hello,

I am just about to order a new 2008 A3 but am having problems deciding between S Line or Premium (same price here).

I thinking I could probable live with the stiffer suspension but not sure if I might find the sports seats too snug? I am a 5'11 265lbs guy. What do you think? Would they get fatiguing over long trips?

Also, is there lombard support in the sports seats?


thanks for your help and suggestions

Same price? Hmmm, IIRC, when I configure a Premium model vs. S-Line model like-for-like, the price is always almost exactly $1,000 more for the S-Line version, and well worth the extra grand IMHO. As for the lumbar support, yes, as of 2008, the S-Line package comes with the same power seat controls as the Premium model, 4-way lumbar included.

yes the S-line seats have 4 way lumbar. The seats are super comfortable.

I guess you must be talking about U.S. pricing right? Cause at the Canadian dealership I visited last friday the S Line and the Premium options were both 1900.00 extra over the base model. And the 2008 brochure shows lumbar support only available on the Premium.

Why do you say the S Line is really worth 1000.00 more for you??

And I figure the seats are comfortable but any of you out there are larger men and have the sport seats?

There is no way the S-line is the same price as premium package, might want to double check that. I just bought 08 A3 with S-line and it was more $ than just the base premium.
The higher quality seats that come with the S-line package are alone worth the extra money. I dont want to offend any Premium owners here, but the non-S-line seats feel very lame
and much more of a VW quality than a higher end auto. I think the S-line package "makes" the A3! (just my opinion..) Good luck with purchase!

not to mention how much better & sportier the outside looks.

S-Line is definitely worth it.

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2008 A3. IbisWhite. Titanium. S-Line. OpenSky. Black Leather. Cold Weather.

I can see the difference in the front but not the back... Anything different also on the sides (except for . Line badge)?

Again, are the seats too snug for a big guy???

Why?

Well, I'm looking at an A3 2.0T Premium for my wife and a virtually identical A3 S-Line for me. Here in the U.S. the prices work out as follows:

A3 2.0T 6-Speed w/Premium:
Base price: --- $25,930
Premium Pak: --$1,500
Silver Ice: ------- $450
Bi-Xenon: ------- $800
Cold Weather: --- $700
Convenience: ---- $350
Open Sky: ----- $1,100
Blue Tooth: ------ $435
iPod Interface: --- $250
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Total: -------- $31,515

A3 2.0T 6-Speed w/S-Line:
Base price: --- $25,930
S-LinePak: ----$2,500
Silver Ice: ------- $450
Bi-Xenon: ------- $800
Cold Weather: --- $700
Convenience: ---- $350
Open Sky: ----- $1,100
Blue Tooth: ------ $435
iPod Interface: --- $250
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Total: -------- $32,515

FWIW, Wifey might opt for the DSG instead, and I am inclined to opt for the Titanium package, both of which are about fifteen-hundred dollar options, which means that her car will still be about a grand cheaper. ;-)

Regarding what the S-Line package includes (at least here in the States) that is over and above what comes with the Premium package:
- Sport suspension
- 17" five-arm quattro® GmbH cast alloy wheels and all-season tires
- Front grille and rear side molding with S line badge
- Aluminum interior door sills with S line logo
- S line front and rear bumpers
- Roof spoiler
- Air vents
- Inlays in alloy
- Brushed aluminum trim
- Front Sport Seats (i.e. larger bolsters)
- Storage Package
- Lighted open door

You guys are lucky cause I'm looking at an A3+S. Line package and nothing else and that will cost me close to 36000 including transport and preperation (which is 1500.00 here)

went to the dealership yesterday and tried both the S Line first and then the Premium. To me they don't even feel like the same car. S Line suspension was too firm for me. Let's face it, if I wanted to be jerked around and feel every bumb in the road (and the roads are really bad here) I would get a Mazda3 Mazda speed and save myself quite a few thousand dollars. Sport seats are ok but again, to snug for a 250lbs guy. Came back from a 20mins drive with soar thighs.

On the flip-side, tried the Premium and everything felt right. Felt like I have owned this car for years. Felt like an small german luxury car should feel like; firm but comfortable. Felt even much better than my mom's 2008 fully loaded Passat (which is the same price here...). I'm sold.

Now for the new dabate; DSG or not??!? I should not have tried it... I like it. I think it is the best of both worlds. Its auto when you are in traffic, on the phone etc... but manual when you want to have a little bit of fun

what do you guys think of the DSG??