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That's interesting, I think I will chase up Audi UK again. Their first reply was "Check the handbook" needless to say I was not impressed with their response.

Jim

The problem is (unless someone can prove me wrong) is after 1st Aug 1998 all cars must be type approved for towing and also towbars, the registration book should give the allowable towing weight. It''s not just the base model as in A4 it's is all the individual ones that need type approving and the ...

Not exactly sure if it's the engine or gearbox, Audi probably tested it in extreme conditions and decided not to let us tow anything rather than restrict us to a certain weight to avoid warranty issues.

I didn't think there was anything special about the clutch to worry about it not lasting.

Jim

I was all set for upgrading my S2 Avant that I've had for seven years for a S4 Avant but after doing some homework I find that the S4 is not type approved for towing nor are there any type approved tow bars for them. And if I fitt an A4 Quattro tow bar and had an accident I could be in great trouble...

Hi Will I've got one but it's not quite what you are after but it is a good one 1995 (M) Avant 192k, standard tune Air Con Sunroof 322mm (996) front brakes Recaro front seats (aftermaket) cloth + original seats available RS2 front & rear ARB's with drop links RS2 dampers Blue top mounts 17" Porsche ...

Thanks to everybody for the info.

Just have to find the right car now with as many options as possible for a good price and then see if I can trade or move on my S2 Avant.

I hope the S4 is as reliable as my S2 has been over the last seven years.

Jim

Hi

I'm looking to get a S4 Avant in the hopefully very near future and I was wondering how the two different sat navs compare (RSN-D & RSN-E) and also how they compare to the portable type, (Tom tom etc).

Thanks

Jim