2014 Help
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2014 Help
I am going to look at a 2014 and have a couple of questions.
Where would I find the RPO sticker on the car? Also being the first year of production where there significant changes on the later cars and any issues in the 2014?
Thanks for any help the forum can provide.
Stephen
Where would I find the RPO sticker on the car? Also being the first year of production where there significant changes on the later cars and any issues in the 2014?
Thanks for any help the forum can provide.
Stephen
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I had a 2014 until August and had no issues, there’s another thread that is going similar to this and in general the responses have been similar to my experience. I think the RPO sticker may be under the carpet in rear near battery. There have been changes in subsequent model years but depending on what you are wanting nothing than in my opinion screams out don’t buy a 14, but a 201X. [/left]
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Significant changes from 2014 are the availability of the PDR and the switch from the A6 to the A8. If you plan to track the car, the PDR would probably be a real plus. Many would view the A8 with concern (there have been many issues reported with the A8). If you're looking for a manual transmission and don't plan to track it, then there is no significant differences for any year over another.
Yes, the RPO sticker is under the carpet in the rear near the battery.
Yes, the RPO sticker is under the carpet in the rear near the battery.
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Significant changes from 2014 are the availability of the PDR and the switch from the A6 to the A8. If you plan to track the car, the PDR would probably be a real plus. Many would view the A8 with concern (there have been many issues reported with the A8). If you're looking for a manual transmission and don't plan to track it, then there is no significant differences for any year over another.
Yes, the RPO sticker is under the carpet in the rear near the battery.
Yes, the RPO sticker is under the carpet in the rear near the battery.
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If you live in a mountainous area, as I do, you will do better with a 2014 and its 6 speed transmission. Local driving results in a fair amount of shifting and even with a 6 speed it drives me nuts. An 8 speed would not be fun..
I own a 2014 coupe and have had NO issues sine I bought it back in May 2014... No service issues, no recalls other than the gas filler neck that had to be replaced.......
Good luck..
I own a 2014 coupe and have had NO issues sine I bought it back in May 2014... No service issues, no recalls other than the gas filler neck that had to be replaced.......
Good luck..
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If you live in a mountainous area, as I do, you will do better with a 2014 and its 6 speed transmission. Local driving results in a fair amount of shifting and even with a 6 speed it drives me nuts. An 8 speed would not be fun..
I own a 2014 coupe and have had NO issues sine I bought it back in May 2014... No service issues, no recalls other than the gas filler neck that had to be replaced.......
Good luck..
I own a 2014 coupe and have had NO issues sine I bought it back in May 2014... No service issues, no recalls other than the gas filler neck that had to be replaced.......
Good luck..
I preordered mine. Took delivery Dec 2013. Z51 3LT A6. Only issues I had were the screen flicker and the infamous pinging or warble sound under light load. Both conditions were repaired under warranty. Im at ~39k miles.
Lots a luck on the purchase.
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I had a 2014 until August and had no issues, there’s another thread that is going similar to this and in general the responses have been similar to my experience. I think the RPO sticker may be under the carpet in rear near battery. There have been changes in subsequent model years but depending on what you are wanting nothing than in my opinion screams out don’t buy a 14, but a 201X. [/left]
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My 14 is a better all around driving car than my 17 Z. The '14 feels like limp mode when it comes to the throttle! Not just hp but throttle mapping. Both verts have 3 package and automatic. Do not even notice fewer gears, as it handles Ohio roads so much better than the Z. A track car really is for the race track
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