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Title: The new ride
Post by: sugarcrook on July 06, 2008, 10:29:17 PM
After quite a bit of consideration, I recently picked up an Audi A4 2.0T Quattro special edition.  Manual trans and fun to drive.  Very nice car and given that dealers are generally starving, it was pretty cheap. 

I've had it for 2 weeks and it has a whopping 83 miles on it. 

It's not as fun to drive as the Monster is to ride.   
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: NAKID on July 06, 2008, 10:32:06 PM
Uhhh hello? Where's the pic?
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: sugarcrook on July 06, 2008, 10:45:17 PM
It's just an A4.  A pic is required?  ;D

Did you mean a pic of the Monster?
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: BWClark on July 07, 2008, 12:15:48 AM
Both! Seeing is believing! Nothing exists without a picture!   ;D   [popcorn]
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: factorPlayer on July 07, 2008, 01:08:37 AM
let's see some A4 pr0n up here...  pronto..

had a 98 A4 for a couple years, a lot of fun til I had to let her go.
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: 55Spy on July 07, 2008, 03:01:22 AM
nothing exists without a pic
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: metallimonster on July 07, 2008, 05:18:58 AM
I worked on Audi's for 3 years and those new A4's are bullet proof. The 2.0L does not have near the problems the 1.8L did. Congrats man.
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: jdubbs32584 on July 07, 2008, 08:24:41 AM
I bought an Audi A4T Quattro a couple months ago. Not a special edition but I freakin love that turbo. I'll grab some pics and post up some A4 porn as well.
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: acalles on July 07, 2008, 09:51:21 AM
sweet.

2.0t is a great engine, but DO NOT use cheap fuel.

since its direct injection, fuel never sprays onto the valves, and if low quality fuel is used it will cause carbon buildup on the valves that is very difficult to remove.

BTW, after the first 500, get a revo flash.. makes a HUGE difference.
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: sugarcrook on July 07, 2008, 02:20:22 PM
Revo flash?  Wassat?

I don't have pics but here's the site:
http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/new_cars/Audi_A4/A4/A4_special_edition.html

Got the gray one. 
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: monster2b on July 07, 2008, 03:39:26 PM
I think this is what he's talking about.

http://www.revotechnik.com/products/index.aspx

Congrats on the car. I have the TT in a 3.2,  damn fun to drive.
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: factorPlayer on July 07, 2008, 04:22:19 PM
Quote from: acalles on July 07, 2008, 09:51:21 AM

2.0t is a great engine, but DO NOT use cheap fuel.


what is this "cheap fuel" you speak of?  [laugh]
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: sugarcrook on July 07, 2008, 04:28:36 PM
Ah, I'm not interested in increasing HP.  If that did something to improve mileage I'd be all over it. 
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: metallimonster on July 07, 2008, 04:56:32 PM
Quote from: acalles on July 07, 2008, 09:51:21 AM
sweet.

2.0t is a great engine, but DO NOT use cheap fuel.

since its direct injection, fuel never sprays onto the valves, and if low quality fuel is used it will cause carbon buildup on the valves that is very difficult to remove.

BTW, after the first 500, get a revo flash.. makes a HUGE difference.

If you do get a flash make sure you let the dealership know everytime you take it in for service.  Audi is always coming out with reflashes for the ecm and will do them automatically.  If they reflash your flash gets wiped out.
Just a little advice.
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: somegirl on July 07, 2008, 09:30:06 PM
I got to max out an A4 diesel on the Autobahn last year. ;D [evil]
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on July 07, 2008, 09:34:58 PM
Quote from: JBubble on July 07, 2008, 08:24:41 AM
I bought an Audi A4T Quattro a couple months ago. Not a special edition but I freakin love that turbo. I'll grab some pics and post up some A4 porn as well.

Does that imply bikini clad redhead on hood of audi? Inquiring minds wish to know.
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: jdubbs32584 on July 08, 2008, 04:53:28 AM
Quote from: someguy on July 07, 2008, 09:34:58 PM
Does that imply bikini clad redhead on hood of audi? Inquiring minds wish to know.

Hon, I am so pale that I blind people when wearing a bikini. Thus, those pictures have been declared dangerous and unsuitable for public distribution. I'm not allowed to post them here.

I'm trying to find the non dangerous ones. There don't seem to be many....
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: TJR178 on July 08, 2008, 05:54:17 AM
Nice ride indeed.  Still need real pics though :)

I have a 2001 A4 30v 2.8 Avant that I absolutely love.
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: jdubbs32584 on July 08, 2008, 06:29:57 AM
Here it is the day I picked it up:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2648992943_e2b025eef9.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: TiNi on July 08, 2008, 06:59:03 AM
i have an '01 A4 1.8 Turbo Quattro
this car has been great, 140K and climbing...
winters have not been an issue since i've been driving this car.

good luck with yours!
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: raulduke on July 08, 2008, 09:04:21 AM
My wife just got a new 2008 A4 2.0 to replace her 2006 A4 2.0 which replaced her 2002 A4 1.8....trend, you decide.

Great cars.  Lovely to drive, not too terrible on gas. 

I am going to be getting a new car fairly soon (to compliment my 2002 WRX wagon and my Lotus Exige S) and have owned several Audis in the past....it will either be a RS4 (used) or a new M3 saloon...decisions decisions...
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: FatguyRacer on July 08, 2008, 10:12:43 AM
Quote from: JBubble on July 08, 2008, 06:29:57 AM
Here it is the day I picked it up:



How'd it look the day after?
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: jdubbs32584 on July 08, 2008, 10:19:20 AM
Quote from: FatguyRacer on July 08, 2008, 10:12:43 AM
How'd it look the day after?


Looked great. Tires a little more worn, more miles on the odo, but great.

It needs a bath right now.
Title: Re: The new ride
Post by: Grampa on July 08, 2008, 10:23:12 AM
bikini car wash....weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee