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I just have a quick question. I will be getting a new 1.8T in April, and will be leasing it. I really want to put a chip in to boost horsepower to around 200 or so. Which chip would be the best for the money, and also is there any problems with warranty issues? Thanks.
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A chip should bring you to @190-195hp. Debatable as to which chip is 'the best' as each chip vendor makes their chips a little differently (some opt to be more conservative than others, low end vs. high end torque, etc).
The current hot ones would have to be APR and Garrett. You will probably want to also purchase the spare ECU which you would use whenever bringing your vehicle into the dealer for service (its a silly game you have to play to maximize your chances of you car being serviced under warranty), then once you turn it in (if you turn it in at lease end). Search thru this forums archives on chips and warranty issues so that you are educated as to your risks before making a decision.
Good Luck!
The current hot ones would have to be APR and Garrett. You will probably want to also purchase the spare ECU which you would use whenever bringing your vehicle into the dealer for service (its a silly game you have to play to maximize your chances of you car being serviced under warranty), then once you turn it in (if you turn it in at lease end). Search thru this forums archives on chips and warranty issues so that you are educated as to your risks before making a decision.
Good Luck!
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Re: Chipper
How common is it for people to modify these cars while on a lease? It seems like that would be a little riskier than modifying a purchased car under warranty; aren't there default clauses in the lease regarding this issue? I have the lease documents at home, but I'd like to hear from anybody that has experienced the chipping while leasing phenomenon. Thanks for any info.
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Re: Leasing and Modifying
Well, thats a good point. But, throwing others concerns behind MY own, in quest for pleasure
figure they have to deal with it.
Actually Car dealers don't really care about anything? Mods on a Lease return just add resale value anyway.
and I un-likely will turn in my A4, actually Love this car! weird to say but true.
figure they have to deal with it.
Actually Car dealers don't really care about anything? Mods on a Lease return just add resale value anyway.
and I un-likely will turn in my A4, actually Love this car! weird to say but true.
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My thoughts...
I cannot speak from experience as we just entered into a lease (non-audi), but my impression is as follows...
If you leased an Audi and intend to turn in your lease to Audi, you should be in good shape as they will not nitpick in the faith that you are a repeat customer. If you try to turn in your Audi at another non-Audi delaership, they may be more inclined to nitpick since they now have to handle the trade in hopes of making a profit on that as well. If you leased an Audi, why are you going to buy it at the end of the lease? That defeats the purpose of leasing. If you lease for 4 years, then buy it and refinance the car for say another 5 years - you will be paying interest on 9 years! Low monthly payments are attractive but come on, look at how much money you are throwing away! Lease for the right reasons. I want to keep my car for 5+ years, so I am going to purchase once I save enough money to lower the monthly payments. My wife is leasing and will re-lease every 3 years to be maintenance free and always under warranty.
If you leased an Audi and intend to turn in your lease to Audi, you should be in good shape as they will not nitpick in the faith that you are a repeat customer. If you try to turn in your Audi at another non-Audi delaership, they may be more inclined to nitpick since they now have to handle the trade in hopes of making a profit on that as well. If you leased an Audi, why are you going to buy it at the end of the lease? That defeats the purpose of leasing. If you lease for 4 years, then buy it and refinance the car for say another 5 years - you will be paying interest on 9 years! Low monthly payments are attractive but come on, look at how much money you are throwing away! Lease for the right reasons. I want to keep my car for 5+ years, so I am going to purchase once I save enough money to lower the monthly payments. My wife is leasing and will re-lease every 3 years to be maintenance free and always under warranty.
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