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Erik
September 17th, 2004, 15:31
I'm in the market for the new A3 2.0 TDI Sportsback, with DSG.

Anyone here with inputs opn what to think about, what options to get etc.?

roadrunner
September 21st, 2004, 21:26
As no one replayed, I will try to give some inputs.

But let me say this first:

I'm guessing it is not for you, but for your wife and boy. Since my two weeks old dauther - i have a new look at Audis - SIZE is all that matters: maxi cosi, maxi speedi, dreami... either my car shrank or we move more "items" with us :D

Therefore - back to topic - the A3 Sportback is good looking, and practical (baby -> 4 doors), but try your baby carriage in the trunk first.

As the RS6.com admin, you need the Ambition package (sports seats, wheels...

You might like the S-Line Package

The DVD-Navi is very good (MP3, SD-Cards, MMI oriented user interface)

The sunshades for the backdoors - cost more - look much better than the bears/cats from the next "home depot"
The rear sunshade is standard in the Ambition package

If you take the DVD-Navi, considider the telephone integration + multifunctional 3-spoke wheel.

Regarding the Engine-Gersbox combo, I've driven the A3 with the engine - it is a very good engine for day to day deriving (and a lot of torque: 320).

I did not drive the DSG yet, but the comments I've read so far are very positive. I think you cannot go wrong with this combination.

Good luck with your decision and the best wishes to your family

from a young father to another:360:
seb.

bludnik
September 23rd, 2004, 11:16
the 2.0TDI engine is lovely... it really is... the pull in 2nd gear from 2500rpm is sublime... i assume its the 140hp one... 320nm or so if im not mistaking

however, you might want to tune it just a tad so you'll get 185hp from it... then it would be very fun to drive... :D

have fun with your new car...

Erik
September 26th, 2004, 17:50
Looks nice... (from Paris)

http://pics.002.free.fr/800x600/Paris_2004_0009.jpg

http://pics.002.free.fr/800x600/Paris_2004_0008.jpg

Erik
September 26th, 2004, 18:40
http://www.bullz-eye.com/carreviews/2004/audi_a3.htm

steve
September 28th, 2004, 11:57
This is one nice Sportback!

http://www.audiforum.nl/phpBB2/files/au_a3sportback_16_b.jpg

bludnik
September 29th, 2004, 13:43
The new Sportback is much prettier than the old A3... It almost puts shame on it... This is a lovely car for your kids folks, or for the wifey... :dance: hehe

RS4Ever
September 30th, 2004, 01:57
Originally posted by steve
This is one nice Sportback!

http://www.audiforum.nl/phpBB2/files/au_a3sportback_16_b.jpg

very cool pic... very aggressive.. looks great!

Erik
October 2nd, 2004, 18:57
RS3

http://www.auto-news.de/webcore/data/content/Auto_Article_EXT/13108_1092736894900.jpg

bludnik
October 2nd, 2004, 21:02
rs3 ey? that'll be fun to try...

on that pic.... can they get less ruber on the tires? :D :D :D :D

i gotsta get my rims on. bling bling :alig: :D

OlovM
October 3rd, 2004, 17:27
My first post :wo:

I ordered my sportback 6 weeks ago.
This is my specification.

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro

Mauritiusblue
S-Line package
18" 5-arm Design Wheels (RS6)
Plus package (Concert II radio & Electronic Climate Control)
Bose Sound System
Interior Light Package
Xenon headlights
Storage Package
Cruise control
Electric lumbar support
Front Centre Armrest
Cup Holder
16" RS6 Replicas Winter tyres

I hope it will show up att the dealer in about 4-5 weeks. I test drove one last week and let me say I'm not waiting any less after that drive :)

RS4Ever
October 3rd, 2004, 18:03
thats awsome man!

:0:

Erik
October 3rd, 2004, 19:43
OlovM, did you buy at Lecab?

http://www.auto-news.de/webcore/data/content/Auto_Article_EXT/13120_1092834054442.jpg

http://www.auto-news.de/webcore/data/content/Auto_Article_EXT/13120_1092833498401.jpg

http://www.auto-news.de/webcore/data/content/Auto_Article_EXT/13120_1092834425001.jpg

http://www.auto-news.de/webcore/data/content/Auto_Article_EXT/13120_1092834365332.jpg

bludnik
October 3rd, 2004, 19:47
Originally posted by OlovM
Cup Holder

Always the essencial... ;)

OlovM
October 3rd, 2004, 19:53
Originally posted by Erik
OlovM, did you buy at Lecab?


Yes, I bought it from Daniel S at Lecab. Do you know him?

Erik
October 3rd, 2004, 19:55
Originally posted by OlovM
Yes, I bought it from Daniel S at Lecab. Do you know him?

Yup. I bought my A6 2.7T a couple of years back from him. :p
Couldn't stand the poor service delivered by Audi Stockholm, and Daniel offered the best price.
I'm going to give him a call this week for a quote.

http://www.lecab.se/

Erik
December 7th, 2004, 16:04
OK, I'm ready to go ahead and buy one very soon...

