Im still looking into getting my first kraut car,my bwoi tells me with a tight budget I'm better off with the 2.8 cuz 1.8t A4s tend to need a lot of mech. work due to them f-ing up a lot-TRUE????????

 

2.8 is supposed to be more reliable. the 1.8t gives you the opportunity for performance enhancements. if you're looking for reliable and second car, 2.8 is fine. people talk bout them hitting 300k here. key is maint.

 

short answer im gonna say yes, everytime i see a F-up with a car its usaully the 1.8t thats got it. oil changes have to be religous and hold onto record, t-belt s problem, oil sludge. turob failure. given that the 2.8 can have the same problem but doesnt due to being non turbo. b9th engine are reliable though, ive seen a few 2.8s with 300k+ and a few 1.8ts int he 200k range.

 

yep

 

yes also because many ppl mod their 1.8ts which ofcorse make a plenty of headaches

 

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If you maintain either the 2.8 or 1.8T, chance and your style of driving will make the difference.......... as with any car you buy.

 

Its all about maintaining your car and how you drive.

 

If you're notplanning tomod it, then get the 2.8...









...says the guy in search of an e46.

 

oh, ive had pleanty of problems with my 2.8 lemme tell ya