I'm goin out to a drag strip later with the A3. Its only an 1/8th mile track but I'll post the times up and scan the slip.
Oct. 29th I'll be goin to the FixxFest in bradenton and run her on the 1/4 mile.
Only performance mod is the APR Stage I and the Carbonio Intake.
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RE: not sure if I should buy an A3. need some help.
You can't order an 06 at this point; 07 order specs are at the dealers now, and can be submitted. I just ordered one and had it confirmed. Option packages have changed slightly, and a few colors have been added or deleted.
The Ibis white is allegedly more muted than the 06 Arctic white, but I've yet to see a sample. I also don't know about the Premium leather, but it is supposedly available in a darker gray than last year.
91 octane is recommended for the car to make specified power, so according to theory you're OK using it it unless you've had a ECU remap for 94 octane. Hopefully things are no different in Canada.
RE: not sure if I should buy an A3. need some help.
I got my 06 A3 from Audi of Mississauga, in April and I'm more than happy with it. As for the rates, the financing rate was 3.9% for the 06 models. I believe the interest rate for leasing was in the 7% neighbourhood. One other thing I'd like to point out is, if you plan on modding the car, the 2.0T is a better choice. I know it lacks Quattro, but you can do more to the engine.
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A3 2.0 T 2006 / 6-speed manual / Black / Black leather / Sport package / Cold weather package / Open sky system
RE: not sure if I should buy an A3. need some help.
That really sucks dude. But since you're in Toronto (or anywhere in Canada, for that matter), there's one plus: With the new tax cut ( 1% off the GST ) you'll be doing some savings... of about 500$, but when you consider the added interest rate you'll be paying about 2000 extra on a 60 month finance!
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A3 2.0 T 2006 / 6-speed manual / Black / Black leather / Sport package / Cold weather package / Open sky system
RE: not sure if I should buy an A3. need some help.
Get an A3!
I wouldn't wait for the 2007 if you can find what you're looking for in dealer stock. The 4 year/50k mile warranty is definitely worth hunting for a 2006. You get leather with either the premium or sport package and the seats are much better on the sport package than stock. The Open Sky roof is a must in my book, probably one of the coolest features on the car. I also like the aluminum accents and suspension on the sport package. I just wish you could get power seats, and convenience items as well, which would be a reason to hold out a year. I like the idea of the Quattro but it's not worth trading in the 2.0T for the 3.2 and paying $8k more. Just get the 2.0T and chip it. You'll have more power than you need.
RE: not sure if I should buy an A3. need some help.
I don't think the NAVI option is really necessary in a car this size and class unless you have a lot of money to spare. But that's just my opinion. Others may think different.
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