Just bought an A4 1.8 Turbo.

[TonyRPH]

I had a 535i Auto (v8) but recently had a change in circumstances, which meant I could no longer afford to run it, so...

I traded it for this A4 and a bit of cash.

[TonyRPH]

Ash From Flux said:

Nice car, are you going to do anything to it?

Thanks.

No plans other than just to enjoy it as much as I can.

soad said:

Looks good - inside and out.

You liking it?

So far, yes. I previously owned a 2.8 Quattro, but fell out of love with it due to rattles, oil consumption and various others maladies. At least the 1.8 should be much better on fuel!

150bhp said:

Looks good, i've got 1 too but not a quattro. Looks like yours has been lowered a touch?

I thought that myself, however it looks as though only the back seems to be riding a little low?

[TonyRPH]

bmthnick1981 said:

Is this one of the 1.8T Quattro 'Sports'? Looks like it from the wheels, I think these were 180 bhp, 6 speed, rather than the normal 150 bhp, 5 speed?

This is indeed a Sport. According to the options list, it is a 132kW engine - 132kW = 177bhp or 179ps.

It has a 5 speed box though.

I use the excellent options decoder to work out what options the car was supplied with. A really good site.

Edited by TonyRPH on Wednesday 22 September 09:51

[TonyRPH]

rb5230 said:

Dr G said:

With the exception of the rear spoiler that looks like a standard spec car.

and the wheels and exhaust?

If it helps, these are the options:

X2B = National sales program Great Britain
B0A = Component parts set without country-specific design requirement
CC7 = Alloy wheels 7J x 17
G0G = 5-speed manual transmission for four-wheel drive vehicle
H6G = Tires 225/45 ZR17 91Y
J1P = Battery 220 A (44 Ah)
MJ8 = 4-cyl. gasoline engine 1.8 L/132 kW 20V turbo, MVEG 2 base engine is T8B/T8C
G1D = 7-speed automatic transmission for four-wheel drive vehicle
0JE = Weight category front axle weight range 5
1AH = Electronic differential lock (EDL)
1G3 = Alloy spare wheel with original equipment tires
2PV = Leather trimmed sports steering wheel
5RV = Right exterior mirror: aspherical
5SJ = Left exterior mirror: convex
T8B = 4-cylinder gasoline engine 1.8 L unit 058.D
0YG = Weight range 7 installation control only, no requirement forecast
3S0 = Without roof rails/roof load rack
4UE = Air bag for driver and front seat passenger
0G1 = Gearshift lever
8UD = Radio "concert"
8GD = Alternator 90A
8RN = 8 speakers (active)
1KD = Disc brakes, rear
1LB = Disc brakes, front
3FA = Without roof insert (standard roof)
1BV = Sports suspension/shock absorption

ETA: Not sure about "7-speed automatic transmission for four-wheel drive vehicle" though!!

If definitely doesn't have that!

Edited by TonyRPH on Wednesday 22 September 18:03

[TonyRPH]

Dr G said:

rb5230 said:

Dr G said:

With the exception of the rear spoiler that looks like a standard spec car.

and the wheels and exhaust?

Standard on a quattro Sport.

I got the original product brochure with the car.

And this is exactly how she looks.

I'll scan it if anybody is interested.

[TonyRPH]

Allyc85 said:

looks great that

How do you find the handling, like changing direction through an S bend as these do seem to have a rep as a bit of a heavy barge.

I've had a 2.8 Quattro previously and despite comments of "front heavy" I always found it quite driveable and willing to change direction quickly.

I expect the 1.8 Turbo to be no different, although it is (I presume) quite a bit lighter at the front, therefore I would expect it to be even better by all accounts.

[TonyRPH]

150bhp said:

Looks good, i've got 1 too but not a quattro. Looks like yours has been lowered a touch?

Lowered by virtue of the fact that *both* rear springs are broken!

Was driving on Saturday, and went over a speedbump (just as I usually do, nice and easy - the speedbump can practically be straddled anyway) and !kerchung! from the left rear.....

So I got home and took the left rear wheel off, and lo and behold, the coil has snapped at the base, leaving the broken piece trapped in the bottom coil.

So I removed the right rear wheel, only to find a piece of spring (this time at the top) sticking out..

So yes, you could say it's been lowered lol.

Going back to the dealer this week for new springs.

[TonyRPH]

soad said:

Looks good - inside and out.

You liking it?

So far yes, apart from the saga of two broken rear springs! So I've not been able to drive it much...

[TonyRPH]

Dr G said:

With the exception of the rear spoiler that looks like a standard spec car.

Looking the through the massive history file, the spoiler was indeed fitted later in the cars life.