Hey all you A4 experts...I have a question...
I am looking at 2003 A4s. I thought I was sold on a gray 1.8 which I have driven, but I just found a listing for a 3.0 that is only five hundred dollars more with similar miles. I have not driven the 3.0. What will I be getting more? Please do not tell me two more cylinders or more power, I am aware of that. Are there any drawbacks to the 3.0? Gas mileage much worse?
Thanks to anyone who can help.

 

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I did, nothing came up. Thanks for being sooo friendly and helpful!

 

Sorry for the harsh responces we get asked this every day. Here is a post on the second page that was last updated yesterday with your question: https://www.audiforums.com/m_306839/tm.htm

 

Just went through this myself. I'm also a newb so this info came from replies and not based on experience.

2.8(3.0) - Smooth, more refined, more reliable, more inital power, few tuning options

1.8(2.0) - Noisier, better gas mileage, butt load of tuning options

I just bought a 2.0. The 3.0 was much smoother in the test drive.

 

thanks for your help...I guess some of these hardcore Audi geeks in here really bum out if somebody asks a question.
To all you Audi dorks who bum out at newbies...get a life!

 

Sorry for the "harsh" reaction. Even though the topic is covered almost daily i know the search feature can be a pain and often doesnt return what ur looking for. Many apologies, its been a long day at work so far.

 

not a harsh reaction at all...I could have done a better job looking. Now that I have read more posts...the comparison is all over the place!

 

Thanks for understanding, things like comparisons, bov's, what mods are available, chip information such are covered daily. hehe =)