My loan car while the rear screen is replaced-Very nice-feels smaller than the D2

Always Overcharged · 10-10-2007, 09:39 PM

maybe the thicker door trims close the width in.
Powerful and smooth.
horrid interior color though-puke cream and far too much of it.

Boston Driver · 10-11-2007, 04:18 AM

j/k - So many dealers have cut off any loaner program...nice to see there are still a few out there that take care of the customer!

KYNZ · 10-11-2007, 04:37 AM

Nice ride...now, a serious question...how would you compare the two (D2 vs. D3)...the d3 is obviously newer but just overall...ive always wondered

dimitristx · 10-11-2007, 05:07 AM

jazbo123 · 10-11-2007, 05:36 AM

Boston Driver · 10-11-2007, 05:56 AM

one of the reasons I bought an Audi int he first place was the loaner program, which was discontinued about 4 months after I bought the car (general manager claimed skyrocketing costs).

Not really that big of a deal now, as I work across the street from an Audi/VW-only indy shop, so not many more reasons to go to the dealer now...unless something covered under aftermarket warranty.

Jkay · 10-11-2007, 09:41 AM

.. with a Victorian flavor.

dimitristx · 10-11-2007, 10:20 AM

that customers expect, especially as Audi keeps on raising its MSRP prices on new, more expensive vehicle versions, and they brought it back... Talk to the GM and let him know that this is a serious reason to defect his dealership and/or brand (if you don't have a recourse of another Audi dealer in your area).

Always Overcharged · 10-11-2007, 10:51 AM

The stone work is from the volcanic rock from the hills behind us which form the rim of an old volcano [now our harbour]

Always Overcharged · 10-11-2007, 08:59 PM

was pleasantly surprised to find that was not the case at all.
The D3 was comfortable in the seat department and the gadget value with air adjustable suspension and keyless operation was cool.
the most surprising non improvement was the closing of the boot and the associated clunk but with the auto function that would be solved.
Certainly more power and the six speed auto that becomes five speed in sport was smooth and responsive unlike the five speed D2's that I have driven.
For $50,000.00 nzd difference I am happy with what I drive

10-11-2007, 04:18 AM	#2
Boston Driver AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lexington, MA Posts: 27,058	A loaner? What's that??? j/k - So many dealers have cut off any loaner program...nice to see there are still a few out there that take care of the customer! __________________ 2002 A6 4.2 Sport...with a few things added

10-11-2007, 04:37 AM	#3
KYNZ AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,515	yeah, but he lives in upsidedown land...they are still nice down there! Nice ride...now, a serious question...how would you compare the two (D2 vs. D3)...the d3 is obviously newer but just overall...ive always wondered __________________ 1999 VW Passat V6 D2 Wheel Gallery D3 Wheel Gallery

10-11-2007, 05:07 AM	#4
dimitristx AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,885	Kiddin' me? Dealer service, incl. loaner, IS how I select my dealer--or brand, for that matter :) __________________ 2001 Audi S8 2007 Audi S4 Cabrio 2004 Lexus GX470 2006 Saab 93 Aero Cabrio

10-11-2007, 05:36 AM	#5
jazbo123 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,850	A nice NZ springtime picture. We're just losing our leaves now. __________________ jazbo123 98 A8Q

10-11-2007, 05:56 AM	#6
Boston Driver AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lexington, MA Posts: 27,058	But what do you do when they change their policy afterwards? That happened to me... one of the reasons I bought an Audi int he first place was the loaner program, which was discontinued about 4 months after I bought the car (general manager claimed skyrocketing costs). Not really that big of a deal now, as I work across the street from an Audi/VW-only indy shop, so not many more reasons to go to the dealer now...unless something covered under aftermarket warranty. __________________ 2002 A6 4.2 Sport...with a few things added

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10-11-2007, 09:41 AM	#7
Jkay Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,300	Is that your house? What an awesome combination of Bungalow and Craftsman styles .. .. with a Victorian flavor. __________________ ------------------------------------- 18" 2006 Soft 5-Spokes - Goodyear F1s - Milltek Exhaust - Clear Sides & Corners

10-11-2007, 10:20 AM	#8
dimitristx AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,885	I know. Almost happened with my Audi dealer when they changed owner, but they realized it's a perk that customers expect, especially as Audi keeps on raising its MSRP prices on new, more expensive vehicle versions, and they brought it back... Talk to the GM and let him know that this is a serious reason to defect his dealership and/or brand (if you don't have a recourse of another Audi dealer in your area). __________________ 2001 Audi S8 2007 Audi S4 Cabrio 2004 Lexus GX470 2006 Saab 93 Aero Cabrio

10-11-2007, 10:51 AM	#9
Always Overcharged AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,666	Yes -built in 1926 and oddly referred to here as a californian bungalow The stone work is from the volcanic rock from the hills behind us which form the rim of an old volcano [now our harbour] __________________

10-11-2007, 08:59 PM	#10
Always Overcharged AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,666	Well I thought I would be dissapointed to get back in the D2 but..... was pleasantly surprised to find that was not the case at all. The D3 was comfortable in the seat department and the gadget value with air adjustable suspension and keyless operation was cool. the most surprising non improvement was the closing of the boot and the associated clunk but with the auto function that would be solved. Certainly more power and the six speed auto that becomes five speed in sport was smooth and responsive unlike the five speed D2's that I have driven. For $50,000.00 nzd difference I am happy with what I drive __________________

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