i have a 2002 1.8T, but want to trade it in for the V6...what is your opinion on the 3.0? especially if u have any mods?

It is a bit smoother, but other than that I cant see any reason to go to the 6. Less mileage, and much less mod potential.

...some rumored changes coming down the road, like painted lowers (spring '04). And the A4s have improved even more since you bought yours; they come with an 18" wheel ultra sport option, standard tire pressure monitoring system, satellite radio option, and some other goodies.

BUT, I predict all A4s will get a serious bump in power by next summer....Audi can't afford to fall any farther back in the hp wars, and we already know that the 2.0L turbo is on its way, so next step would be for a bump in V6 power. Can't be that hard to get 250hp out of that V6.

I've not heard anything bad about the V6; smooth and powerful. And if you are not the type to mod your car, then it is the perfect car for you.

I'm not sure how big the engine will be, but it will be based on the current V6. This came out of either AutoWeek or Automobile magazine.

I have a '03 3.0. I have 11,000 miles and have had the Upsolute chip installed for most of those miles. I recently installed Supersprint mufflers. I like the smoothness of the stock V6, I like it a lot more with the upgrades. More Torque and better throttle, improves passing. A lot of fun to drive.

I for one am off the turbocharger bandwagon. I used to track my S4 a bit and the power wasn't very linear. The car was very fast, but it was moody. Forget about it as a street racer, one day it would smoke anything and the next day I couldn't keep up with a 330i.

Supposedly they had an optioned out 6 speed 1.8T Avant with painted lowers that sold literally hours after it came off the truck.

My car is in for 30000 and the weird rattle Thursday, so I will be checking them out ;)

Have to take in Celeste's car for the 50k and other misc stuff.