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Re: Is Shipo the Shipo who also loves BMW's? [ccd1] by shipo
Mar 08, 2006 (7:32 am)
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Replying to: ccd1 (Mar 08, 2006 6:44 am)

"Having lived in DC for over 3 years and keeping the car in the garage at home, I just haven't had an issue with side mirrors fogging up that much...at least not enough to convince me to check the box for the CWP."
 
I keep mine garaged as well, however, I've only once in my life had a covered place to park when at work, and I lived in Atlanta back then. All too often I come out from work to a car covered in snow or ice and THAT is when the heated mirrors pay divdends.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Re: Value for the money? A3 3.2 S line [shipo] by dl7265
Mar 08, 2006 (8:57 am)
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Replying to: shipo (Mar 07, 2006 5:09 pm)

I won't bore you by re-posting the VW AG nomenclature. I suppose technically it does, buy pre selecting the next gear ( where it makes faster than human shifts) . But for an old Transmission student a proper slush box as it were would include a torque convertor and sans dual clutch packs. Either way I suspect there will allways be a strong debate, until such time as you can no longer choose a 3rd petal
 
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CWP by misterjj
Mar 08, 2006 (9:40 am)
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Replying to: shipo (Mar 07, 2006 8:00 pm)

"Heated exterior mirrors... that one feature is enough to get me to check off the $700 line item for the CWP."
 
All A3's are pre-wired for them. You can buy a pair of heated "split" mirrors for fairly cheap and use VAG-COM to enable them. If that's all you want, you can buy the mirrors AND VAG-COM for less than the cost of the CWP.
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Re: Is Shipo the Shipo who also loves BMW's? [shipo] by ccd1
Mar 08, 2006 (11:22 am)
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Replying to: shipo (Mar 08, 2006 7:32 am)

I park out in the open as well before getting on the Metro. But this is DC and it usually warms up during the day, even during the Winter. Can't remember a time in 3 years when heated mirror would have come in handy.
 
But misterjj has the perfect solution. I've heard great things about European style split mirrors anyway and was thinking of installing them along with tinting the windows to make it a little more difficult to see into the car.
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the subie vs the audi by kurtamaxxxguy
Mar 16, 2006 (6:28 pm)
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FYI A co-worker gave me several drives in his AWD Subaru WTX. My impressions was it was ok response wise (but you needed to get the revs up for the turbo to do anything), rode well (firm, not harsh), and cornered flatly with good control. But the interior is bargain basement (acres cheap gray plastic) and the rear seat is pretty cramped.
 
I too am on the fence regarding the A3, which has great interior and superb drivetrain, but lack of dealer service and reliability are concerns. But, am hoping for 2007 model year (not far off) that A3 options will be simplified, reliability will be proven, and (fingers x'ed) the Quattro will get a direct injection engine and a touring suspension option.
 
The only other car I know of that __might__ be an alternative is the SRT-4 version of the Dodge Caliber. Its interior will probably be Subaru class, but handling and ride may be competitive. We shall see!
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Re: the subie vs the audi [kurtamaxxxguy] by shipo
Mar 16, 2006 (6:41 pm)
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Mar 16, 2006 6:28 pm)

"The only other car I know of that __might__ be an alternative is the SRT-4 version of the Dodge Caliber. Its interior will probably be Subaru class, but handling and ride may be competitive."
 
That's not a bet that I'd take. The Caliber SRT4 has 225/45 R19 tires wrapped around 19" wheels, here's betting that not only would it be really rough on less than perfect pavement, the driver of a Caliber would be watching the taillights of an A3 pulling away on a tight road course.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Good deal? by moto99
Mar 16, 2006 (9:16 pm)
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I was wondering if a Audi A3 2.0T Manual with the sport pkg, cold weather pkg, sound pkg, and Bi-Xenon headlights for a total of $31,470 out of the dealer is a good price. Can someone let me know. Thanks.
 
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Re: Good deal? [moto99] by misterjj
Mar 17, 2006 (9:31 am)
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Replying to: moto99 (Mar 16, 2006 9:16 pm)

I was wondering if a Audi A3 2.0T Manual with the sport pkg, cold weather pkg, sound pkg, and Bi-Xenon headlights for a total of $31,470 out of the dealer is a good price. Can someone let me know. Thanks.
 
Are you kidding? MSRP is $29,510. Did you forget to mention NAV system? My deal was $1000 over invoice with absolutely NO additional fees. No prep or marketing or any other add-on fees. I think I got a good and fair deal. You probably should be able to do a little better or a little worse depending on the dealer competition in your area. Use the TMV invoice pricing here on edmunds as a base and negotiate from there.
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Re: Good deal? [moto99] by kurtamaxxxguy
Mar 17, 2006 (12:19 pm)
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Replying to: moto99 (Mar 16, 2006 9:16 pm)

does that include the taxes and licensing fees?
 
Wrt Caliber SRT-4 .vs. Audi A3, if Dodge is stupid enough to put 19" ultra-lo pro tires on that Caliber, on any rough road the Audi 2.0 will definitely be showing its tailights to it.
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Re: Good deal? [misterjj] by moto99
Mar 17, 2006 (5:51 pm)
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Replying to: misterjj (Mar 17, 2006 9:31 am)

this price is including tax and handling fees. the car itself is priced at $29049. How does this sound now?

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