The BaT thread for the cars we won't buy, but kinda wish we would - Page 117

Jeff_DML · 05-31-2017, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

Does this engine have the same issue as the lower level Audi V8 w/ timing chain tensioners wearing out and timing chains slipping? You know, the timing chain that is up against the firewall and needs the engine pulled out to fix?

yes I think so.

JST · 05-31-2017, 02:50 PM

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/200...che-boxster-s/

The whole cult of this engine builder really bugs me for whatever reason. I'd buy a 987.2 just to not have to deal with him.

equ · 05-31-2017, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

Does this engine have the same issue as the lower level Audi V8 w/ timing chain tensioners wearing out and timing chains slipping? You know, the timing chain that is up against the firewall and needs the engine pulled out to fix?

I'm not sure. But this is one car I wish I had owned. Most fun audi I've ever driven, incredible sound, nice feel through chassis. Love that color as well. Worth every penny IMHO.

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JST · 05-31-2017, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by equ

I'm not sure. But this is one car I wish I had owned. Most fun audi I've ever driven, incredible sound, nice feel through chassis. Love that color as well. Worth every penny IMHO.

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I've never driven one, but on paper the stats seem like it would be similar to an E90 M3, no? I thought the E90 had the better chassis than that gen A4, but maybe the RS4 has secret sauce.

equ · 05-31-2017, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

I've never driven one, but on paper the stats seem like it would be similar to an E90 M3, no? I thought the E90 had the better chassis than that gen A4, but maybe the RS4 has secret sauce.

Drive one. To me it didn't but then again I liked the e92 m3, so maybe my standards are low. The sound was incredible, I didn't feel like it lacked for low end torque. Reason (the whore) pushed me to a b8.5 s4, but honestly I preferred the b7 rs4, I just couldn't bring myself to buy one for daily duty and put it in snow and salt. It felt special, "it spoke to me". Not the looks, not the dated/flat console cabin, the engine, steering, shifting.

Theo · 06-01-2017, 11:58 AM

How much is a manual conversion again?

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/199...convertible-6/

zach · 06-01-2017, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Theo

How much is a manual conversion again?

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/199...convertible-6/

That stupid front lip spoiler thing makes it look like it has a goatee.

wdc330i · 06-01-2017, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Theo

How much is a manual conversion again?

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/199...convertible-6/

Wow.

John V · 06-01-2017, 12:29 PM

How much is a hardtop conversion again?

wdc330i · 06-01-2017, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

How much is a hardtop conversion again?

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