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A3 3.2 in DC metro area
by hnxtr
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Jul 20, 2007 (9:41 am)
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It looks like there are great deals to be had for A3 2.0T's. Unfortunately I live in a very hilly neighborhood, and I've got it in my head that I need the Quattro. I expect the somewhat restricted supply of 3.2's compared to 2.0T's to limit discounts. The Edmunds TMV after regional adjustment is only about $780 less then MSRP for the 2007 3.2. For the 2008's, the current TMV is less then MSRP by $2. Given that the 2008's are on their way, what can I reasonably expect to be a price which the dealer would be willing to accept for a 2007 3.2? Also, is it reasonable to expect that the gap between 2008 MSRP and TMV to increase as the model year progresses?
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Re: another 2007 A3 Quote [willyfung]
by sonyvaio
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Jul 20, 2007 (7:49 pm)
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Replying to: willyfung (Jul 16, 2007 6:14 pm)
Is it manual one or DSG?
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Re: 2007 A3 in MD [willyfung]
by sonyvaio
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Jul 20, 2007 (7:52 pm)
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Replying to: willyfung (Jul 07, 2007 10:12 am)
Same question:), is this one manual or DSG?
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Re: 2007 A3 in MD [sonyvaio]
by willyfung
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Jul 20, 2007 (9:34 pm)
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Replying to: sonyvaio (Jul 20, 2007 7:52 pm)
DSG
seems like the dealership is willing to go 2k below invoice to get rid of inventory. thinking about pulling the trigger : )
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Re: A3 3.2 in DC metro area [hnxtr]
by kurtamaxxxguy
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Jul 20, 2007 (10:24 pm)
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Replying to: hnxtr (Jul 20, 2007 9:41 am)
Also, the 3.2's only come with sports suspension, which will give you nice cornering but reduces ground clearance and gives a stiff ride; Just the thing for sporty handling on smooth, flat roads. But if you've lots of dips, crowns or crests, you might want to test drive over those first.
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Re: A3 3.2 in DC metro area [kurtamaxxxguy]
by hnxtr
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Jul 21, 2007 (3:01 am)
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jul 20, 2007 10:24 pm)
I don't expect to be going very fast in the twisty windy hilly access road, so I'm not anticipating scraping up the undersurface. I've had a Saab convertible in the past with no problems, and my neighbors with numerous low slung sports cars don't admit to any problems either. Of course, with slush on the road, I might feel some contact with stuff on the road. Nevertheless, I don't expect that there will be enough clearance difference to rule out the A3 3.2 in favor of 2.0T or any other car in this class/type, in my opinion. Am I being naive?
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Re: 2007 A3 in MD [willyfung]
by sonyvaio
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Jul 21, 2007 (7:28 am)
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Replying to: willyfung (Jul 20, 2007 9:34 pm)
How about the one you qutoe for 25200? If that one is DSG, I think it is better since it is almost 3000 below invoice.
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Re: 2007 A3 in MD [sonyvaio]
by willyfung
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Jul 21, 2007 (9:36 am)
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Replying to: sonyvaio (Jul 21, 2007 7:28 am)
yeah they are both dsg although the 25200 one has about 400 miles on it from extensive test driving. not sure if that makes a difference though
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Re: A3 3.2 in DC metro area [hnxtr]
by blueguydotcom
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Jul 21, 2007 (10:49 am)
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Replying to: hnxtr (Jul 21, 2007 3:01 am)
Opt for the sport suspension-equipped car (3.2 or a 2.0 with sport). We own an 06 A3 and while we love it, even my fiancee - who is prone to car sickness - openly laments the premium package-equipped car's tendency to dip and roll massively in corners. She actually did her own research and came to me asking about putting a rear swaybar on the A3 and maybe swapping the tires for summer sports.
It's a really fun car but it desperately needs a tighter suspension.
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Re: A3 3.2 in DC metro area [blueguydotcom]
by hnxtr
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Jul 21, 2007 (6:44 pm)
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jul 21, 2007 10:49 am)
I didn't drive the 2.0, but the 3.2 didn't feel overly firm on normal city streets. From what little time I had, the 3.2 cornered very predictably and with control and stability. I'm not sure what tires were on its 18 inch wheels.
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