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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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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Dec 06, 2007 9:07 pm)
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Replying to: cdnpinhead (Dec 06, 2007 8:03 pm) http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=121452 Too bad they aren't bring that here. A 3-series diesel wagon or diesel A4 Avant quattro would be fine too (as long we are dreaming, right?). |
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Replying to: andres3 (Dec 06, 2007 11:41 pm) |
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I am 18 and although i might sound like an extremely new driver to some, i am a skilled one and my mom is offering to buy me a new car. yesterday my mom and i took a visit to the audi dealer (she is also looking at a new car) and i noticed the A3 2.0T. i think it is a nice looking, fast, well equipped car. my other main choice is a VW GLI. i also wouldn't mind driving a nissan 350z or a honda s2000 either, just for fun though. my choice rests on driving feel, comfort, extras, and performance of the manual transmission. any ideas? Philip
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Replying to: mrroboto89 (Dec 29, 2007 7:14 am) I think the A3 is a good choice.. But, if you are looking at VWs, they have some good dealer cash incentives on the leftover '07 models. regards, kyfdx Host-Prices Paid Forums |
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Replying to: mrroboto89 (Dec 29, 2007 7:14 am)  The same day I also drove an 03 BMW 325 (non sport package) and the Jetta was FAR better in handling and acceleration. Probably not a fair comparison...the sportiest Jetta versus the 'old' 325 non-sport...just I wasn't expecting it. Worth a test drive anyway. BTW...the DSG has me converted...no manual for me when a DSG is available. |
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...the first had a 6-Speed with three pedals under the dash and the second had a 6-Speed with two pedals and two paddles (wifey has been having left hip probems and is considering an automatic). To be sure the DSG is the best Automatic transmission I've ever driven, however, IMHO, it seriously detracted from the otherwise wonderful driving experience that can be had from that well thought out car. Funny thing, there's a possibility that our garage is going to be housing two A3s in the near future, the only question is, how many pedals and how many paddles.  Best Regards, Shipo |
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