Good morning all, my first post and I don't own an Audi ... yet.
I am looking to find a replacement for my JDM Subaru Forester (220/240 bhp, awd, bullet proof autobox, owned 12 yrs and a smile every time the right foot hits the pedal !) . Time for a change.
Looking at the A3, 2.0 or 3.2 turbo engine, petrol, 5 door sportback and quattro system, 2008/9 yr.
So lots of questions I'm afraid and hoping to get some answers and honest opinions please.
1. I believe that there was a model change in 2008, what are the dead-giveaway signs that the car is the later, updated model ?
2. 5 door Sport or S-line suspension - is there a difference or not ? I believe the sport has 17" wheels and the S-line has 18" but is the suspension setting the same ? Have read that the S-line is very jiggly over B-roads and bumps, uncomfortable even. Is the sport the same?
3. Is the 3.2 engine carried on into the 2008/9 year or not ?
4. I believe that the 2.0 TFSI makes around 200bhp, what are the options for a gentle remap to up this and add to the required 'smile factor' and roughly what is the cost for a remap ? ( Forester is about £550 and + ).
5 The Quattro system.. fwd in normal dry but if the wheels slip then the rears engage. yes ? What are the cars like in a bad weather winter ?( Forester is good).
I think that's it for the moment but if anyone would like to add any comment then please feel free to do so.
Many thanks.
Brian L
I am looking to find a replacement for my JDM Subaru Forester (220/240 bhp, awd, bullet proof autobox, owned 12 yrs and a smile every time the right foot hits the pedal !) . Time for a change.
Looking at the A3, 2.0 or 3.2 turbo engine, petrol, 5 door sportback and quattro system, 2008/9 yr.
So lots of questions I'm afraid and hoping to get some answers and honest opinions please.
1. I believe that there was a model change in 2008, what are the dead-giveaway signs that the car is the later, updated model ?
2. 5 door Sport or S-line suspension - is there a difference or not ? I believe the sport has 17" wheels and the S-line has 18" but is the suspension setting the same ? Have read that the S-line is very jiggly over B-roads and bumps, uncomfortable even. Is the sport the same?
3. Is the 3.2 engine carried on into the 2008/9 year or not ?
4. I believe that the 2.0 TFSI makes around 200bhp, what are the options for a gentle remap to up this and add to the required 'smile factor' and roughly what is the cost for a remap ? ( Forester is about £550 and + ).
5 The Quattro system.. fwd in normal dry but if the wheels slip then the rears engage. yes ? What are the cars like in a bad weather winter ?( Forester is good).
I think that's it for the moment but if anyone would like to add any comment then please feel free to do so.
Many thanks.
Brian L
