A4 3.0 owners? ur opinion?

AudiTurboB6 · 12-09-2003, 11:59 AM

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?

Mexican Audi (Shane) · 12-09-2003, 12:27 PM

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.

Driving Excitement! · 12-09-2003, 12:29 PM

Longwolf (Christian) · 12-09-2003, 12:36 PM

...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.

mike*green · 12-09-2003, 12:41 PM

Krisko · 12-09-2003, 12:43 PM

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.

A4sp · 12-09-2003, 01:01 PM

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.

Krisko · 12-09-2003, 01:16 PM

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.

AWOT extra 23052 · 12-10-2003, 09:10 AM

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

Adam4KQ · 12-10-2003, 10:20 AM

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

12-09-2003, 12:27 PM	#2
Mexican Audi (Shane) Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,262	Why would you want something heavier, slower and less efficient? 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. __________________ Deal's Gap- 318 turns in 11 miles. Florida- 11 turns in 318 miles. ********************************** 94 Toyota Pickup (22RE BABY!) 95 M edition Miata 04 Acura RSX-S (sold) 05 Accord Coupe V6/6MT/Navi (sold) 02 Jetta 1.8T- all the mods (sold)

12-09-2003, 12:29 PM	#3
Driving Excitement! AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 6,357	Well it is a lot smoother. If your not going to mod the V6 is the way to go if you want more power. __________________

12-09-2003, 12:36 PM	#4
Longwolf (Christian) AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 21,094	Well, wait just a little longer.... ...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. __________________ Christian Founder/Past President - Audi Club FL (1997 - 2007) Gainesville, FL 2013 Audi S5, misano red, nav, sport diff 2007 Honda S2000, the weekend toy Past Audis: '84 Coupe GT '85 Coupe GT '87.5 Coupe GT 2.3 '90 Coupe Quattro '90 90cs '98.5 A4 1.8t '97 A4 1.8tqsm '00 A4 1.8tqsmx '03 A4 1.8tsmx And others that have been in my garage: '84 GTI '90 Corrado '96 BMW 318ti '01 Miata '87 944S

12-09-2003, 12:41 PM	#5
mike*green Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 10,783	Agree... The 2.8's versus the 1.8t's is a huge diff as well. __________________ -------------- --Mike Green - nekbet@gmail.com - My racing blog: http://www.donandmikegoracing.com/blog/ Dayton, Ohio PCA/Rennlist/SCCA 1967 Porsche 912 1975 Hawke DL-12 Formula Ford 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Targa 1996 Jeep Cherokee 1997 Ford F-250 2004 BMW 530i and some prior Audis and Porsches...

12-09-2003, 12:43 PM	#6
Krisko Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,648	The 2005 A6 will have a 250 hp V6. 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. __________________ 2005 Audi Cabriolet 3.0L aqua/tan 2007 VW Passat Wagon 2.0t black/tan 1998 BMW M3 Sedan black/black

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12-09-2003, 01:01 PM	#7
A4sp Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 564	Re: A4 3.0 owners? ur opinion? 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.

12-09-2003, 01:16 PM	#8
Krisko Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,648	No replacement for displacement, even if it's only 3 liters. 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. __________________ 2005 Audi Cabriolet 3.0L aqua/tan 2007 VW Passat Wagon 2.0t black/tan 1998 BMW M3 Sedan black/black

12-10-2003, 09:10 AM	#9
AWOT extra 23052 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,563	Classic recieved some A4s with OEM painted lowers a couple days ago 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 __________________ Tom McMahon

12-10-2003, 10:20 AM	#10
Adam4KQ New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 181	I will have to check those out tomorrow too..... Have to take in Celeste's car for the 50k and other misc stuff. __________________ Adam Roush 97 Jetta VR6 00 A4 1.8TQ Santorin (Sold) 2002 Suzuki TL1000R

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