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BenC5

I've had my A4 01 since this past February and with 17,000 miles now. I love the A4. I get stuck in some awful traffic and the A4 is just great.

I did drive my buddies M6 02 yesterday and found it delightful but for a commuter car where I live, I'd have needed 2 clutches already.

SharkByte

That is correct. 3.15's will have to turn more RPM's on the highway to maintain the same speed as the 2.73's due to the 2.73's being a taller gear. This will of course reduce your gas mileage slightly. My A4 with 3.15's averages around 27mpg on the highway. 2.73's should be more along the lines of 28 to 30mpg on the highway.

However the 3.15's being shorter will get you off the line faster.

0Chuck CoW

Whatever you got...I'll make it MUCH BETTER!

I love the automatics.

If you tune em right, they're more fun than the sticks.

Call me any time.
Chuck CoW

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TopFuelTim

In my opinion, yes. Got a 12.97 time slip at 105mph with 2.73. Major difference was the Yank SS3200 torque converter. Still get good gas mileage also.

Tim Glover

rdline

Happy, no problems, agree with get a tune for it

Rich-L

I have a 2004 A4 Vert with the 3:15 performance rearend. It runs well and is a pleasure to cruise around in town.

Wicked_Z06

Coming from 3 previous 6-speed LSX cars, I'm missing the manual a bit. The auto is great from a dig and straight line, but I miss it dearly in the twisties. I'd like to swap an M6 with my A4 if some one was willing to do the swap... lol.

ignatkor

When you said keep up did you mean the quality of ride? I probably misunderstood something, after I red this post I thought for a second that you meant you kept up with c5 and c6Z as far as performance goes

PostShawn

I dont drive a lot of manual cars but I love the C5 A4. It's pretty strong and I drive my car daily and pretty hard. My day also consists of a lot of stop and go driving and through hills. I mean it won't beat the feel of using a manual but for me driving it everyday it gets the job done and doesn't complain.

03WhiteConv

I like it pretty well although sometimes I'd like to be rowing them myself. 03 A4 2.73

memphis_vette

i love my a4 with a shift kit.

road pilot

I drove a RoadRanger 13 (over) speed for 4 million miles, I was
ready for a automatic. It is really sweet!!

ELECTRONC5

I have a 2002 A4 that I purchased in 2003. The transmission has been no issue at all. I have drag raced it several times, but do not abuse it. It does have a Corvettes of Westchester tune by Chuck and the shift points have been altered and firmed up. It has run a 12.93 @ 110 with GY run-flats, but I've always felt there's more in it. I have Michelins on it now, so I might try it one more time to see if they make a difference. If you know what you're doing, an auto is a pleasure to drive and a lot more consistent. BTW, I have a 2:73 rear and have gotten a little over 30 MPG highway...

Drumss

I mean the quality of ride like you noted....if they really punched it I'm sure I'd be eating dust

Can anyone elighten me about how tough a job or expensive a gear swap would be from 2.73's for 3.15's for instance?

Nick1

Maybe I'm getting lazy, but here in North Jersey, I find the auto preferrable for a daily driver.

Sargechris

I am really satisfied with my A4 with 3.15 gears... It is my daily driver (I am not a commuter anymore, pleasure only)...

I DO plan on getting a tune... And I do manually use the gears--a lot. (carefully, of course! )... Not as good a some paddle-shifters, but FUN!