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Re: Audi A3 Diesel coming for the USA ?? [donthegreek]
by nomowhale
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Sep 10, 2008 (8:40 pm)
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Replying to: donthegreek (Sep 10, 2008 7:30 pm)
Don, after I bought my 2.0T A3 in June I emailed Audi of America and suggested they take their 2.0TDI engine from the new Jetta and put it in their A3 for the US market. The Jetta and the A3 are about the same weight. I received a call back from Audi of America and the representative said nothing has been finalized yet except the Q7 diesel and A4 diesel. I hope they bring the engine to the A3. However, if the don't offer the 6 speed manual they will lose my business. All I know is my next car will be a diesel hatchback unless the cost premium for the diesel can't be returned over a reasonable amount of time. I am eager to see what fuel efficient, performance cars become available over the next few years. A few possibilities have grabbed my interest for my next car--Fiat 500 Abarth, Ford Feista, Ford Focus (European), Mini Cooper D, A3 TDI, Suzuki Swift Sport, BMW 120d or 123d. Who knows if any of these will become available in the US. Time will tell, but the future looks interesting.
Larry
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Re: Audi A3 Diesel coming for the USA ?? [nomowhale]
by dino001
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Sep 11, 2008 (8:02 am)
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Replying to: nomowhale (Sep 10, 2008 8:40 pm)
And how much do you think they'll ask for it? I just optioned 2.0T (of course has to be DSG) quattro with s-line, sunroof and convenience. $37K MSRP! For that much I could have stripped 328xiT with manual, which I prefer by the way! They must be on crack  Granted, I would need a fe grand more for options on the Bimmer, but it would be a bit larger, sweet six-in-line, better depreciation, etc. I just don't get that line of pricing. The base versions are indeed OK, but some of those options are really excessive, to say the least.
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Re: Audi A3 Diesel coming for the USA ?? [dino001]
by nomowhale
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Sep 11, 2008 (2:50 pm)
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Replying to: dino001 (Sep 11, 2008 8:02 am)
I couldn't agree with you more. The car is overpriced. The head of the Audi Dealers Association in the US said the car is not moving because it is priced 10% too high. Sales of the A3 are very weak this year. My car was a 2006 pre-owned so I didn't get killed. I was offered a 2008 base model at $2000 under invoice but I decided to go with the fully loaded pre-owned. If they bring the diesel and hold the line on price increases maybe the car will sell better. There are not many cars that are exact competition. The Mini really is not--different target market. I wanted the Mini but with two young kids and car seats it was a no go. I think the Volvo C30 is the only other luxury hatchback in direct competition with the A3. Bottom line--if you have $37K to spend I would definitely get the BMW.
Larry
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AUDI A3 2.0T
by f8u1e
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Sep 13, 2008 (6:24 am)
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Is everybody who would like one, having as much trouble as us in ordering an A3 2.0T w/6 sp. manual and Sport Package? Audi America continually refuses to accept the order as apparently one or more items in the package is in short supply.
Why will they not accept the order and activate it when the parts are available?
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Re: AUDI A3 2.0T [f8u1e]
by dino001
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Sep 13, 2008 (7:06 am)
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Replying to: f8u1e (Sep 13, 2008 6:24 am)
Is it Audi of America or just your local dealer?
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Re: AUDI A3 2.0T [dino001]
by f8u1e
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Sep 13, 2008 (7:48 am)
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Replying to: dino001 (Sep 13, 2008 7:06 am)
The local dealer - Harper Audi, Knoxville, TN - tells me that Audi America will not accept an order that includes PPS - Sport Package with sport seats, sport suspension and 18" wheels w/225/40 performance tires. I have also been in DIRECT contact with "Malcolm", a Customer CARE advocate at Audi, who is telling me much the same thing. I would appreciate any help as I have been trying to get this car ordered since early June when the prices and option packages were announced.
Thanks!
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Re: AUDI A3 2.0T [f8u1e]
by andys120
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Sep 13, 2008 (8:38 am)
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Replying to: f8u1e (Sep 13, 2008 7:48 am)
They have probably stopped producing '08 models and started changing the factories over to the '09 specs. Have you tried ordering an '09 specced the way you want?
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Re: AUDI A3 2.0T [andys120]
by f8u1e
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Sep 13, 2008 (10:13 am)
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Replying to: andys120 (Sep 13, 2008 8:38 am)
The order is for a 2009 model and I have been trying to get it approved since June!
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Re: Audi A3 Diesel coming for the USA ?? [nomowhale]
by reality2
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Sep 13, 2008 (10:58 am)
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Replying to: nomowhale (Sep 11, 2008 2:50 pm)
My understanding from several dealers that there is not enough stock of A3s in the US as Audi is sending the A3 to more profitable markets. They are selling everyone they have. I guess it depends on the market.
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Re: AUDI A3 2.0T [f8u1e]
by ott666
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Oct 06, 2008 (5:38 pm)
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Replying to: f8u1e (Sep 13, 2008 7:48 am)
It's not the sports package problem but the wheels associated with them. I was told that the wheels for PPS and PDH are unvailable until further notice. Whether you can choose different wheels and still get those packages remain to be seen. Whether Audi will substitute the wheels in those packages are also remain to be seen.
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