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Andrei

Might know somebody in the Washington DC area.<br>I got a deal for 5.5% on a 99, which I think is acceptable.<p>Interested?<br>Andrei.<p>PS: I am NOT a dealer or affiliated with one.

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Mikel

Len Stohler Audi near Baltimore offered me 1400 over invoice on a 99 2.8. I think that works out to be near 5%<br>

Andrei D

Sorry about the delay (moving from office to home).<p>Here it is: Rockville Porsche/Audi in Rockville MD. My salesperson is Chip Bozga, the number is 301-762-9009 (some Lexus person may answer, they're some sort of conglomerate). I was treated very well by this guy, hope he gives you a good deal too. Please mention my name to him - I'm still waiting for my car to arrive, maybe I'll get another price break :-)<p>According to their web page (can't remember exactly the URL), they are one of the oldest Porsche dealers in the US (1954 if I remember correctly) and of Audi (1969 or something). Not very flashy dealership, nor very big, but like I said friendly and no bull - oh, and they also have their own body shop.<p>What I got is 99 1.8TSM, no other extras, at $1300 over invoice. Took another friend over there, he bought a loaded A6 with $2000 over invoice. I guess it depends on you from now on <br>Other terms of the deal: I get my car washed every Saturday for free (all customers get this) and I also get a free loaner when car is in service.<p>I wish you all the luck and I hope you'll get a good treatment. Go Audi!<p>Andrei Dacu, anxiously awaiting my A4...<br>

Drew

Thanks!!! I'll check it out.

Damon

It's all about final drive. What is the final drive ratio on a 328/A4?

Kyle Bailey

According to John, the final drive ratios are 3.89 for the A4 and 2.93 for the 328i. If you multiply the final drive ratio by the gear ratios, you get the following:<p>Audi A4<br>1st - 13.63<br>2nd - 7.55<br>3rd - 5.06<br>4th - 3.66<br>5th - 3.07<p>BMW 328i<br>1st - 12.34<br>2nd - 7.30<br>3rd - 4.86<br>4th - 3.63<br>5th - 2.93<p>In all cases, the 328i requires fewer revolutions of the engine for each revolution of the wheels. If the cars have the same redline, then with the same tire diameter the BMW will be able to go faster in each gear.<p>Someone more knowledgeable than myself will have to explain the tradeoffs between high and low final drive ratios. In simplistic terms, if you assume that speed remains constant during a shift (i.e. wheels and drive shaft are rotating at the same speed before and after the shift) then the larger the change in ratios between gears, the lower the RPM will be after the shift. The A4 has a bigger change in gear ratio (will drop to lower RPM than the 328i) between 1st and 2nd and between 3rd and 4th. The BMW has a bigger change between 4th and 5th. They are essentially the same from 2nd to 3rd. IMHO, the BMW gearing makes more sense, especially since the (unchipped) A4 has so little torque at low RPMs. No flames please - this is just my opinion based on ignorance and a simple analysis.<p>Kyle