Audi Cabriolet 3.2 - thoughts?

[TeaVR]

My friend is thinking about buying an Audi 3.2 Cab (06 plate).

I'm guessing this has the same engine as my old Golf MK5 R32 (which was cracking!).

So, anything she should be looking out for? Are these cars pretty bullet proof?

While I'm here, how does the 3.2 compare to the 3.0 diseasal?

Personally, I think she should go for an S4!!!!!

Cheers.

TeaVR

[kambites]

You mean an A5 or a TT?

[TeaVR]

kambites said:

You mean an A5 or a TT?

A4 - thanks.

[kambites]

TeaVR said:

kambites said:

You mean an A5 or a TT?

A4 - thanks.

Ah, 06, I missed that bit.

I might be wrong, but I don't think it is the VR6 engine. As far as I know, that's ever been engineered for longitudinal placement. Some may well be along to correct me soon though.

[stewy68]

The 3.2 used in the Golf was the same as the TT, so I would assume the one in the A4 is the same.

[Waugh-terfall]

stewy68 said:

The 3.2 used in the Golf was the same as the TT, so I would assume the one in the A4 is the same.

Nope, different V-angle. The VW 3.2 is a 247bhp VR6, which has a very narrow angle, I think it was used in the TT and A3, but the A4 uses the same 252bhp V6 (much wider angle) as the A5, A6 & A8

Edited by Waugh-terfall on Monday 8th February 13:50

[TeaVR]

Waugh-terfall said:

stewy68 said:

The 3.2 used in the Golf was the same as the TT, so I would assume the one in the A4 is the same.

Nope, different V-angle. The VW 3.2 is a 247bhp VR6, which has a very narrow angle, I think it was used in the TT and A3, but the A4 uses the same 252bhp V6 (much wider angle) as the A5, A6 & A8

Edited by Waugh-terfall on Monday 8th February 13:50

Oooooooo. Thanks for that. No I know why I loved my R32 so much - the VR6 heritage

So anyone driven the A4 Cab 3.2 ?

[TDutchy]

Been in the S4 equivalent as you think she should go for................Funking quick!

That's all i can contribute, sorry.

[sday12]

TDutchy said:

Been in the S4 equivalent as you think she should go for................Funking quick!

That's all i can contribute, sorry.

Bland-o-tastic!

[Woodstar]

Is it a quattro or FWD, i'm sure they made a 3.2 FWD version which wouldn't be the one to go for...

[TeaVR]

I suspect it's 2wd. Fair point!

[TDutchy]

sday12 said:

TDutchy said:

Been in the S4 equivalent as you think she should go for................Funking quick!

That's all i can contribute, sorry.

Bland-o-tastic!

By any standards, i disagree.

[Lost soul]

TeaVR said:

I suspect it's 2wd. Fair point!

I think it will be 4wd

[Tame Technician]

Front wheel drive ones wheel spin and tourque steer alot, I'd go quatro, have only see one front wheel drive one, Dont think there are many.

Its not a rocket ship but quite spritely. You cant go fast in a Cab anyway.

[3200Multitronic]

I've got one. A fwd multitronic.

Yes, the wheels tend to loose traction easily. Doesn't corner very well and the brakes are not that great.

Sounds well and it's very smooth though.

[Dr G]

Great car for cruising around in but that's what it's for; quattro is a little better dynamically (but still feels heavy) while S4 is fun because it makes lovely V8y noises roof down. Both nice engines.

Don't buy one expecting a TVR.

[3200Multitronic]

I've got one. A fwd multitronic.

Yes, the wheels tend to loose traction easily. Doesn't corner very well and the brakes are not that great.

Sounds well and it's very smooth though.