What does Oppo think off this...

"Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S." (calebms)
09/29/2015 at 11:57 • Filed to: None

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The A3 is the bigger brother of yesterday’s A3, and is powered by a 3.1L twenty-four valve V6 producing 255 hp @ 6500 RPM, and 243 lb-ft of torque @ 3250 RPM. The V6 is hooked up to a 6-speed manual and an AWD drivetrain. Supposedly the AWD and V6 combo will take you to highway speeds in a moderate 6.8 seconds.

So Oppo, what do you think of this Audi A4?

DISCUSSION (33)

CalzoneGolem > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 12:03

I think that I’d never own an Audi.

djmt1 > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 12:03

I like em but not with that engine. I’d rather go 2l Turbo for better economy or full fat V8 ala S4/RS4 for performance.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 12:05

I like it. Looks like a fun little wagon for all seasons.

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > CalzoneGolem
09/29/2015 at 12:06

What’s your rationale? Just curious...

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
09/29/2015 at 12:07

Exactly. Where I live AWD is almost a must for winters

ly2v8-Brian > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 12:07

Not a fan of AWD, but at least a little better than FWD. Would get as a family car, but seeing as I don't have a family, pass.

jjhats > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 12:08

that’s a sweet wagon. on one hand its unreliable cuz audi but on the other hand its so cheap and you get a lot of car for that money. it depresses me that its slower than my current car but maybe that’s changeable

EL_ULY > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 12:08

Fun little wagon with very nice wheels!

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > jjhats
09/29/2015 at 12:10

My grandpa has owned Audi’s his entire life, and he’s never had a mechanical issue. But I’m 100% sure that he doesn’t push his cars as hard as I do.

And never forget, the only limit to speed is your bravery, ingenuity, and budget.

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > EL_ULY
09/29/2015 at 12:12

I do love the stock rims on here.

CalzoneGolem > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 12:17

I look at an Audi and I’m just like :-|

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > CalzoneGolem
09/29/2015 at 12:22

Just the whole “German garrrrr performance raaahhh” type of thing?

deekster_caddy > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 12:22

I don’t want the repair bill when it breaks, but they don’t break that often and what breaks is pretty well known. So not bad. We have an ‘08 Passat Wagon, and I have no major concerns after 110K and standard maintenance. My understanding is the V6 has a hellacious timing chain job, but that’s a one-time deal.

deekster_caddy > jjhats
09/29/2015 at 12:23

Unreliable, but only for some people. Most of them are pretty damn solid cars.

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > deekster_caddy
09/29/2015 at 12:24

I’ve heard the same...as far as I know most A4s are fairly reliable

deekster_caddy > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 12:28

Maybe it’s just the V8 that has the timing chain job from hell:

http://jalopnik.com/here-s-why-the…

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > deekster_caddy
09/29/2015 at 12:32

I hadn’t come across that article before. Good to know. I am in love with German wagons, so I’m sure this will come in handy.

deekster_caddy > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 12:36

Here’s my wife’s DD - the ‘08 Passat Wagon. Ours is FWD, the only way you could get it with a stick. The 2.0 Turbo is plenty of motor, lots of fun to drive and still beats 30 MPG highway. Not bad at all for a car this big.

Kinja'd!!!

If you can find one in good shape I highly recommend it. It’s been a great car for us.

No AWD, but with winter tires it doesn’t need it. It’s a tank in the snow, no problems at all even driving to the ski mountains in a blizzard.

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > deekster_caddy
09/29/2015 at 12:39

So you’re happy with the 2.0 Turbo? The Passat is basically the lower trim A3, so they are very comparable.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 12:40

I’m gunna call BS on that 0-60. I think my WRX can do it in 6.5 and had more power and probably less weight. I’d still take it tho. The S would be preferable.

ColoradoTaco > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 12:44

Those aren’t stock for an A4. They likely came off an S4. they’re made by BBS, CH is the model

ColoradoTaco > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 12:46

Passat is more akin to the A4, they share the same chassis. The A3 is more like a Golf.

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > ColoradoTaco
09/29/2015 at 12:47

Sorry, my bad. I meant to type A4. The A3 I posted yesterday is basically a glorified Golf.

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > ColoradoTaco
09/29/2015 at 12:47

Good to know. They just seem to fit!

ColoradoTaco > deekster_caddy
09/29/2015 at 12:48

The B6 S4 has the timing job from hell. The chain is on the back of the motor so it has to be pulled to service. The B7s have a similar chain but it is at the front so no pull required. PARTS for both can run up to $3k for the full set of chains.

CalzoneGolem > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 12:49

Nope, just don’t like Audis there is no reasoning.

ColoradoTaco > jjhats
09/29/2015 at 12:50

The V6s are generally more reliable than the I4 turbos but not as much fun. FWIW my old 1.8t A4 was rock solid with normal maintenance.

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > OPPOsaurus WRX
09/29/2015 at 12:51

Agreed on the 0-60. But when you get into the S4 area, you have the timing chain from hell to deal with.

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > CalzoneGolem
09/29/2015 at 12:52

Ah well, I’m the same with Corvettes.

deekster_caddy > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 13:12

I love the 2.0T. Great fun. The Passat is the “B6” body style, I think much bigger than the A3.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 14:40

The A3 is the bigger brother of yesterday’s A3

A4?

I like it, particularly those wheels, but I’d rather have a nice, low emission TDI....

THShorn92 - Left his car in America > deekster_caddy
09/29/2015 at 15:38

I’d agree with liking the 2.0T. My B6 Wagon has close to 150k on it. I have only replaced the Cam follower since I have had it, so not bad so far. Peppy little motor for sure, I get more like 25-29mpg but I also have an auto

pip bip - choose Corrour > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/30/2015 at 06:16

please don’t buy an Audi

i beg you.

they’re not a very well engineered vehicle , seriously!