So my goal in the next 2-3 years is to get a 2000-2002 S4. There is a 98 A4 1.8tq that I could get if I wanted, I would then sell my 2.8. Do you think I should just keep the 2.8 until I get an S4? I pretty much just need a reliable car at this point, and wouldn't care to upgrade a 1.8t if I were to get an S4 in the future. Thoughts?

 

well if you don't plan on moding the 1.8t then stick with the 2.8

 

The 1.8 in the paper is chipped and he claims he is making 195 horse. It doesn't have woodgrain or tell me my gas milage OR have a bose system in it[:@]

 

so right now you are about roughly the same in HP, you'd lose bose, and the creature comforts of the 2.8 (the chrome trim ya know)



I mean, I can't make your decision for you but if I were in your position and for sure gonna get a new car in two years or so, I might just wait it out and mod the 2.8 a bit (wheels, C/O, that kinda stuff), whcih if bought right can just then be transfered over to the S4.

 

I like what your saying, the chrome trim is dope

 

im in the same boat i thinnk i should jsut wait to get an s4 but i want to go fast now. i think im just gonna mod my 2.8 because its got low miles and will last longer with less trips to the garage, so yeah maybe chip it s4 side skirts wheels, sway bar new seats maybe recaro or something exhaust.

 

remember, in 2-3 years, the B5 S4 will be going on 11+ years old..... It will be very hard to find one in good condition.... just a thought.... Maybe you should sell the 2.8 and use that money as down payment now?

 

Or at least keep the 2.8 instead of spending the money on the 1.8T and dealing with potentially more maintenance issues than the 2.8 will likely throw. And buying a 1.8T, he WILL mod the car lol - everyone does! Then that's less money left over by the time S4 purchase day comes around. Keep the 2.8, enjoy driving it, and save your money (hopefully somewhere that it might get a little bit of interest).