Its depends more on your driving style. As the guys said you need to take a few spins in either to get a feel on what you want. The DSG is in the majority of A3's sold and shifting is very smooth. You'll find strong advice either direction, in the end it's your choice.

 

Never been a issue.

 

Hi audiismypassion-

The more I think about this, the more I feel you should select a well-equipped A3 model because one doesn't know where one will find himself over the next few years....new/unfamiliar location, cold weather, hot weather, overseas, who knows? Your life could take many bold and exciting turns. You might as well have the best equipment possible to face unseen challenges. With that in mind, I would select a 2007 3.2 S-Line, Navigation, Open Sky, Technology Package, Cold Weather Package, Sirius radio, 18" wheels, and Premium Leather upgrade. Work with your father now so that you can arrange the details at the dealership after his flight home. Enjoy the new car, it will be very cool.

~ Blue Jays ~

 

[quote]ORIGINAL: eltonsi

I think you your dad should get you a tutor instead.

<-- No idea what you are talking about.

Wow, you all are way too critical on this forum! What happened to the pure enthusiast just coming together to converse...has it been overshadowed by people wishing to purport their grammatical expertise? not cool friends. what you did to the last guy (Mex A3 march 12th post) was equally shameful. For all those with an extra dose of that european car owner's ego, you should remember that we drive A3s!

 

Ghanaboi;
Yes I do have to apologize for some of my overzealous posting. But, I don't necessarily feel that it is because of the 'European automobile owners ego or snobbery' - in fact I detest that inference towardsme. Since I drink Budweiser and thoroughly enjoy NASCAR.
But, as you have stated: "you should remember that we drive A3's" - what I don't want is the A3 being labeled as one of those "street racer cars". Yes it's quick and all - but, I would rather that the insurance companies and police think of it as a station wagon.And yes - when the pure enthusiasts come together to converse - that would be great.
BTW - Did you see a post in the South Region Forums about a DC/VA/MD GTG?

 

I would have to second L7, and I beleive in walking before running so if I see/hear/read someone who wants to 'peel out and rev' and has no real driving experience, I am a little afraid for that person and for the rest of us.

 

Ummmm howconvenient of you to just delete the part where I actually gave out my opinion. Not to mention I had a at the end which indicates to most people that it is a joke. Andwtf did I do to Mex A3 March 12th's post? Unless I have a time machine, I don't think I can I can go back to March when I joined this forum 2 weeks ago... Get your facts straight before you open your mouth.

Internet is not always a friendly place, if you can't handle it, don't get on.

 

Dear L7.....you should not have bought a A3 if you wanted to avoid the term "street racer car".[sm=funnypostabove.gif]

 

[align=center]hey thanks for all the posts.. especially your very good opinions... i hear this alot for almost any car i asked for..people always said, " wow your a 16 year old kid what do you know about driving" it may sound that im in to the street racing scene but i want to ask you..who the hell isnt? why would you buy an A3 besides the fact that it gets you from point A to point B really fast haha im not saying that im going to peel out at every light (possibly at the begining when i first get the car =] ) but i just asked one simple question and people on this forum already judge me as a snotty 16 year old kid that likes to watch " the fast and the furious" and that im into the whole honda civic ricer crap. im not like that and i wouldnt like to be judged like that either... as for blue jays thanks for excepting me with open arms and giving me your opinions same goes for that other dude that had my back.. back to the subject after my long speech haha i dont plan on geting the 3.2 i want the 2.0 and forget the opensky as to it adds alot more weight to the alredi pretty heavy car... and ~bluejays~ no i cant have my dad get me 1,000 dollars because hes there rite now geting the money i need for the car ... lets call it a family business yea[sm=smokin.gif]


any ways i want to hear alot more from the people who already have the dsg ... SHOUT OUT TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE DSG... i also have a question that has been bugging me.... say your on the freeway and a lil honda civic ricer pulls up next to u and want to go for a run... your already in 6th gear... and i heard that when you down shift in the DSG it takes a while for the car to pick up .. is this true?

THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP AND KEEP POSTING MUCH LOVE TO MY SOON TO BE MY AUDI FAMILY =]
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[/align][align=center][/align][align=left]Yes and no. Depends on your definition of "a while". If you know how to do it, you would squeeze the gas a little before you down shift, then DSG would pre-engage in a lower gear instead of a higher one. As far as DSG, it's a love it or hate it transmission. I love mine, but there are also manual loyalist who will swear by a 3rd pedal. All about preference really, but DSG is still faster.[/align][align=center][/align][align=center][/align]