I´m planning to buy an A4 2,8Q -98 with tiptronic. Is there any problem to pull my boat trailer (1300kg with boat) out of the water or would a manual gearbox be better for this purpose?
Regards Bo
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20 years ago
Tiptronic and boat trailer
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20 years ago
Check the load rating first. 3000 pounds translates to a minimum tongue weight of 300 pounds, which is pretty high for such a small vehicle, and if its filled with the kids heading to a day on the lake you may be over the limit.
Otherwise, you really don't want to put a clutch into this equation. Torque-multiplying slush boxes are the much better choice for towing boats up ramps when the prime mover is a relative lightweight (as in this case).
/daytripper '00 s4 6spd