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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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Re: A3 3.2 in DC metro area [blueguydotcom]
by andres3
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Jul 23, 2007 (10:07 am)
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jul 21, 2007 10:49 am)
I know you like your cars sporty, but I always thought the A3 Premium would be sporty, and the A3 Sport would simply be SPORTIER.
Are you saying the premium package has a Toyota like suspension?
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Re: A3 3.2 in DC metro area [andres3]
by blueguydotcom
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Jul 23, 2007 (10:25 am)
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Replying to: andres3 (Jul 23, 2007 10:07 am)
It's pretty soft. Like I said, my fiancee is one prone to car sickness and even she asked to tighten up the suspension. Part of that may be attributed to riding in my BMWs and Cooper but still she finds it a bit sloppy day to day.
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Re: A3 3.2 in DC metro area [blueguydotcom]
by andres3
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Jul 23, 2007 (11:30 am)
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jul 23, 2007 10:25 am)
Well, I'm glad I opted for the sport suspension setup, a decision I made after test driving both of the different A3's. My main test was speed bumps.... I liked the way the sport tuning made the speed bump a blimp on the radar screen that dissappeared after you crossed it. Lesser/softer suspensions remind you for a few seconds what just happened.
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