hey guys i currently have an a6 2.7t tip and wanted to go stage 3 with it but i didnt feel like dropping 6000 on tranny work alone. ive been looking at a few 6 speed s4's in my area but i was wondering if there was any differences between the 2000 vs 2001 versions because i kno that the 2000 a6's had more problems with their suspensions than later versions. any help would be greatly appreciated because i am going to put my car up for sale asap and will just be driving my 02 gmc sierra around until i get the s4 and 11 mpg isnt that fun for traveling between the city and upstate every few days (about 100 miles) thanks. is suede interior a bad idea?

 

Between 2000 and 2001 they're isn't many differences, or ones that you would actually notice.

But in 2001.5 they added ESP. I think I remember reading in Consumer Reports that 2001 was a problem year for the S4's, I'm pretty sure but I would have to double check.

 

Do a search, we have talked in great lengths about it.

The suspension is the same, except the very early 2000's had aluminum uprights instead of steel. No more or less problems with suspension.

 

when has suede ever been a bad thing?

 

i got the 2001.5 revised version... i heards there are like bigger turbo lines or some shitt..

 

2001.5 has all the updates. if you think about it you are going to spend a good amount of money if you get a S4 as well. most need new control arms (all years were bad for that) new 02's maf most likely and possibly a new TB and water pump not only that but with you upgrade to stage 3 you will need a clutch.

Just a thought.....I am a hipacret tho as I changed from a tip to a 6 speed in my car....but in the end you don't need to spend 6k for a good trans. In the end you need a Tc and a Vb if you do the both you should be good for the stage 3 power......not only that but if you look at the pricing you are spending almost the same as you would if you got a lwfw and a stage 3 clutch


Just a thought