Audi A3 Test Drive - What Do You Think?

22 messages, Last post on Oct 24, 2006 at 8:28 PM

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#19 of 22 DSG Notes by kurtamaxxxguy Oct 23, 2006 (10:09 pm)
The A3 3.2 I drove didn't have any trouble shifting upwards, and there seemed to be no hesitation from launch. But slowing down, the DSG tended to grumble and hunt somewhat (it wasn't an '07 - perhaps Audi has improved this.).
#20 of 22 3.2 test drive by tncarbuff Oct 24, 2006 (9:03 am)
Well, I drove a 2007 this weekend, and unfortunately, it did have noticeable hesitation from launch. I loved the DSG transmission once the car was moving, but from a standing position, was annoying even scary. Made me very uncomfortable to pull out in front of someone, and with a care of this power, I shouldn't have that problem. The hesitation was there whether in totally AUTO mode, or when shifting via the paddle shifters or via the gear shift. Lots to love, but... (The car was loaded - over $41,000! Yikes!) Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Oct 24, 2006 9:53 am)
#21 of 22 Re: 3.2 test drive [tncarbuff] by kurtamaxxxguy Oct 24, 2006 (9:53 am)
Replying to: tncarbuff (Oct 24, 2006 9:03 am) How does the '07 2.0T fare in this area (does it hesitate on launch?). Could it be a Haldex issue?
#22 of 22 2.0T Launch Hesitation by andres3 Oct 24, 2006 (8:28 pm)
Can't be Haldex cause my non-quattro has some hesitation when gunning it from 0 mph. And with some hesitation comes some benefits...... reduced wheel spin for smoother acceleration.