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If you could have, would you go for the two door?
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Southern California
RE: If you could have, would you go for the two door?
I could have afforded an A4 or an A3 quattro, but the 2.0T DSG sport was the best car for me. This car is the best blend of sport/luxury/economy/quality/utility I could find, period. I would never had gone for a 3-door version, the 5-door is a perfect fit.
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RE: If you could have, would you go for the two door?
ORIGINAL: dcny7777
I also looked at the GTI MkV way before purchasing my A3.
The look was definetly sporty but I needed a little more luxury to it, since I am hitting 30 yrs old next year.
Also, heard from friends who own GTI's and they are constantly experiencing issue's.
Engine problems and electronic.
VW dealer mechanic's are not very up to date with the GTI vehicles, therefore they arent fixed correctly. Only in Germany and over-sea's techs know how to fix GTI issue's because of extensive classes and training.
I also looked at the GTI MkV way before purchasing my A3.
The look was definetly sporty but I needed a little more luxury to it, since I am hitting 30 yrs old next year.
Also, heard from friends who own GTI's and they are constantly experiencing issue's.
Engine problems and electronic.
VW dealer mechanic's are not very up to date with the GTI vehicles, therefore they arent fixed correctly. Only in Germany and over-sea's techs know how to fix GTI issue's because of extensive classes and training.
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Joined: Apr 2006
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RE: If you could have, would you go for the two door?
Well, actually the A3 is a Passat. I've talked to alot of VW/Audi gearheads and they all say that the A3 frame is that of the Passat. Even the wheel lugs are the same as the Passat. Some of the interior is equivalant to the GTI, TT and A4 but if you're talking sheet metal and superficial changes, you're talking Passat. At least that's what I've heard.
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Joined: Jun 2006
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RE: If you could have, would you go for the two door?
The closest cousin would be the 4-door GTI hatchback that was just released.
http://www.caranddriver.com/shortroa...ti-5-door.html
But the A3 looks more like a short wagon or Avant.
http://www.caranddriver.com/shortroa...ti-5-door.html
But the A3 looks more like a short wagon or Avant.
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RE: If you could have, would you go for the two door?
ORIGINAL: a3_yuppie
The closest cousin would be the 4-door GTI hatchback that was just released.
http://www.caranddriver.com/shortroa...ti-5-door.html
But the A3 looks more like a short wagon or Avant.
The closest cousin would be the 4-door GTI hatchback that was just released.
http://www.caranddriver.com/shortroa...ti-5-door.html
But the A3 looks more like a short wagon or Avant.
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 121
From: Southern California
RE: If you could have, would you go for the two door?
ORIGINAL: illwork4sumbread
How in the hell does that have a 6.4 0-60 time with the same exact weight and drivetrain as the A3? And who wouldn't pony up the extra 2-3k for four rings over a "v-dub".
How in the hell does that have a 6.4 0-60 time with the same exact weight and drivetrain as the A3? And who wouldn't pony up the extra 2-3k for four rings over a "v-dub".
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Joined: Sep 2006
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RE: If you could have, would you go for the two door?
The Four-Door A3 no question.
Sporty drive, with room for four passengers. It seems like a waste to drive around anything bigger for everyday use. If you need more room on a trip add a rocket box up top.
The main reason I considered an A4 Avant is because of quattro. I'm good with the A3 fronttrak.
Sporty drive, with room for four passengers. It seems like a waste to drive around anything bigger for everyday use. If you need more room on a trip add a rocket box up top.
The main reason I considered an A4 Avant is because of quattro. I'm good with the A3 fronttrak.
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 98
From: Omaha, NE
It was the 4 doors that made me decide..
I drive a TT Roadster now and those doors are huge, so I wanted something with smaller doors and the A3 fit the bill. I drove a GTI which was nice, but the doors again were too big, and some lux factor was missing. Some reasons are because of my two car garage width which is why I wanted the four doors. More than once my wife swung her door out and crunch [:'(]. Not too bad, though and we are still married 
because I could buff it out.
because I could buff it out.
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Joined: Jan 2005
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From: San Mateo, CA
RE: If you could have, would you go for the two door?
ORIGINAL: A3Night
2-Door no question. If only the styling for the GTI would've been classier. The GTI looks so ugly that I didn't even bother test driving.
2-Door no question. If only the styling for the GTI would've been classier. The GTI looks so ugly that I didn't even bother test driving.