Newbie- thoughts on S2, RS2, original quattro, 2.6 coupe

[asianbond]

Hi guys, new to this board. I'm a major car fanatic am interested in getting into an Audi. Love the shape of the coupe. Saw a few on pistonhead classifieds and also a very nice looking 94 2.6 coupe. I don't know much about these cars yet. Also am considering a RS2 but it is twice the price. Or an original 86 Quattro.

What's the major difference between S2 and 2.6 coupe? With the V6 I assume the coupe would have decent torque and power.

How about between S2 and RS2?

Which one would you guys go with?

Thanks for input.

[quattronutter]

if your thinking of tuning it the s2 is the only one to go for,far cheaper to buy one thats already beed tweaked though if thats your chosen route.....

[MidnightBlueS2]

What's the major difference between S2 and 2.6 coupe? With the V6 I assume the coupe would have decent torque and power.

HPMuirt ( Si ) is the man to answer this one, he owned a V6 coupe for years before buying an S2...

But what is sure is that a V6 has torque but when compared to a turbocharged I5, the V6's torque is lower and will only max at +- 4000 - 4500 rpm.
An S2 has full torque by 3000 !:mischeif:

I used to drive a BMW V8 and after buying an S2, I can tell you that the Audi I5 is an awesome engine, plus it's just begging to be tuned...

[asianbond]

I'm inching toward an S2 cause it's much cheaper than rs2 and appears to be a more nimbler handler. Although I am attracted to original quattro also. Any line on a decent s2 for sale?

I used to own a 00 S4, it was an amazing car.

[Corey]

Although I am attracted to original quattro also.

That's the one if you want handling

[GirlRacer]

Hi, 3 months back i was like you, a fanatic & on cars aswell.
I'd always liked the audi coupe, but didnt have a clue what an S2 was.
Im so glad i went for the S2, & altho ive had a few teething problems,
help/advice is always here when you need it, as there are all a friendly bunch.
Hope you get what you want, & sure you'll enjoy ownership on an S2:mischeif:
I luv my Jimmy (s2) & i have a lot of plan for him

Tina.

[asianbond]

The prices I seen so far are about:

S2-GBP3000-6000
RS2-11,000-13000
Ur Quattro-7,000-9,000
2.6 Coupe- 2500-3500

IS that about right?

It seems like the S2 is great value for money compared to the others. Is it fair to say you get at least 80% ofr the performance for less than half the cost of the others?