e30 vs audi AWD

[E304life]

Awd adds extra weight in the wrong places, it no secret that a 325i is quicker and handles better than a 325ix

[tndetail]

so the i(S) corners better then the IX??

i am looking for something to be competitive in mainly autocross (as well as daily driver :))

i never got a chance to run autocross in my lat e30 (87 is)

[Mossman]

Coupe Quattros are SICK cars. Sicker than any IX i've ever seen.

But they are problematic.
Parts are scarce
repairs will be expensive.
It will be a bigger pain in your arse.

For 3k you can probably get into a 325ix or a coupe quattro that both need a little love, but the chance of you having less than double that into your coupe quattro within a couple years are slim.

Despite all that I have seriously considering buying a CQ, but never an IX. Man they are sweet looking :)

[tndetail]

i agree.. they look hot. anyone here ran an IX in autocross...? vs a 2wd I(S)?

[ptownTSI]

if you live in the snow i'd really consider a 325ix but otherwise, whats the point.

[tndetail]

so the 325ix is no good on roads/tarmac..?

(better then 2wd?)

[E304life]

so the 325ix is no good on roads/tarmac..?

(better then 2wd?)

Its not that the ix is no good it just not as good as a i/is.

As far a snow goes I have no problems as long as I have good snow tires and I drive a "i'.

[rwh11385]

good snow tires make a 325is fine to drive in the winter.

[nando]

so the 325ix is no good on roads/tarmac..?

(better then 2wd?)

I'm generally about 2-3 seconds slower than my friend's 325i in autox, but he is a better driver and he also has race tires while I'm on 195/60 azenis (that's easily 2 seconds there). I also have an automagic which I just about fried yesterday, haw haw! I guess my torque convertor doesn't like 20-30 seconds of bouncing off the redline in 1st gear...

it can be setup to handle as well, but not with stuff you can buy off the shelf. hell, even finding H&R sports for an ix is pretty tough these days!

[nottoocleanbmw]

audi UR quattro?