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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by jim g, Apr 7, 2004.

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  1. AnotherDunneDeal

    AnotherDunneDeal F1 Veteran

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    I haven't seem any problems with the DSP trannsmission although I do know we have replaced two Tirtronics out of S4 in the past 4 months and two CVT (front drive, continually variable transmission) out of A4. Those are the only recurring problems I have seen at our store in the past twelve months.

    The twin clutch would be a lot of fun if it could handle more hp but unfortunately due to the small clutch size, you can only have 250 hp running thru it. 4/100's of a second to complete at real manual tranny shift. Quick.
     
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  2. Ryan S.

    Ryan S. Two Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Good post Audi guy. Im the proud driver of a 98.5 Audi A4 Quattro(m/s). The car has been perfect to me. I havent had one MAJOR problem with it. I highly recommend that if you haven’t driven an Audi Quattro, you do so ASAP. It will, like Audi guy said, change your opinion on all-wheel drive cars.
     
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  3. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    And the Govt will be China :(
     
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  4. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ Honorary Owner

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    You're likely right.
    Best
     
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  5. ross

    ross Three Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    rumors are sometimes just rumors. but in the passing on, the info sometimes gets distorted. would it make more sense that audi/vw might buy fiat, but that ferrari/maser would not be included in that sale? i think montezemolo and a few others have a definete interest in eventually taking over ferrari. between he, todt and schumi they could come up with a good chunk of the money needed, and by their reputations be able to bring in deutsche bank to finance the purchase. just a thought......
     
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  6. Auraraptor

    Auraraptor F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Ross, I hope you are right.
     
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  7. Michael RPM

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    It would not suprise me if Audi bought Ferrari within 3 years. I heard from a reliable source at the Detroit Auto Show that Audi was in discussions with Ferrari to buy the Maserati brand. However, why would Audi really want only Maserati? I would think that Audi would demand first shot at buying Ferrari when it is offered for sale.
     
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