Hi, I'm new to these forums, and I'm about to buy my first Audi.
I've done a considerable amount of research, and I know the technical differences between the B5 A4 and S4, but I am torn between which one I should purchase.
I am considering either the B5 A4 1.8T quattro manual or the B5 S4 2.7TT manual.

My question is: Which one has the most bang for the buck in terms of upgrades and modifications?

Right away, I will be doing intake, exhaust, suspension, and a tune, so I need to know which car will react the most to these upgrades.

Which car has the most potential, and by how much?

Which car gives the most performance per dollar?

Any input/opinions will be appreciated.

 

Of course you start with more on a 2.7TT. more turbos, more pistons, more displacement. But you also have more breakdowns, more expensive, and more maintenance. From what i hear, the 2.7TT has plenty of things that go wrong, hence why we dont see it anymore. If you have the money, get a B6 S4. 4.2 V8, that will keep you busy for awhile going fast. But if we're talking B5, then its 1.8T A4 all the way!


Good luck! Drop it, chip it, free up the exhaust and get some rims!

 

I'd go with the S4

 

he is correct but if you do find a low milliage s4 lower than 80,000 miles i would grab it but other than that the s4 has alot of **** going on lots of issue's lots of maintence parts cost twice as much as the a4 so buy a 1.8t for 5 to 7k and put a stage 3 on the car

 

What kind of hp and torque figures would a stage 3 kit net you on a 1.8T? And how much $$?

 

Get the S4 i got a stock 97 1.8t and am just holding out till next summer when i get a S4. S4 will tear apart a stage 3 a4. Double turbo to 1. but yes it will cost a lot more to fix if problems come up(which they will). If you do the above listed to a s4 and a4 the s4 would win straight up.
but most of us on this forum drive a4's so expect a4 to get the most votes
just to add some video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfVmBrhbWWw

 

the S4 is a performance model to begin with.
So you'll spend alot of money just to make a normal A4 even perform close to a stock S4.

But, the 2.7T is the most expensive engine audi has ever made to maintain.

 

He never really mentioned anything about the money. So i say S4!

DUH!

 

lol ^^ true maybe he's just got deep pockets

 

Go with the S4 if you want power.

Stage 3 (depending on which tune and turbos you go with) will get you somewhere 350-400 HP and 350-400 lb of torque.