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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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Hello all. I'm thinking of buying either a new or CPO B7 and I'm wondering if the quattro is worth the money. I own a B5.5 (2003, V6, GLXwithout the 4-Motion) and love it more than any other car I've owned andI'm familiar with the service required, cost of parts etc. What are the true benefits vs. a B7 without it? Thanks in advance!
 
Old Nov 19, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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depends...you lose more power via drivetrain loss w/ the quattro..but the handling is amazing...

it really just depends on what you want...test drive both and make a decision on that

whatever you do...dont get automatic+quattro...that setup is a DOOOG
 
Old Nov 19, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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QUESTION: Is quattro worth the money?

ANSWER: Does a bear sh*t in the woods?

 
Old Nov 19, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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ORIGINAL: six14life

QUESTION: Is quattro worth the money?

ANSWER: Does a bear sh*t in the woods?

sometimes they **** in the zoo!
 
Old Nov 19, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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That's like asking, "If i buy a gun, do i really need bullets?"
 
Old Nov 19, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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where do you live?
 
Old Nov 19, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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For as much crap as people give the FWD A4, I have no complaints about mine. I have had loaners from the dealership with quattro, and as much fun as it is I have no regrets buying mine without it. Unless you live in the mid-west or east coast where the weather gets bad in the winter, its a personal taste whether to get it or not. I live in Texas, where it is still 85 degrees and sunnyin November and we may have 1 day of lightsleet/snow, so having AWD is not a necessity.

I agree, test drive both to see whichone you like better.
 
Old Nov 19, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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pros- better handling and control, especially in rain/snow
cons- lots more things cost more than they should, and slighty more drivetrain loss
 
Old Nov 19, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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ORIGINAL: rwf0011

For as much crap as people give the FWD A4, I have no complaints about mine. I have had loaners from the dealership with quattro, and as much fun as it is I have no regrets buying mine without it. Unless you live in the mid-west or east coast where the weather gets bad in the winter, its a personal taste whether to get it or not. I live in Texas, where it is still 85 degrees and sunnyin November and we may have 1 day of lightsleet/snow, so having AWD is not a necessity.

I agree, test drive both to see whichone you like better.
+1 its all about where you live i live in Socal where its always sunny. i dont even know what snow is people tell me on the forum what it is but i think its a myth.
 
Old Nov 19, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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Yes. Worth the money.
 



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