3.2 at this altitude? I very much appreciate all thoughts as well as your time.

a4 1.8t 05-13-2007 04:43 PM

RE: 2.0T or 3.2 For My New A4?
 
get the 2.0 u have the warranty anyway if there are issues with it. he is probably right about the power output too cuz the air isnt as dense

zznalg 05-13-2007 05:04 PM

RE: 2.0T or 3.2 For My New A4?
 
I need a reliable vehicle. I drive 800 miles a week through the desert and mountains. I also don't have time for unscheduled shop visits.

edge19lw 05-13-2007 06:27 PM

RE: 2.0T or 3.2 For My New A4?
 
are you going to be modding it at all or just need the car for commuting cause the 2.0 will be better for modding

AteUrV8 05-13-2007 07:04 PM

RE: 2.0T or 3.2 For My New A4?
 
if u wanna mod get the 2.0

if you want a car with some go from the beginning and will last 200,000 miles, get the 3.2

easy enough.

zznalg 05-13-2007 07:10 PM

RE: 2.0T or 3.2 For My New A4?
 
Is there a difference in smoothness?

How big a difference in gas mileage?

Amze 05-13-2007 09:26 PM

RE: 2.0T or 3.2 For My New A4?
 
The 2.0T will show a significantly better MPG average than the 3.2 because its 4 cylinder vs V6

Now, if you chip your 2.0T and put an exhaust on it, then your MPG will be even MOOREEE impressive and you'll be just as fast as a 3.2 V6 A4

I strongly recommend you go with the 2.0T S-line.. You'll love every second of it, you just got to make sure you use synthetic oil every 3-3.5k miles and it will run long and hard.

I'm assuming both cars are as smooth as one and other

stacks 05-13-2007 10:42 PM

RE: 2.0T or 3.2 For My New A4?
 
Maybe you should test drive the '07 models to compare and go with what you like. None of the problems I've had with my car had anything to do with the turbo. Any car can have any number of things go wrong with it.So go with which the model you like best!

SAudi 05-13-2007 10:45 PM

RE: 2.0T or 3.2 For My New A4?
 
2.0t, there are no reliability issues yet, and you have a warrenty. im pretty sure audi learned of turbo reliability problems from the 1.8t which by the way was a fragile engine. the 2.0t is entirely new and as far as i know all of audi 4 valves per cylinder engines are more reliable than the 5vpc.

Amze 05-13-2007 10:51 PM

RE: 2.0T or 3.2 For My New A4?
 
How dare you call my cars engine fragile! You whore!;);)

AteUrV8 05-13-2007 11:44 PM

RE: 2.0T or 3.2 For My New A4?
 

ORIGINAL: Amze

How dare you call my cars engine fragile! You whore!;);)
it is.

SAudi 05-13-2007 11:49 PM

RE: 2.0T or 3.2 For My New A4?
 
ok ill give you that it can be tuned to a bit of power in stock mode but really the intake valves are small and fragile. not to mention the TB always breaking and sludge being its homemade kryptonite. but yes i have driven a 1.8t and i love that kick you get when the turbo spools.

AteUrV8 05-13-2007 11:50 PM

RE: 2.0T or 3.2 For My New A4?
 
and as far as the gas mileage, a chipped 2.0 will not get better gas mileage, it will be alot worse depending on how you drive... you cant add 40hp and 50lbs/tq and except to get better gas mileage.

the 3.2 will be smoother, no doubt. theres a reason thats audi's more "luxurious" version of the a4. the 2.0 will not nearly accelerate as smooth as the 3.2, as far as ride quality it should be the same, depending on whether you get sport suspension or normal suspension.

you totally sound like you need the 3.2, it just seems like what your looking for. the 2.0 is more of a tuner's car, not a car that you drive 800 miles every week. its just true.


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