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Changes You'd Like To See in the A3

47 messages,  Last post on May 29, 2009 at 3:58 PM

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. by wale_bate1
Oct 16, 2006 (7:10 am)
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RWD.
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Audi and RWD? by andres3
Oct 16, 2006 (9:15 pm)
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That won't ever happen will it?
 
How about a 2.0 T Quattro A3 with more aluminum components to equal the exact same weight as the frontrack 2.0T A3?
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Interior Improvements by donthegreek
Oct 17, 2006 (6:53 pm)
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Redesigned cup holders.
You can't use the fog lights unless the headlight switch is on manual...duh..why?
 
Ditto on the #3 comment on the awd issue.
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get rid of iron block engines by kurtamaxxxguy
Oct 18, 2006 (10:54 am)
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my 2 cents from visits and drives (don't own one yet):
 
Should go to aluminum block motors to reduce weight, especially in the 3.2 version which is too heavy for its size.
 
Add a Non_Sports version of the 3.2 suspension as an option so the 3.2 can deal better with bad roads.
 
Also narrow up the interior console. Amazing how many german cars consoles are so wide and enroach into leg room (saturn derived opels have same problem).
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edmunds tests the S3 by kurtamaxxxguy
Oct 24, 2006 (4:11 pm)
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The europe-based driving test came up with some surprises.
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Turbocharged 3.2 V6 with 300+ HP by andres3
Oct 24, 2006 (8:29 pm)
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How about it? And price it at 30K to start.
Dreaming.
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Re: Turbocharged 3.2 V6 with 300+ HP [andres3] by kurtamaxxxguy
Oct 25, 2006 (12:02 am)
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Replying to: andres3 (Oct 24, 2006 8:29 pm)

Yes, Dreaming, unfortunately. The S3 runs over $50K at present, with a 4 cyl turbo.
  
At least the Metalworkers union building Audis and VW's agreed to a slightly longer workweek to help reduce costs.
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Re: Turbocharged 3.2 V6 with 300+ HP [kurtamaxxxguy] by andres3
Oct 27, 2006 (7:14 pm)
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Oct 25, 2006 12:02 am)

That 50K price must be 30K profit.
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Diesel by elemoncelli
Dec 22, 2006 (6:08 pm)
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I'd like to see a A3 with a turbo diesel with 150-175hp, that would be plenty speedy, (0-60 under 7.5) and fun to tinker with for the tuners, while giving stellar performance at the pump too (mid-30s combined). Id prefer RWD or AWD in my perfect car but Id settle for FWD, if it had the diesel.
 
I drove an A3 after they first came out and it was beautiful. The sales rep drove it before letting me behind the wheel, she drove 80 and I felt like we were doing 55. That was an amazing feeling but it made me worry. Maybe they can do something to stop the illusion of slowness. The driver needs to be aware of how fast their going or they'll spend a lot of time stopped on the side of the road. We want to spend our money on gasoline not tickets
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Re: . [wale_bate1] by shipo
Dec 22, 2006 (6:22 pm)
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Replying to: wale_bate1 (Oct 16, 2006 7:10 am)

RWD for me too. From my perspective, the only thing wrong with the A3 is its WWD "Wrong Wheel Drive" orientation.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo

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