1.8t Vs. 2.8 Engine

44soccer · 12-18-2005, 05:11 PM

I am looking to purchase my son his first car. Interested in an A4 and based on budget it looks like we will need to stay around a 1999 model. Between the two engines that year, 1.8T and 2.8 are there any issues I need to beaware of? Any recommendations?

**AllWheelGrip** · 12-18-2005, 06:02 PM

im sure u dont plan for your son modify the car for speed so i say you should get him a 2.8 becasue even if he wants to modify the engine there is nuthing he can really do

2.8s are more relible then the 1.8Ts, the 1.8Ts have alot of issues with oil sluge
the 1.8T becasue of the turbo u have to baby it and stuff but the 2.8 can take a lil
more punishment

**mandoh** · 12-18-2005, 07:36 PM

AllWheelGrip is absolutly right about modifyig parts. u can't really do much with the 2.8 but either way when something breaks like the timing belt and water pump, it will run from 860-1000 dollars to fix for both cars. i'm 18 and i found out the hard way about audi being a very expensive car, but it is well worth the money!!!! well good luck on your decision and u won't be disapointed with the a4.

Armando1589 · 12-18-2005, 09:57 PM

I got a 2.8 for my first car and like it a lot...there are like zero mods but it is fun to drive if not manual look into tiptronic it will add something to the driving experience. A4 has been great so far but get a solid warranty. Good luck

volcanoblack · 12-19-2005, 02:10 AM

The only reason to get a 1.8T motor is for a bit better gas mileage. It is also slower and might be a safer car for your son. It just won't accelerate that fast. And being several hundred pounds lighter than the V6 might keep you son out of trouble since it handles a bit better than the V6.

Otherwise, I agree with the others, the V6 is probably the better choice.

VB

cheesemax · 12-19-2005, 03:32 PM

Another thing to keep in mind is your planned driving habits. V6 is smoother and quiter (lower rpms) than the 1.8T at highway speeds, so if you do highway trips fairly often vs. alot of city driving, the V6 will be the better choice.
The 1.8T is a lighter engine and provides great balance in the car resulting in great handling and little or no under/over steer.

44soccer · 12-19-2005, 09:21 PM

Thank you very much for your comments; it is most helpful.

44soccer · 12-19-2005, 09:22 PM

Thanks for your help, you've been most helpful.

44soccer · 12-19-2005, 09:23 PM

Thanks, your comments are helpful.

12-18-2005, 06:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
AllWheelGrip Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,725 Gallery: (0)	im sure u dont plan for your son modify the car for speed so i say you should get him a 2.8 becasue even if he wants to modify the engine there is nuthing he can really do 2.8s are more relible then the 1.8Ts, the 1.8Ts have alot of issues with oil sluge the 1.8T becasue of the turbo u have to baby it and stuff but the 2.8 can take a lil more punishment __________________ There are many paths to the top of the mountain but the view will always be the same

12-18-2005, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
mandoh Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 486 Gallery: (0)	AllWheelGrip is absolutly right about modifyig parts. u can't really do much with the 2.8 but either way when something breaks like the timing belt and water pump, it will run from 860-1000 dollars to fix for both cars. i'm 18 and i found out the hard way about audi being a very expensive car, but it is well worth the money!!!! well good luck on your decision and u won't be disapointed with the a4. __________________ Its Better To Lead Than To Follow!!!! 1998 Audi A4 2.8l 30valve=SOLD mods-2.75in. milltek cat/bac exhaust,power adder short-ram intake,Giac ecu flash(awetunning),5%tint rear half,blacked out halo headlights 2007 WR Blue Subaru Wrx Sti mods- 3in.catless T/B exhaust,(invidia g200 cat-bac,v2catless D/P),COBB AP tune on 93oct,18x8.5 gunmetal work emotion cr's,blacked out headlights

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12-18-2005, 05:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
44soccer Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9 Gallery: (0)	I am looking to purchase my son his first car. Interested in an A4 and based on budget it looks like we will need to stay around a 1999 model. Between the two engines that year, 1.8T and 2.8 are there any issues I need to beaware of? Any recommendations?

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12-18-2005, 09:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Armando1589 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8 Gallery: (0)	I got a 2.8 for my first car and like it a lot...there are like zero mods but it is fun to drive if not manual look into tiptronic it will add something to the driving experience. A4 has been great so far but get a solid warranty. Good luck

12-19-2005, 02:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
volcanoblack Senior Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 195 Gallery: (0)	The only reason to get a 1.8T motor is for a bit better gas mileage. It is also slower and might be a safer car for your son. It just won't accelerate that fast. And being several hundred pounds lighter than the V6 might keep you son out of trouble since it handles a bit better than the V6. Otherwise, I agree with the others, the V6 is probably the better choice. VB

12-19-2005, 03:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
cheesemax Senior Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 186 Gallery: (0)	Another thing to keep in mind is your planned driving habits. V6 is smoother and quiter (lower rpms) than the 1.8T at highway speeds, so if you do highway trips fairly often vs. alot of city driving, the V6 will be the better choice. The 1.8T is a lighter engine and provides great balance in the car resulting in great handling and little or no under/over steer.

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44soccer Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9 Gallery: (0)	Thank you very much for your comments; it is most helpful.

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44soccer Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9 Gallery: (0)	Thanks for your help, you've been most helpful.

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44soccer Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9 Gallery: (0)	Thanks, your comments are helpful.

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