2008 A3s on Audi's US website
#1
2008 A3s on Audi's US website
Audi's US website is updated to include all 2008 models, including the 2008 A3:
http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/n...s/Audi_A3.html
http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/n...s/Audi_A3.html
#2
RE: 2008 A3s on Audi's US website
Nice catch. I've been waiting for this to happen. Figured September 1st might be the day.
Although if anyone in Northern California hasn't noticed-Interest Rates on the 2007's are awesome! I see they have special financing at .9%!!!! I hope they keep something like that going for the 2008's.
Although if anyone in Northern California hasn't noticed-Interest Rates on the 2007's are awesome! I see they have special financing at .9%!!!! I hope they keep something like that going for the 2008's.
#3
RE: 2008 A3s on Audi's US website
I'm seeing a few things I didn't know about before on the 2008s.... Configuring my car on order and looking at technical details. Here is what I see that looks different;
[ul][*]Arm Rest looks a little stubbier. Maybe they've finally fixed the problem with the parking brake hitting it?[*]Advanced Anti-Theft Vehicle Alarm System - Theft Deterent light in Drivers door.[*]Four-Arm Steering wheel. It was three last year right?[*]Cruise Control buttons look more logical. I remember this was a little tricky for me to get used to on 2007's...[/ul]Then there are the things we already knew about;
[ul][*]TPMS light.[*]Rear window shades[*]New colors - Deep sea blue / Sprint Blue / Ice Silver[*]iPod Interface (yeah right, my only gripe with the A3)[*]Five-Spoke wheels on the S-Line (Not sure if I like this or not)[*]Titanium package availability
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I downloaded the new brochure. Nice, but they always put photos in there of colors that aren't available in our country. That black A3 on the cover looks pretty hot. I thought it had the titanium package but it still has chrome around the nose. I think it's just a slightly touched-up photograph.
[ul][*]Arm Rest looks a little stubbier. Maybe they've finally fixed the problem with the parking brake hitting it?[*]Advanced Anti-Theft Vehicle Alarm System - Theft Deterent light in Drivers door.[*]Four-Arm Steering wheel. It was three last year right?[*]Cruise Control buttons look more logical. I remember this was a little tricky for me to get used to on 2007's...[/ul]Then there are the things we already knew about;
[ul][*]TPMS light.[*]Rear window shades[*]New colors - Deep sea blue / Sprint Blue / Ice Silver[*]iPod Interface (yeah right, my only gripe with the A3)[*]Five-Spoke wheels on the S-Line (Not sure if I like this or not)[*]Titanium package availability
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I downloaded the new brochure. Nice, but they always put photos in there of colors that aren't available in our country. That black A3 on the cover looks pretty hot. I thought it had the titanium package but it still has chrome around the nose. I think it's just a slightly touched-up photograph.
#6
RE: 2008 A3s on Audi's US website
I've been looking over the new '08 information, too. Gotta do something to fill the time between now and delivery.
Anyway, at first, I thought the arm rest looked a little stubbier too, but now that I compare photos, I think the seats in build-your-own photo are just pushed further forward than most the photos elsewhere on the site or in the brochure.
I just wish they would update the photo for the convenience package. Every time I see the shot of the Homelink buttons on the visor I get my hopes up before reading the text below and remembering that they don't do that for A3s anymore.
One other niggle: none of the shots of the Navi in the photo gallery show the TPMS button... And the nav displaying the freeway cloverleaf is European -- not that I'm obsessing...
Anyway, at first, I thought the arm rest looked a little stubbier too, but now that I compare photos, I think the seats in build-your-own photo are just pushed further forward than most the photos elsewhere on the site or in the brochure.
I just wish they would update the photo for the convenience package. Every time I see the shot of the Homelink buttons on the visor I get my hopes up before reading the text below and remembering that they don't do that for A3s anymore.
One other niggle: none of the shots of the Navi in the photo gallery show the TPMS button... And the nav displaying the freeway cloverleaf is European -- not that I'm obsessing...
#7
RE: 2008 A3s on Audi's US website
I really don't like how they have the packages set up on the 08 models. It seems like its impossible to add any options without requiring the s line package or the premium package. I cna't get the car I want with the options that I want without a whole bunch of expensive extra bullshit being added on.
#8
RE: 2008 A3s on Audi's US website
ORIGINAL: graviton
I really don't like how they have the packages set up on the 08 models. It seems like its impossible to add any options without requiring the s line package or the premium package. I cna't get the car I want with the options that I want without a whole bunch of expensive extra bullshit being added on.
I really don't like how they have the packages set up on the 08 models. It seems like its impossible to add any options without requiring the s line package or the premium package. I cna't get the car I want with the options that I want without a whole bunch of expensive extra bullshit being added on.
EDIT: Though at least Toyota doesn't link engine and transmission upgrades to fluff packages, the way Audi does.
#10
RE: 2008 A3s on Audi's US website
ORIGINAL: falcompsx
ew...the 08's have tire pressure monitoring. Glad i dont have that crap.
ew...the 08's have tire pressure monitoring. Glad i dont have that crap.
You might actually save money on tires, rims and gas. Yuck. [sm=smiley24.gif]