B6 vs B7 .. Considering upgrading to 2.0T w/ APR tuning

J2 · 02-14-2006, 06:18 AM

Anyone had a B6 and upgraded to B7? Is there a noticeable difference between the two cars? Any advise or things to consider?

USP · 02-14-2006, 07:40 AM

but overall it's like night and day in terms of power. A test drive should be convincing enough.

MylesPH1 · 02-14-2006, 08:37 AM

It's not just the power. The 2.0 likes to rev, the steering is more accurate, the brakes are worlds better... it's a great upgrade.

autounionkid · 02-14-2006, 09:50 AM

I would agree with you on the drivetrain/brakes issue, but do you really like the way it looks better. Can I see some pics of both your B6 and B7

much appreciated

mmccurdy · 02-14-2006, 10:56 AM

I've had a full day of driving w/ APR programming. It's very fast, now. Gas milage stays the same if you can stop lead footing it! I pass people so quickly now, and since I'm debadged with the Sline package, I've got a poor man's S4.

MylesPH1 · 02-14-2006, 11:19 AM

This is the old car - don't have any of the new car yet! Maybe that's saying something

, but to me the new aggressive look is very cool. Right now I've only debadged it and tinted the windows, so I haven't felt a need to snap a pic. It's a silver 05.5 sedan, manual quattro with all the options except cold weather (though S-line wasn't available on 05.5's, so it's got the split 5-spoke 17's with sport suspension). I need bigger wheels and some door blades to complete the look I want, but the new grille is probably my favorite part. Sat-nav doesn't hurt either

Better go snap some pics today...

autounionkid · 02-14-2006, 11:31 AM

travisA4 · 02-14-2006, 01:26 PM

I went from an 02 1.8t sedan with stage 1+ apr to a now stage1 2.0t avant s-line -- well worth it... its a whole new world...

well kinda

RichAA · 02-14-2006, 03:29 PM

The new car has better standard power than a stage 1 chipped 1.8T, better suspension (although I went from standard to sport, so my impression is skewed), and the brakes are significantly better.

Also, and this was of interest to me, but with the B6, you couldn't get every feature with the 1.8T that you could with the 3.0, like bright trim and power passenger seat. You can with the 2.0T. A big deal? Probably not, but it's nice to be able to get a well-equipped car with the base engine, which I wanted over the 3.2.

J2 · 02-14-2006, 05:32 PM

02-14-2006, 07:40 AM	#2
USP AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,673	Big difference in performance. The sports suspension seems a bit softer on the B7... but overall it's like night and day in terms of power. A test drive should be convincing enough. __________________ Steve NYC Chicks dig teh grillage! My B6/B7 Photo Gallery <a href="http://www.nerdtests.com/ft_nq.php?im"> </a> 2006 A4 S-Line 2.0TQ -Brilliant Red/Ebony Interior -6 speed Tiptronic w/paddle shift -SLine Package -Premium Package -Technology Package -RNS-E -40% Tint Front/Side/Rear -Debadged -Hoen XenonMatch Fog Lights -10 inch Alpine Type-R Subwoofer -Rockford Fosgate Power Series Amp. -Lightning Audio Digital Capacitor -Custom Fiberglass Enclosure -Wiring by Stinger Car on Order: -2008 TT 2.0T Cars Retired: -2004 A4 1.8TQ Ultrasport (gone but not forgotten) -2001 Jetta GLS 1.8T (college ride) -1995 Jetta GL 2.0 (college ride) -1992 Cutlass Supreme (Saved my Life)

02-14-2006, 08:37 AM	#3
MylesPH1 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 589	I went from a B6 Ultrasport Avant 1.8T to a B7 2.0T.. if you do it, you won't regret it It's not just the power. The 2.0 likes to rev, the steering is more accurate, the brakes are worlds better... it's a great upgrade.

02-14-2006, 09:50 AM	#4
autounionkid Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 55	you really like the looks better? I would agree with you on the drivetrain/brakes issue, but do you really like the way it looks better. Can I see some pics of both your B6 and B7 much appreciated

02-14-2006, 10:56 AM	#5
mmccurdy Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 51	APR tuning... nice I've had a full day of driving w/ APR programming. It's very fast, now. Gas milage stays the same if you can stop lead footing it! I pass people so quickly now, and since I'm debadged with the Sline package, I've got a poor man's S4.

02-14-2006, 11:19 AM	#6
MylesPH1 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 589	Re: you really like the looks better? This is the old car - don't have any of the new car yet! Maybe that's saying something , but to me the new aggressive look is very cool. Right now I've only debadged it and tinted the windows, so I haven't felt a need to snap a pic. It's a silver 05.5 sedan, manual quattro with all the options except cold weather (though S-line wasn't available on 05.5's, so it's got the split 5-spoke 17's with sport suspension). I need bigger wheels and some door blades to complete the look I want, but the new grille is probably my favorite part. Sat-nav doesn't hurt either Better go snap some pics today...

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autounionkid Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 55	she's pretty, thanks!

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travisA4 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 242	Re: B6 vs B7 .. Considering upgrading to 2.0T w/ APR tuning I went from an 02 1.8t sedan with stage 1+ apr to a now stage1 2.0t avant s-line -- well worth it... its a whole new world... well kinda

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RichAA AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 927	2003 1.8TQ AT5 --> 2005.5 2.0TQ MT6 The new car has better standard power than a stage 1 chipped 1.8T, better suspension (although I went from standard to sport, so my impression is skewed), and the brakes are significantly better. Also, and this was of interest to me, but with the B6, you couldn't get every feature with the 1.8T that you could with the 3.0, like bright trim and power passenger seat. You can with the 2.0T. A big deal? Probably not, but it's nice to be able to get a well-equipped car with the base engine, which I wanted over the 3.2.

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