MikeR

On Tuesday, November 08, 2016 at 11:09 AM, Trevor said:

Hi Saf...welcome to the Forum

Sorry...no Vectra owners allowed on here.....only joking!

I don't think  you'll be too disappointed with the A4, sounds like it's fully loaded being the special edition as well.

I believe the increase in HP is achieved by ECU reprogramming but there was a mod for the size of the turbo K03 to K04  (see link for more info on these turbos)

http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/tfsik03k04conversion.htm

Hope you find the 'right' car and keep us informed of how you're getting on 

Cheers  Trevor

Hi, I used to own an a3 3.2 Quattro. I now own an a4 2.0 front wheel drive  and really wish I'd have looked for a Quattro now. The a3 was great when we got snow,  all my neighbours was struggling to get out of the street yet we had no bother getting out. Go for Quattro but keep it regularly serviced.  

On Monday, November 07, 2016 at 10:57 AM, Trevor said:

Never tried an auto version and I know Yamaha did the FJ with an autobox option.

Does it take a bit of getting used to?

Hi Trevor, don't know how other bikes are with auto boxes having never riden an auto bike before but the Honda is so easy. I was a bit sceptical as I was when I first bought an Audi with the DSG gearbox  (a3 3.2) but the Honda works exactly the same. It does feel strange at first and the odd time I still go for the clutch and my left foot wants to go for the gears. The Honda feels slightly under revved, the engine feels labouring slightly and that the revs need to be bit higher but just like my Audi, you can put it in s (sport) mode which brings the revs higher  (above 2k) or you can put it in manual mode and change gear with little levers on the handlebar, just like paddle shift on an audi. 

I have an a4 cab but unfortunately these don't have a DSG which is a shame but I'm on my second DSG, the first with my a3 3.2 and now with my a1. No doubt you can tell now that I'm a massive fan of the DSG gearboxes!  😊

Hi, just recently took the plunge and got back into biking with a Honda NC750S. Went for a test ride and fell in love,  it's the model with the auto box that works just like the DSG in Audi's, and if you've never driven  (or ridden) a car or bike and are thinking of it,  DO IT they're brilliant  (the gearboxes that is)

Love riding my bike,  even in the cold weather. 

On Thursday, November 03, 2016 at 8:26 AM, Trevor said:

Hi MIke....welcome to the Forum

Two Audi family...that's great except for the fight over who's going to drive the Cabriolet, I imagine? 

Looking forward to reading your posts

Cheers   Trevor

Thanks Trevor, no point in fighting, the wife always wins 😊 but I do love driving the a1 I'm a big fan of the DSG gearbox. 

On Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 5:47 PM, CH47Driver said:

Hi all. I'm new to the Forum as I'm about to take the plunge on an A4 Cabrio. I had an S2000 until fairly recently and I'm missing that rag top vibe, but having a family now means a replacement has to have 4 seats!

So, I think I've come up with the "right answer" for me...

I think Petrol as I have heard of too many problems with VAG TDi engines (from friends who have had big bills and from online forums too) - injectors, water pumps, DPFs, etc etc and as the car would be a keeper, I just want it to be as risk-free as any second hand car could be. IN the case of a petrol, it would have to be the 2.0 TFSI as it offers the best compromise between performance and frugality.

Transmission wise, I'm split. I'd quite like an auto, mainly for convenience and the fact it's much more of a cruiser than a GT (with paddles as I perceive them to be more "fun") but again I've heard lots of bad things about the Multitronic box reliability wise. I think the consensus is that they don't have as many issues with the TFSI due to the lower torque output of that engine and that if it has been serviced properly then it should be ok anyway. The car I'm looking at is an 09 plate with 42K miles and a FASH, so hopefully a test drive, a look at the books and a couple of phone calls to Audi should de-risk it as much as I can.

I'm more than happy for people to pick my argument apart. I'm looking for either reassurance that I've made sound decisions, or the fact I've been an idiot...

Thanks in advance!

 

Hi, just joined forum so apologies for late answer. If you haven't already bought one, I have owned an a4 cab auto for 4 years and love it. Some early models had problems with auto boxes but Audi sorted it by the later models. You're right about the diesels, I was put off buying one so bought a 2.0 petrol, these are much better and stronger than the 1.8. The Multitronic is fine if you keep it serviced. It doesn't have gears like the DSG gearboxes, it is just one gear, if you put it in manual mode or use the paddles, all it does is move to rev  (engine revs) range higher. My son calls them a pretend gearbox! Fantastic cars though.

On Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 9:48 PM, MartCart78 said:

hi

 

need some help , i have a A4 Convertible i need to clean it how do i tell if it is vinyl or fabric

it is a 55 plate 

Hi, don't know of any Audi's that use vinyl, I'm sure they're all fabric. As for cleaning just use soapy water. Use water proofing kits like auto glym every 4 -6 months, you can see the water run off afterwards. Never use pressure washers! 

Hi, I'm Mike and have just joined audi owners club. My wife Sylvia has an a1 1.4 (185bhp) unfortunately in garage getting repaired for the second time due to accident  (nothing sserious) having owned this for only 4 months and we love it to bits. We also have an a4 cab and have owned this for about 4 years. Can't see us ever leaving the Audi brand