no... I just got mine. I'm trying to convince my sis to get rid of her A4 2.8 quattro in trade for an IS300 though... if that happens I'll post here...
Eric...
Originally posted by EricK: no... I just got mine. I'm trying to convince my sis to get rid of her A4 2.8 quattro in trade for an IS300 though... if that happens I'll post here...
Eric...
I was acutally going to buy an A4 2.8 Q but went with the IS instead...too many good things standard on the IS vs. optional on the Audi. I also like the IS looks better.
Off the top of my head the following standard IS equipment helped me make my choice: better Stereo w/ in dash 6 disk changer, more HP than 2.8 Q, automatic w/ E Shift, better leather - I like the suede like substance, 17" rims and sticky tires, longer warranty, lower price point than the Audi...I think the HIDs are now standard on A4s but at the time I was looking they were not. I also like the IS looks better.
i had a 98.5 2.8 quattro tiptronic and currently drive a 2001 s4 tiptronic. i love it, i think the only car i would even consider over my s4 right now is the e46 m3 smg. if i were going out to buy a car right now i would probably get the is300 just because it is new and fresh. as you know the a4 has already been redesigned and to me it looks ugly. and bmw is just plain overdone, meaning to me that too many people have it. but the one thing that bugs me about the is300 is that all the hondas/acuras/chevys have the is300 knock off lights, it really takes away from the is300. but if it wasnt for the s4, i prolly would still be in my 2.8 quattro tiptronic, and not even considering any other car.
Annie, did you get the A4 because it is a better autocross car? I would think with the smaller engine and a turbo, you will probably get close to 50/50 weight ratio and have more low end punch.
But isn't A4 heavier than IS, even the 1.8?
I could get the A4, have a GREAT winter car (it's a Quattro) for $16K less, pay off my Honda, and with about $2K in upgrades have a much more fun, much more powerful car than the IS! - for $1200 I can get an upgrade to bump it to 210hp, and 250 lb-ft of torque! Already have H&R race coilovers on it...
heck, it was more fun to drive bone stock than the IS was... 99.9% because of the tranny. I didn't like not having control, I didn't like how short 2nd gear was, it just was wierd... I guess someday I'll learn that I won't be happy unless it's a manual! I'm too performance oriented...
And I'm not sure, but I think the cars weigh about the same. Selling it didn't have much of anything to do with autocross - the 1.8T is NOT the car to have for stock class (the 2.8 is better unmodified for autocross). The IS actually handled very well, but I already have my autocross car, the S2000... although a chipped 1.8T would be awfully fun to play with in Street Modified... hmmmm...
Annie
2001 Honda S2000 - bright yellow, of course
1997 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro - guess what, it's YELLOW!
Long story short i hopped a curb going about 45 degrees into it at maybe about 20 mph passenger tire first.... i put all new lower control arms on it. I got everythin to bolt up pretty nicely except the drivers side i had to basicly force the camber adjustment bolt into place, So it sits ever...
Hey guys and gals,
I was wondering if it would worth my time and money to invest in my 2004 is 300? Nothing too crazy, just add some better rims, better brake kit (slotted, drilled, or blank?), maybe lowering springs, and possibly an exhaust. now i know most of this maybe a must while others...
Ok guys I just got the work I wanted done for my 1JZGTE swapped IS300 with a w55. I haven't gotten it tuned just yet but I have about $2,000 left on my budget. Not quiet enough I know but I am close. I'm probably going to be pushing 400hp which I know can be dangerous for the current...
Hi guys,
Hope you're all well!
Please bare with me as this is my first forum post!
I'm having an issue with my gearbox and wondering if someone could help.
After about 40 mins of normal driving gear changes become difficult sometimes so difficult i can't even get into first or reverse...
Hello, my radiator has formed a hairline stress crack at the top plastic tank. I have read that this is a known issue with our OEM radiators, but I am sure mine was due to low coolant caused by a faulty rad cap. I am willing to invest the extra money and replace it with a full aluminium...
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