Are there more pictures of A3s or A3 Sportbacks?

Looking for pics of A3 in silver, Avus silver, misano red and also with the roof rails (think black is better).

More inputs please!

THANKS!

itisme
December 7th, 2004, 17:16
They don`t work so I can only post links:

delate http:// in the window and it will be shonw (thanks to erik)
red:
www.kak.net/audi/audia3/audia3nymod_sportback28s.jpg

silver:
www.kak.net/audi/audia3/audia3nymod_sportback15s.jpg

www.kak.net/audi/audia3/audia3nymod_sportback24s.jpg

www.kak.net/audi/audia3/audia3nymod_sportback39s.jpg

www.kak.net/audi/audia3/audia3nymod_sportback79s.jpg

www.kak.net/audi/audia3/audia3nymod_sportback74s.jpg

Erik
December 7th, 2004, 17:18
Originally posted by itisme
http://www.kak.net/audi/audia3/audia3nymod_sportback74s.jpg

Thanks! (Just remove http:// and press enter to see pics)

Is this Avus silver?

http://www.kak.net/audi/audia3/audia3nymod_sportback74s.jpg

itisme
December 7th, 2004, 17:22
I`m sorry, I´m not sure, but it`s the best looking - what will not help you much :/

but I think it`s Akoyasilver metallic... in the audi configurator

from the configurator:

Mauritiusblue:
http://mediaservice.audi.com/media/urs/e/f/c/x/50145/2005/8PACLX/14+2y2y/eil7m0/radcr2/tue0a2.jpg

Akoyasilver:
http://mediaservice.audi.com/media/urs/e/f/c/x/50145/2005/8PACLX/14+2s2s/eil7m0/radcr2/tue0a2.jpg

Lichtsilber (Lightsilver?) light=lamp:
http://mediaservice.audi.com/media/urs/e/f/c/x/50145/2005/8PACLX/14+5b5b/eil7m0/radcr2/tue0a2.jpg

Piemontred:
http://mediaservice.audi.com/media/urs/e/f/c/x/50145/2005/8PACLX/14+x7x7/eil7m0/radcr2/tue0a2.jpg

dolphingrey:
http://mediaservice.audi.com/media/urs/e/f/c/x/50145/2005/8PACLX/14+f5f5/eil7m0/radcr2/tue0a2.jpg

brilliantred:
http://mediaservice.audi.com/media/urs/e/f/c/x/50145/2005/8PACLX/14+c8c8/eil7m0/radcr2/tue0a2.jpg

Erik
December 7th, 2004, 17:45
The reason why I ask is because with the S-line package you can order the special RS-colors AVUS SILVER and MISANO RED.

I'm more into silver, so Avus Silver would be a bit special.

But there are no pictures around... OR?

I guess it would be very similar to the Akoyasilver.

QuattroFan
December 7th, 2004, 17:49
How about this one?

http://web1053.server56.greatnet.de/bilder/3768.jpeg

OlovM
December 7th, 2004, 17:57
Originally posted by Erik

More inputs please!


Here's som pics of my sportback. I picked it up at Lecab dec 3 and today i got it back from the MrCap treatment. I think they did a great job to the car's finish. www.mrcap.com

http://www.mogren.info/sportback/

steve
December 7th, 2004, 18:33
That's one great looking Sportback!! Congrats
Great! How is the 2.0T? Why no DSG?

OlovM
December 7th, 2004, 21:37
I had plans for DSG but it isn't available with quattro, and quattro was my first priority.
I think the 2.0T is great and I like it more and more for each day. A big step forward compared to my old 1.8T 180hp.

roadrunner
December 7th, 2004, 23:20
Originally posted by Erik
...Looking for pics of A3 in silver, Avus silver, misano red and also with the roof rails (think black is better).

More inputs please!

THANKS!

Here I found an A3 Sportback in Avus Silver (http://www.audi4ever.at/tb/auto.php?auto=1724&type=2)

The pictures do not justice to the colour - it is better in real life.

It's darker than the original silver, more subtile.

roof rails - my opinion: light car colour -> silver, dark car colour -> black.

If I would buy an Audi, which might happen next year :dance: - when things develope - and I would consider silver, I take Avus Silver for sure.

greets
seb.

itisme
December 8th, 2004, 16:16
And I found an Avussilver on mobile.de :D:

http://bilder.mobile.de/images/autos/201562/11111111149917793-30557-1102354505.bild

http://bilder.mobile.de/images/autos/201562/11111111149917793-30557-1102354505_1.bild

bludnik
December 8th, 2004, 21:00
my mother needs a new car... her volvo is getting old and all wobbely... :boring:

i thought that the A3 Sportback would be lovely for her to cruise around the highstreets with, going shopping or simply going to and home from work...

which should she get? if i could get some tips about color, gear, optional extras, engines and the works; that would be good.

she's in her late 40s...:incar: