3.2 quick test drive review

gk1 · 11-08-2004, 12:11 PM

Checked out the 3.2 at the local dealer. All the ones they had were pretty well optioned out stickered at about $49,500. First I'll give my personal likes and dislikes.

Likes:
MMI
Rear heated seats
Rear air vents (center and side)
Power open glove box
Overall power delivery of the engine
Ride comfort
Spaceousness
Advanced Key

Dislikes:
Wheels
-while not horrible, they are not very attractive either, but that is my own opinion.
Front grill
-it's starting to grow on me though
Exterior engine noise
-Valves sounds noisier than my 50k mile 2.7T
Stereo
-This had the upgraded Bose surround sound stereo too with like 12 speakers. Might have just not been set up correctly, but sounded muddled.
Slow power windows

CVT Ben Hogan · 11-09-2004, 10:12 AM

.....somewhat pathetic.....

18s look good though.

gk1 · 11-09-2004, 11:30 AM

I couldn't see gap as bad as you are saying except for the one they had with the shipping blocks still in.

CVT Ben Hogan · 11-09-2004, 01:46 PM

suspension arm. Reach in above the tire and touch it if you dont believe me. Stupid looking on a nice $50K peice of machinery.

CVT Benhogan

qfrog Ti20 · 11-11-2004, 04:17 PM

the fuel pressure pump is also front and center beneath the hood.

You werent hearing valves most likely... but the injectors. The 24v 3.2 also now has roller rockers rather than just straight up cams over lifters like the 12v v6 and 30v v6 engines. I wouldnt expect it to sound exactly like any of the previous Audi V6 engines as its really nothing like them when it comes down to the details... much higher compression 12.5:1 much different valve train and larger displacement.

gk1 · 11-11-2004, 04:48 PM

While it still felt like a nice motor, and was quiet from inside the car. It just didn't have the type of silence I would expect from a $50k car.

11-09-2004, 10:12 AM	#2
CVT Ben Hogan AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 108	You can see the suspension bits in the wheel wells... .....somewhat pathetic..... 18s look good though.

11-09-2004, 11:30 AM	#3
gk1 AudiWorld Super User 2012 Audi S4 My Garage Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,893	Are you sure you didn't see one with the shipping blocks still in place? I couldn't see gap as bad as you are saying except for the one they had with the shipping blocks still in. __________________ 2012 S4 S-Tronic Monsoon Gray Black Alcantara®, Carbon, Adv.Key, B&O, Sports Diff, NAV & park, 19's Eurocode Alu Kreuz Past: 2008 A6 3.2Q S-Line Daytona Gray 2007 A4 2.0T S-Line Ice Silver 2001 S4 Nogaro Blue

11-09-2004, 01:46 PM	#4
CVT Ben Hogan AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 108	LOL. At a distance, say 15ft to the side, you can see the upper...... suspension arm. Reach in above the tire and touch it if you dont believe me. Stupid looking on a nice $50K peice of machinery. CVT Benhogan

11-11-2004, 04:17 PM	#5
qfrog Ti20 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 21,711	its Direct injection... I think the injectors are a little bit louder than normal the fuel pressure pump is also front and center beneath the hood. You werent hearing valves most likely... but the injectors. The 24v 3.2 also now has roller rockers rather than just straight up cams over lifters like the 12v v6 and 30v v6 engines. I wouldnt expect it to sound exactly like any of the previous Audi V6 engines as its really nothing like them when it comes down to the details... much higher compression 12.5:1 much different valve train and larger displacement.

11-11-2004, 04:48 PM	#6
gk1 AudiWorld Super User 2012 Audi S4 My Garage Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,893	Any way you slice it, it was a bit too noisey for $50k. While it still felt like a nice motor, and was quiet from inside the car. It just didn't have the type of silence I would expect from a $50k car. __________________ 2012 S4 S-Tronic Monsoon Gray Black Alcantara®, Carbon, Adv.Key, B&O, Sports Diff, NAV & park, 19's Eurocode Alu Kreuz Past: 2008 A6 3.2Q S-Line Daytona Gray 2007 A4 2.0T S-Line Ice Silver 2001 S4 Nogaro Blue

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