I think I've figured out the real reason all the geezers love the A3 -- they need something with enough cargo space for their Rascal!

 

hahahahahahaahha

 

Laugh all you want, pups - mine's 72V, with coilovers and Michelin Sport Cups on Neuspeed 19's. 0 - 10 MPH in 1.3 sec, 1.2 G's lateral. I'veinstalleddual cup holders for Ensure and water, and the roll bar is handy for hanging an IV.

 

I'm reallly enjoying the good natured banter of this thread..keep it up!

 

48

 

30 now... 31 in 3 weeks (ouch)

 

Hesaputz;
When you go to the track do what I do - if I hear comments about age. I'll get out there for the timed runs and leave me left turn blinker on......

 

Ugh, at 46, I seem to now be in many top age catagories. I just bought a used 2006 A3 2.0T 6MT. My first mod was to buy a set of relatively cheap 16x7 wheels with 205/55/VR16 snow tires. The all season 17" were too worn to pass inspection, so I'll replace those in the spring. I've been used to Subarus (2002 WRX wagon then a 2005 Legacy GT wagon), so I've become kind of spoiled when it comes to winter traction. Sure wish the 2.0T came in Quattro.

I also just ordered a Grom Audio Ipod Adapter for $70...my local dealer quoted me outrageous pricing to install the OEM adapter. I'm going to give installing it a shot myself, so any how-tos or tips would be welcome. I went through the noob threads already..this is the base stereo that comes with the Premium II package..no CD changer, so the aux port should be available.

 

Welcome Philly!

After you get through the winter, you'll want to chip the ECU when you get the new performance tires.



Cheers!

 

You guys are cracking me up (especially the one about the rascal).

33 here and I see the A3 for kids of all ages with good taste and common sense.