Hi, I'm new to this board and would like some feedback, both positive and negative regarding the possible purchase of a new Audi A4 1.8t. Does it require a lot of attention to maintenace and care?? I would also like to boost the hp to about 200+ and would like any suggestion anyone has regarding this topic. I've read about a chip that increases the hp by about 50hp and that a new exhaust system will bring it to about 215. Is this true and how much of a hassle will this be?? Any comments or suggestion will be greatly appreciated. Thansk again.

Not trying to be rude and/or abrupt. However, your questions have already been addressed to the point of exhaustion. All you have to do is search in the forum archives. There you will find more detailed responses.<p>In short, the A4 is awesome -- from a performance and reliability standpoint. Yes, upgrading the chip will add approximately 40-50hp. The exhaust will add a little more hp. The upgrades that are available can increase the hp of the A4 to 350hp and beyond.<p>Good luck.<p>P.S. Make sure you get the Quattro, otherwise you'll be limited to the hp you can add. Plus, it is really not that much more for what you get.

I don't think a new 1.8T should be a maintenance hog for quite a while, and than only if you neglect the car. I think all those chips do is crank up the boost and maybe run a little more advance in the timing. But ya, it is possible to get 200 or so horsepower with just a chip. If you do get a chip, get a $100 turbo timer and run a good synthetic oil. If you're going to do the exhaust go with a 3" system from the downpipe back. I can't say how much an exhaust will give you but 15hp on a turbocharged car is not out of the question.

Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it.