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Replying to: dyen (Nov 25, 2007 8:49 am) Is the A3 available with a "real" manual transmission, or is the DSG a requirement? I haven't made it down to the Audi store (they treated me like crap eight years ago when I was last shopping), so I haven't done the detailed study of the brochure. I may pick up an A4 book while I'm at it.
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Replying to: cdnpinhead (Nov 25, 2007 3:14 pm) Best Regards, Shipo |
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I have the same year car, and had the same tire issue, my P6's were shot at 20,000 miles, and yes they were very noisy. Replaced em with a high rated Bridgstone, the dealer said would last me for 40,000 miles, and they are much quieter, though now i have 21,000 on these..with lots of tread left on em, but they are starting to cup a little bit on the outside....the first set did the same thing. My local tire guy is frustrated...he can't seem to line em (the rear end, not the front end)up setting wise where he thinks it shoud be. |
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Wondering what your thoughts are regarding winter driving with the A3. I would have snow tires mounted for the winter like I do on my 2 current vehicles(2007 Honda Ody and 1998 Honda CRV). My last VW/Audi vehicle was a 2003 VW Passat GLS Wagon and it handled very well. Any insight is appreciated.
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Replying to: jwb18t (Nov 30, 2007 4:28 pm) You seem to realize that winter tires are a good idea regardless of which (or how many) wheels are driven so you are starting ahead of the game. I have no experience with the A3 but I did drive an A4 AvantQ thru a number of NH winters. My advice is keep your head when the weather turns bad and do your best to maintain visibility and to be seen (turn on those lights). Use gradual inputs for steering and brakes and all the usual winter driving techniques that you would use with any vehicle. |
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I've only driven mine through 1 winter, the original P6's were terrible winter tires.Had no problems, using "andys120" advice above  I live in north central Pa, so our winters can be mild or harsh....latley they've been mild.Winter tires obviously is a good idea, which i haven't been using. I can walk to work if needed, so i don't get too excited about it.
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Replying to: dyen (Nov 25, 2007 8:56 am) YET ANOTHER reason to opt for the sport package to avoid the dreadful P6 tires. |
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Replying to: cdnpinhead (Nov 24, 2007 3:28 pm)
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Replying to: sunilb (Dec 06, 2007 7:44 pm) I'm really (really) reluctant to go FWD & haven't even been to the (really crappy, BTW) Audi dealer (count all the way to one, by the way, in the entire Phoenix metropolitan area) to pick up brochures for the A3 & A4. . .yet. But I will. I may, after consideration, have to hold my nose and end up driving an A3/4 or (worse yet) an Acura Tsx, once I allow FWD into my decision matrix. I will be driving a different car a year from now. I've been driving the one I've got for 7.5 years. I can't get exactly what I want, and I'm reluctant to "settle." Bring me a 3-series diesel with a manual. I could even work with an A3 or A4 with a diesel. Or, (credit to C. Shutz) I could flap my arms and fly to the moon. Stay tuned.
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Sadly, I face the same situation in Portland - only one mediocre Audi dealer for roughly 150 miles (2nd nearest one to me in Oregon is in Bend). That, and Audi's refusal to let USA customers have Quattro with the 2.0, killed whatever interest I had in purchasing the A3. I wish VW and Audi USA would wake up, combine dealers, and make it easier to get support for these cars.
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