Anyone have the a New A3?

[Klint]

Hi,

Just curious if anyone has got a new A3...and what do you think of it? and the specs? as there are a varied choice of engine options to choose from...Thanks in advanced.

[Ra5a]

I don't actually think there's much of a choice in engines at the moment..

1.6, 2.0 FSi and 1.9 TDi
maybe the 2.0 TDi is also availablie..
but i really wanted to see the 1.8's return
too bad it didnt happen.
3.2 will be available in 3 months or so..

And no i don't own a A3
I wanted too..
but i think itll be a TT 1.8T 150 BHP roadster.

[krabu]

Originally posted by Ra5a
I wanted too..
but i think itll be a TT 1.8T 150 BHP roadster.

150 Bhp? Dont you mean 180 bhp or do you have a 150 bhp version in the Netherlands?

[Klint]

Originally posted by Ra5a
I don't actually think there's much of a choice in engines at the moment..

1.6, 2.0 FSi and 1.9 TDi
maybe the 2.0 TDi is also availablie..
but i really wanted to see the 1.8's return
too bad it didnt happen.
3.2 will be available in 3 months or so..

And no i don't own a A3
I wanted too..
but i think itll be a TT 1.8T 150 BHP roadster.

First off, Thanks for the replies. I wasn't expecting any in this part of the forum. j/k

Secondly, your right. There aren't that many engine choices out there, at the moment, that's why I'm wondering what the 3.2 V6 would be like in comparison...hence, this thread...

Third and the last, They make a 150bhp TT in the Netherlands? Wow! You should ask for the full 180bhp version for no extra cost, as someone is 'skimping' out somewhere...Unless it's some legal requirement that's ruining the power output.

[steve]

Yesterday I saw an A3 3.2 with big 18" rims... hot little car

[Erik]

I tried the A3 2.0 FSI with sports suspension. It's too slow for my liking but the ride is nice.

[Klint]

Thanks for the input, everyone. Very much appreciated.

Erik, Did you have any bugs/problems with the car at all?

Did it feel front heavy with the four pot engine up front? and did it have the quattro system? How about the gearbox..six speed?were the gear precise when changing, with swift movement?

[Erik]

Klint, the car was more or less brand new and there were no problems.

I think it was a quattro, but to be honest I never looked.
It was raining heavily and I had no wheelspin so I guess it means quattro. But can't be sure with "only" 150 hp...

It was a 6-speed and I was impressed with the low consumption in 6:th gear on the highway. The gearbox felt just fine.

The funny thing with the A3 is that the feeling in comfort/size etc. is very similar to A4, A6 etc. It's only when you look in the back seat you realise it's much smaller.

Steering etc. was very direct and I only experienced understeer in a roundabout in the rain.

[Klint]

Erik, Thanks for the brief description.

I'm looking forward to the EVO article relating to the 3.2 V6 A3.