>> Steve, you need to wait for the 2.0T, which should be available with
>> the 6-speed manual and/or DSG automated manual transmission. No idea
>> when it will be available.
>
> Does the 2.0T have enough power for a car of that size and weight?
>
> When I bought my current 2002 3.0 V6 A4Q, I also test drove the 2002 1.8T
> A4, having previously also test driven the 2001 1.8T and 2001 3.0V6.
> Whereas the 2001 1.8T was fine, power-wise, compared to the 2001 V6, I
> didn't think that the same was true for the 2002 models, which were
> heavier. Obviously the current 2.0T has more power than the 1.8T did, but
> the car is now even heavier. I haven't driven either 2009 A4 yet ('cos
> they're not sticks!).
>
> I've also driven a 2009 A5 with DSG, and, while the car is gorgeous, I
> didn't really care for the transmission; certainly not enough to put down
> $52K US on it. I need a clutch pedal! My dealer has an A5 with stick shift
> on the way and is going to call me when it comes in; I'll report back
> after a suitable flogging.


2.0T has something like 211bhp which should be enough for a decent turn of
speed. I'm also pretty sure that the B8 A4 is lighter than the outgoing
model.

On Nov 21, 6:16*pm, Steve Thompson <s...@vgersoft.com> wrote:
> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008, Dano58 wrote:
> > Steve, you need to wait for the 2.0T, which should be available with
> > the 6-speed manual and/or DSG automated manual transmission. No idea
> > when it will be available.
>
> Does the 2.0T have enough power for a car of that size and weight?
>
> When I bought my current 2002 3.0 V6 A4Q, I also test drove the 2002 1.8T
> A4, having previously also test driven the 2001 1.8T and 2001 3.0V6.
> Whereas the 2001 1.8T was fine, power-wise, compared to the 2001 V6, I
> didn't think that the same was true for the 2002 models, which were
> heavier. Obviously the current 2.0T has more power than the 1.8T did, but
> the car is now even heavier. I haven't driven either 2009 A4 yet ('cos
> they're not sticks!).
>
> I've also driven a 2009 A5 with DSG, and, while the car is gorgeous, I
> didn't really care for the transmission; certainly not enough to put down
> $52K US on it. I need a clutch pedal! My dealer has an A5 with stick shift
> on the way and is going to call me when it comes in; I'll report back
> after a suitable flogging.
>
> Steve

I've had loaners with the 2.0T and Tiptronic and thought it had plenty
of pick-up for that car - it would certainly feel better with a manual
transmission. I wish I could get the extra ponies for my 1.8T (yeah, I
know, I could easily chip it). Unless you're a horsepower freak, I
think the 2.0T is a GREAT combination of power and economy, especially
with the manual.

Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA