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#11 of 47 Re: . [wale_bate1] by shipo Dec 22, 2006 (6:22 pm)
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 Replies to this message: dhamilton (Dec 23, 2006 10:40 am) shipo (Dec 23, 2006 10:50 am) wale_bate1 (Dec 24, 2006 3:54 pm)
#12 of 47 Re: . [shipo] by dhamilton Dec 23, 2006 (10:40 am)
Replying to: shipo (Dec 22, 2006 6:22 pm) I do think that it's one of the best sorted front wheel drive cars on the market today, the Mini being the best.    Shipo, I know you love rear wheel drive cars, but I prefer any car with a drive train that's well sorted. For instance, 2 rear wheel drive cars I'm not interested in. 1.Any Mercedes 2.Any Lexus  I'd take a front drive A3 over those in a heart beat. Replies to this message: shipo (Dec 23, 2006 10:50 am) wale_bate1 (Dec 24, 2006 3:54 pm)
#13 of 47 Re: . [dhamilton] by shipo Dec 23, 2006 (10:50 am)
Replying to: dhamilton (Dec 23, 2006 10:40 am) I'm not suggesting that the A3 isn't well sorted, because it's not. In fact, it is one of the nicest FWD rigs that I've ever driven. That said, as the A3 can already be had in AWD trim, it's not a stretch to think that it can also be built as a RWD vehicle. Right, wrong or otherwise, it is my belief that an A3 with a RWD layout would be a more balanced car at the limit than the current FWD offering, and more fun to drive to boot.   Regarding the RWD cars that you'd rank as less desirable than the A3: Hmmm, I'm with ya on the Lexus thing, no contest. That said, I really like virtually every E-Class since the introduction of the W210, the E320 Bluetec in particular. Of course I like the MB for FAR different reasons compared to the A3.   Best Regards, Shipo Replies to this message: wale_bate1 (Dec 24, 2006 3:54 pm)
#14 of 47 Re: . [shipo] by wale_bate1 Dec 24, 2006 (3:54 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Dec 23, 2006 10:50 am) I'll take a minor exception to the Lexus ban. Let's say any current Lexus: I took the only one worth owning. Ever. IMNSHO of course.   And, of course, once they started down the path of driving fun, they abandoned it at the first opportunity.   Lunkheads.   A3 as a FWDer is spanking good, but still a FWDer. Pass. As an AWDer, it interests greatly, but is still not RWD, and is heavy with the 3.2. As an S3, I could perhaps forget about the drivetrain layout.   Yes, I'm almost certain I could...   BTW, Merry Christmas everyone!
#15 of 47 Can I convert Premium to Sports suspension? by agis Dec 24, 2006 (5:14 pm)
I just bought the A3 07 Premium package. I love this car, handles great, good pickup and gas mileage. My only concern is the steering feels a bit vague when you are driving straight and speeds 60 -70 mph. I feel I need to do some minor corrections to keep it straight. Would making the suspension more sporty like: 1. Stifer shocks and springs 2. Stronger stabilizer bars front and rear 3. Lower suspension ( I am reading from A4 specs sport suspension) fix this little annoyance? Thanks for your inputs. Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Dec 24, 2006 7:29 pm)
#16 of 47 Re: Can I convert Premium to Sports suspension? [agis] by kurtamaxxxguy Dec 24, 2006 (7:29 pm)
Replying to: agis (Dec 24, 2006 5:14 pm) rlsedition posted this in the Audi AE 3 suspension thread. He found this solution quite acceptable;    "There is a good solution to ride quality, even with the Sport package A3. It KONI FSDs, with a unique design that favors ride just as much as improved handling. A car with FSDs feels like you just "took the edges off" road imperfections like tar strips and coarse pavement. You can even pair them with Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs for an improved appearance."   Sounds like these are even better than the Audi Sport dampers.
#17 of 47 wierd by dhamilton Dec 24, 2006 (10:22 pm)
I usually don't hear people describe Audi's as nervous. BMW's, yeah, Audi's rarely if ever.
#18 of 47 Re: Changes You'd Like To See in the A3 [pf_flyer] by flemo123 Nov 21, 2007 (10:45 am)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Oct 16, 2006 6:00 am) Europe already has the 2.0 Turbo Diesel 170HP and the 2.0 Turbo 200HP with Quattro AWD. Audi USA just decided not to bring these options to the US. I think the Quattro 2.0T would be the most compelling addition to the US range. The 3.2 is way too expensive for this car. The A3 remains a niche car in the US. I don't think it's sales have been very good over here for whatever reason, so it seems unlikely that Audi will broaden the range.   So you might think that the Europeans have it all, but they also sell the A3 with an anemic 102HP 1.6 motor. How sad. Replies to this message: go4dave (Jun 07, 2008 5:00 pm) cdnpinhead (Jun 07, 2008 6:36 pm) go4dave (Jun 07, 2008 7:12 pm)
#19 of 47 Re: Turbocharged 3.2 V6 with 300+ HP [kurtamaxxxguy] by flemo123 Nov 21, 2007 (11:32 am)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Oct 25, 2006 12:02 am) Actually the S3 is cheaper than the A3 3.2 Quattro S-Line Fastback in Europe, which is the equivalent to the top of the line A3 available in the US. Not $50K. However the S3 only appears to come in the 2 door hatchback shape, which is very popular in Europe, and non-existant in the US.
#20 of 47 2009 is on order ... sort of by huntzinger Jun 02, 2008 (6:45 am)
Things that I would have liked to have seen:   a) A diesel motor option.   b) Some exterior color that's NOT on the VW GTI list.   Currently, the Azure Blue that's supposed to be available for 09 is on a "delayed introduction". No word yet as to what its ETA might be, so we might cancel the order...can save $5K if we buy a GTI, or a 2008 left-over.   c) Cloth interior   My wife finds cloth seats warmer in winter, but the 2009's come standard with leather. No word yet on how much the sticker price is going to jump; my guess is around $1500.   d) Ability to get Xenon HID's without getting soaked with other 'buy extra' optional packages.   These typically include a package that includes a sunroof, but due to medical issues, a sunroof is a liability for us.   e) Heated outside mirrors aren't standard equipment, but should be. When you look at the options list, they cost $1000 to add ($700 cold weather package, which requires the $300 convenience pkg) - - yet they are standard equipment at Audi UK.   FWIW, these sorts of "you must get A if you want B" rules for optional equipment make some sense on a car that's being leased, but there's no accommodation if you're buying the car outright. And if you look at the UK market, the amount of mix-and-match customization is amazing in comparison to the USA.   Maybe I'll check out the US wiring harness and if compatible, go buy a pair of Audi's electrically folding heated mirrors that they sell in the UK to be refitted on my A3...I doubt that as a 'repair part' they could cost substantially more than $500 per side.   -hh

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