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| I loved the Audi A3 when I test-drove a DSG A3. After being offered an A3 to test-drive over a weekend, I still thought it was great fun to drive, but I wasn't sure about the car any longer, because the ride was very rough on Philly's potholed roads. Any solutions to this problem, or is it just something A3 owners have to live with? | |
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Replying to: chryka3 (Feb 26, 2006 10:25 am) Can one fit an A3 with tires that are not low-profile? That might help tame the ride(sources? C&D, CU, Edmunds, etc.). I fear the A3's tires / suspension's designed for smooth, well maintained roads, not our worn out byways and highways. |
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Replying to: chryka3 (Feb 26, 2006 10:25 am) Best Regards, Shipo |
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I did check with Audi regarding suspension travel for the A3: They told me to ask a Dealer service department for that info. ????????? Does anybody know what the travel is?
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Replying to: kurtamaxxguy (Jan 30, 2006 1:49 pm) a myriad of variables. Even if you could find out what the "suspension travel" of an A3 was the figure would be meaningless but there's an easy way to determine whether or not it has enough suspension travel--pick your favorite bad road and test drive an A3 over it. Do you know the suspension travel of any car?
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Replying to: andys120 (Jan 30, 2006 4:20 pm) So Audi says visit dealers service departments to ask about the cars? Well, in LA, of 8 dealers I visited via web, 6 have no weekend service at __all__ and two had very short hours on Saturday only (one bragged about being open on weekends). Interesting their service departments are open for so short a time.
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 31, 2006 3:57 pm) Kurt, you're pretty funny. I always fly over train tracks at full speed, and giggle at the SUV drivers almost coming to a stop. Heck, i test drove an a3 here in chicago over some completely wretched roads, way worse than you will ever see in CA. It seems you don't want an a3. Ok. But you don't have to rationalize why to all of us. dave
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Replying to: dhanley (Jan 31, 2006 5:07 pm) Disturbing are lack of answers for basic questions, the USA car's first year glitches and the _short_ service hours for Audi dealers here in Los Angeles. For those A3'ers with great AUDI dealers who back the product and smooth, winding roads to drive on, SALUDE! Meanwhile, it'll be fun to see how the A3's brother, the VW GTI, and the new AWD Dodge Calibre, fares in our market!
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Feb 01, 2006 9:34 am) For those A3'ers with great AUDI dealers who back the product and smooth, winding roads to drive on, SALUDE! I own an A3 in Los Angeles (since September). I've driven it over all kinds of roads and drive it 85 miles round trip per day to work and back. I have the Sport Package, and I have NEVER had any issues with the suspension or tires over the "rough" roads of LA. I have an Audi dealership 5 miles from work who offers rides between work and the dealership when I've had to drop it off for its scheduled maintenance. The dealership has actually been pretty excellent from a service standpoint. I will echo the comments of others when I say you are crazy if you think the roads of Los Angeles are especially "rough". With the exception of some of the older freeways (especially the I-5 through East LA, and parts of I-10, the 710, and the 60) the roads aren't that bad. And driving the A3 along Angeles Crest in "S" mode is incredible.
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