I need AW help, I put a deposit on a Lava Grey 2.0T DSG w/sport open sky etc, but I have some Q's ..

SJB2 · 02-15-2006, 09:18 PM

At the momement I own a 2000 1.8T Q A4, the build in A3 is top notch but I am wondering if the A3 will hold up like my B5A4?
I loved the DSG but is it enough to skip out on the Quattro?
Please give me any comments regarding the A3 pros and cons.

Thanks

Simon

April · 02-15-2006, 09:30 PM

If you don't track your car, a tire and rear anti-sway bar upgrade should be enough to keep you amused.

bbbradley · 02-16-2006, 06:12 AM

Depending on the climate you live in, (do you get snow?) trading to a FWD is a major downgrade IMO. Yes, I know FWD can handle well in snow with proper tires, but AWD is superior in most situations. I'd stay in an A4, albeit newer.

The DSG vs. Quattro is a personal preference, I'd take Quattro and a manual every time over DSG and FWD. It's a cool concept and I could see myself owning a DSG (or similar concept) eventually...once the bugs get worked out and reliability is not as much of a question.

Right now, if I were in the market for an Audi the A3 loses; I don't want the 3.2l engine and I do want Quattro. It is a very utilitarian, yet fun to drive car, plus I think it looks great; the drivetrain/engine constraints kill it for me.

/bill

520 · 02-16-2006, 06:41 AM

But that's just my oppinion fellas.

SJB2 · 02-16-2006, 08:21 PM

Thanks for the comments, I do live in TN, so snow can be a problem but it is not to bad, and I do own a winter beater also. The A3 gets two thumbs up on looks the front end is awesome. and the color is great. I know that AWD to FWD can be different but did anyone jump from a Quattro Audi to a the A3 FWD?

I did look at the 3.2 it is priced $6000.00 more than the one I am looking at and I just don't see $6000.00 in it. don't get me wrong DSG Quattro and more power sounds nice but the price could be some hefty upgrades to the the FWD!

/Simon

02-15-2006, 09:30 PM	#2
April AudiWorld Uber User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 52,940	Haldex would add weight if not the full time driveline drag of Torsen. If you don't track your car, a tire and rear anti-sway bar upgrade should be enough to keep you amused. __________________

02-16-2006, 06:12 AM	#3
bbbradley AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 601	Re: I need AW help, I put a deposit on a Lava Grey 2.0T DSG w/sport open sky etc, but I have some Q' Depending on the climate you live in, (do you get snow?) trading to a FWD is a major downgrade IMO. Yes, I know FWD can handle well in snow with proper tires, but AWD is superior in most situations. I'd stay in an A4, albeit newer. The DSG vs. Quattro is a personal preference, I'd take Quattro and a manual every time over DSG and FWD. It's a cool concept and I could see myself owning a DSG (or similar concept) eventually...once the bugs get worked out and reliability is not as much of a question. Right now, if I were in the market for an Audi the A3 loses; I don't want the 3.2l engine and I do want Quattro. It is a very utilitarian, yet fun to drive car, plus I think it looks great; the drivetrain/engine constraints kill it for me. /bill

02-16-2006, 06:41 AM	#4
520 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 21,021	Why would you compare DSG and quattro system?? IMO, if going FWD, manual is a must But that's just my oppinion fellas.

02-16-2006, 08:21 PM	#5
SJB2 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 359	Re: I need AW help, I put a deposit on a Lava Grey 2.0T DSG w/sport open sky etc, but I have some Q' Thanks for the comments, I do live in TN, so snow can be a problem but it is not to bad, and I do own a winter beater also. The A3 gets two thumbs up on looks the front end is awesome. and the color is great. I know that AWD to FWD can be different but did anyone jump from a Quattro Audi to a the A3 FWD? I did look at the 3.2 it is priced $6000.00 more than the one I am looking at and I just don't see $6000.00 in it. don't get me wrong DSG Quattro and more power sounds nice but the price could be some hefty upgrades to the the FWD! /Simon __________________ Turbo + DSG = Happiness

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