radcoup Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 I generally don't like comparison threads like this but here in the states we currently only have the 2.0T Front Wheel drive. In a couple of months we get the 3.2 quattro (haldex gen2). Since these cars have been out in Europe I would appreciate any insight you may have as to which one you think would be more appropriate for my situation. It doesn't appear that we will get the 2.0T quattro anytime soon if ever. The 3.2 Quattro is haldex gen2. As far as I know there aren't any performance enhancements for gen2 like there are for gen1. Also gen2 is not as aggressive as PreX. There is a company in the states that is working to create a bolt on kit for the 2.0T front tracker to make it Quattro. This may or may not be a cost effective solution for making the 2.0T Quattro. It doesn't rain much and never snows where I live. My interest in the 3.2 is because it has the haldex. From purely a handling standpoint do think the 3.2 quattro would be a better in a track situation than the Front Wheel Drive 2.0T ? The cost difference between the two cars is around $4500. I'm not concerned about the price or gas usuage. Thanks for your thoughts... Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quattroboy Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 [ QUOTE ] There is a company in the states that is working to create a bolt on kit for the 2.0T front tracker to make it Quattro. This may or may not be a cost effective solution for making the 2.0T Quattro. [/ QUOTE ] How on earth are they going to turn a FWD into 4WD; sounds very expensive to do after-market and I wouldn't bother. If cost is not the issue then go for the 3.2 quattro, no question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viraje Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Aren't the quattro model boot floors shallower to accomodate the rwd components? Fairly major 'bolt on' if they're going to start changing the structure of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeDesmo Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Think it would be easier to buy a 3.2 Quattro and change the engine........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcoup Posted September 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 The company working on the haldex conversion kit is NGP Racing. I think the phrase 'bolt on' is being used liberally here Yes, I would think this would be a rather difficult mod. I'm coming from a BMW M Coupe so not sure I would adapt so well to FWD. I don't have any driving experience with haldex and doubt the dealer is going to allow an aggressive enough test drive to test it's merit It seems the consensus here is that although the 3.2 weighs more than the 2.0T the addition of haldex on the 3.2 is worth the added weight in terms of improved handling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viraje Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I don't have any driving experience with haldex and doubt the dealer is going to allow an aggressive enough test drive to test it's merit [/ QUOTE ] Does he have a choice? [ QUOTE ] It seems the consensus here is that although the 3.2 weighs more than the 2.0T the addition of haldex on the 3.2 is worth the added weight in terms of improved handling. [/ QUOTE ] I don't think you'd feel the benefit of 250bhp with just the front tyres doing all the work. Unless you have shares in Goodyear of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gren Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 There are now 4 2.0T models in the UK now, up from 2. There's even a non-sport variant! Maybe a little wait and the range will grow in the US as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcoup Posted September 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 [ QUOTE ] There are now 4 2.0T models in the UK now, up from 2. [/ QUOTE ] From what I have read Audi will most likely not bring the 2.0T quattro to the usa. The reason is the cost of getting the gas tank approved. The cost of the approval process can't be justified against the low projected sales. It seems like everyone in the usa would prefer the 2.0T quattro. We just don't get the nice line up of cars you do in Europe. Americans seem to prefer those awful SUV's. The 3.2 will probably do much better since there isn't a 2.0T quattro and maybe that is what Audi is counting on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gren Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Fair enough, but surely the tanks in the quattro models are the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drillslinger Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 I think the A3 3.2Q falls under the same "Approval" as the R32 and the TT 3.2Q. But in order to get the 2.0TQ the go ahead, AoA would have to go through the whole process again I'm now in the same boat as the original poster..... Time for a new car, has to be US Spec, so I'm torn between the 3.2Q (Which would run me around US$35k) or the 2.0TFSI FWD (At around US$31k.... but it's FWD ) So anyway, I'd be interested also in the opinions of anyone who went from an 8L A3 (Preferably Quattro such as mine) to the 8P (Q or FWD). Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergy Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Why oh Why...just by a Q7 and convert it to a mini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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