S4 dsg vs manual

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Been reading up a bit about S4's, considering testing one and getting an Avant.

From what I have read most people seem to think the DSG suits the engine / general car best. In addition most likely to protect residuals as its the popular choice.

I read that the Torsen T-3 centre differential, has a default asymmetric 40:60 front-rear torque split on manual transmission.

Can anyone confirm this?

Because its often said this car is prown to understeer on the edge, but would have thought 40/60 would make that less so.

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Thanks for info on new model. I'm interested in the previous model, the B7. 4.2l V8 quattro. They're around the £20-25k mark now even from main dealers. Which I think represents bloody good value for a sports estate with 344bhp.

B7 (Typ 8E/8H, 2005-2008)

Edited by rapidophile on Thursday 10th September 14:53

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Marc, you're quite right, just found some info on the B6 and its auto tiptronic.

I'm still interested to know if the perm awd system 40:60 front-rear torque split, it was updated from the B6 apparently.

Interested to know what the handling is like on the B7.

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I was initially a little put off by the MPG, but having said that my last Honda Type R had a 2.0l VTEC and driven agressively you'd be lucky to get 250 miles out of tank of V-power c£60. Same with various other 2.0l Turbos I have driven.

I don't reckon I'll be much worse off with a 4.2 V8, especially given the amount of torque meaning it doesn't (have) to be revved quite as much.

I know, I know, I'm trying to talk myself into it.

I'm particularly interested in Stage 2 AMD too.

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TonyHetherington said:

Did you see my post a few days ago of all my MPG stats? Might help....

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...


PS: When you rev it, it makes it faster and noisier. Now tell me you're not going to rev it

Fabulously nerdy, I'm impressed. Its better than I thought. I used to get about that in my old Volvo 2.2 T5. nearly double the capacity and a V8.

I can charge my company 40p a mile too, so sort of covers it.