Wow, what a great forum. This car has to be good with this much enthusiasm boiling over everyday on these postings. Well, here goes another inquiry about the benefits of 1.8 T vs the 2.8 6cylinder. <p>On the 1.8... <p> Do they really all drone @65 mph? (I just drove the Passat and thought the 1.8 engine was noisier than in the A4.<br> Which chip? Is there a consensus on which one does the best job, and does it truly transform the car & outperform the 2.8? <br> I'm set on the Sport Pkg., but the wife likes Auto, I'm voting 5 spd manual. Is there a profound performance difference between the Auto and Manual shift (like 2 seconds 0-60 that I hear about)?<p><br>On purchasing...<p> Should I expect $1,000 over cost, etc? I'm in Western New York State, and could go to PA or OH if necessary.. who has great deals on this car?<p>Thanks again. Jim

I just bought a 2.8Q manual at YBH in Edgmont, PA and got a very good deal -- 31k with leather, sunroof, trip computer, all weather. I did not drive the 1.8, but I did try the automatic and liked the stick much better.<br>

Any particular reason why you preferred the stick? Was the accelleration differece that much more noticable? Was the 31k out the door? Thanks for the help.

i also bought my 98.5 1.8TQM at YBH. I leased and got the car at a very nice price - capped at 26,100. the sticker was 29,300. or so.<p>i love my 1.8 and saved the money to chip it later. a difference of 5 or 6 grand. i have no problem cruising at 50 - 100 mph. (*sometime even more) i know the chip will make my smile bigger.<p>good luck.<p>21st CDB

Jim:Call Gary Buffington @ Sunnyside, outside Cleveland - no.1 Audi salesman in North America.<br>If you decide on a stick, save the $$$ and get a 1.8QM. If the Tip. wins, spend the extra $4800. ($3800. 2.8 + $1025. for Tip.) - you'll be happier in the long run.<p>Just my $.02.

Great price.. who or what is YBH?