Is quattro worth the money?
#1
11-19-2007, 11:37 AM
Is quattro worth the money?
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!
#2
11-19-2007, 11:40 AM
RE: Is quattro worth the money?
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
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
#7
11-19-2007, 12:28 PM
RE: Is quattro worth the money?
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.
I agree, test drive both to see whichone you like better.
#8
11-19-2007, 01:07 PM
RE: Is quattro worth the money?
pros- better handling and control, especially in rain/snow
cons- lots more things cost more than they should, and slighty more drivetrain loss
cons- lots more things cost more than they should, and slighty more drivetrain loss
#9
11-19-2007, 01:08 PM
RE: Is quattro worth the money?
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.
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.
