A4 B5 1.8T Quattro Sport

[Max M4X WW]

Hi, I am trying to gain some information on this particular model of A4. I know they are some sort of limited/special edition and are quite rare, but to what extent I dont know.

If you want a 1.8T with quattro in this shape then this is the only model.

They come with the 10 spoke wheels, unique interior, silver dash trim and dials and a few other bits.



I'm just after any information or experiences people have had really, as I'm looking for one on and off for the other half.

Thanks

[Dr G]

What would you like to know?

Mine is brilliant black and well specced up with electric Recaros and a selection of toys. Have had it for a year and 11k miles now.

[Max M4X WW]

I spotted yours on your profile the other day!

I dont know really, Just any info on production numbers, day to day fuel consumption, performance etc.

How does the quattro system compare to newer ones and are there any major points to look out for?

By electric recaro's do you mean the standard seats with the electric lumbar support?

[Dr G]

Electric Recaro seats out of the S4 were a rare/expensive option (standard interior is the same as a 2.8 sport but in different cloth/leather), ~£1300 off the top of my head. I also have Bose, 6CD, heated mirrors, Auto dim rear mirror, through load, Front centre armrest and have retrofitted HIDs.

I get 26 MPG around town (long term average) or 32 on a motorway run.

Numbers? Not sure but certainly not a lot, they've stayed pretty desirable as they're massively tunable. Quite a few around running north of 400 BHP. Mine is bone stock standard, I'm its second keeper and the service history is complete/correct. Mine needed a routine service, 2 tyres and 2 dampers that had gone soft when it appeared + an aircon service. Unexpected bits were an exhaust flexi (they hang very low and I tagged it on a kerb), a track rod end and a windscreen. Ipod connector was 60 quid off ebay, Xenon conversion was £100+VAT from Richter. Eeeeeeeeeerm, trying to think of anything else. Pretty sure I'll need ARB bushes soon as MOT man commented they looked slightly worn. I binned a lot of the Bose stuff (worn out) and replaced it with Vibe Blackair which was a very worthwhile upgrade.

Performance is good rather than great but it's a nice torquey thing and they respond very well to a remap should you want a bit more. Smooth and quiet at 80 all day every day.

With 102k and the condition mine's in I expect it would sell at a dealer for up to about 3 grand?

Anything else specific you need to know feel free to ask - there are lots of interesting threads about tuning/upgrades on audi-sport.net too.

[Colonial]

Released in 99 and has 132kw - previous 1.8tq only had 110kw, same as the fwd turbo. Only around for 18 months or so. Same engine as the first of the TTs from memory.

Know a number of people in oz who have them who are putting out some big numbers. Very tuneable, but only has the KO3 turbo, so need to look at moving up to a KO4 for real big numbers.

[Max M4X WW]

Thanks for the replies.

The seats sound nice, But I do like the standard ones!

I'm not interested in tuning, bar remap possibly as it is for the other half!

I'm going to look at a Cat D one tomorrow, just to have a look as the GF has never seen one before. But it does have 59k on the clock, sat nav, xenons, rear blind, bose and front centre armrest and S4 alloys!

Everything else sounds fairly normal, Though I may of expected it to do slightly better on fuel.

Thanks

[Dr G]

Seems to do 26 however I drive

K03s blower so a map will get you a little bit north of 200 horsies.

I'm only in Uxbridge if you wanted a peek (at the Ace regularly too).

[Max M4X WW]

Do they have a trip computer?

The info of the one I'm seeing tomorrow lists auto anti dazzle mirror too. So apart from the recaro's it sounds like it has everything!

[Al Wyn]

These are great cars a good allround package quattro with 180hp ...ive known 2 people who have had them and loved them.

[hiltoa]

I had a Santorin Blue Tqs Avant, cracking car that served me well until I upgraded to my RS4. Plenty of info on Audi-sport.net should you need it.
The quattro system is the proper one (torsen, not haldex) and pretty unburstable, the only stuff to watch out for is low oil pressure due to sludged up oilways - caused by bad servicing and / or not letting the turbo cool before switching off the engine. This can ultimately lead to turbo failure, but there are plenty of replacement options and I expect in most cases cured before any major damage is caused by good servicing and driving habits. There are a couple of cheap valves that its always worth replacing on a freshly bought car (N75 and 710N - look it up on Audi-sport.net), the DIS display can lose pixels, and there are a couple of areas where surface corrosion can break through - namely the painted aluminium c-pillar corner trims and the rear plinth above the numberplate.

Otherwise a surefooted, solid car, with a bit of rarity value and a well proven engine that can be 'tweaked' as much or as little as you like...

[Max M4X WW]

Didn't get to see the car today, Was messed about by the seller! So does anyone know of anymore for sale?

Found this on audi sport with the above mentioned Recaro's, Very nice..

http://audi-sport.net/classifieds/showproduct.php/...