But its not an Audi! Thanks guys for all of your thoughts and opinions. Thanks for sharing all of your experiences. Audi just did not want my repeat biz, and I could not find an A3 for anywhere near what made sense. I will post my new ride in the B7 Section if you are interested. Thanks again for all of your help.

 

Did you go with the Bimmer?

 

I did!

328xi sedan. Deep green Metallic. Beige Interior. Auto steptronic trans with paddle shifters, sports package with 17" wheels and sports seats, Cold weather, xenons

 

Nice, congratulations. Enjoy. Were you coming in from a lease or do (did) you own the 2005 A4 outright?
It's much easier to keep consumers "in the fold" rather than risking them to entirely different other brands.

 

Did not own the A4. It was a lease. So I leased the Bimmer for the same term, and same monthly payments.
I agree. The Audi dealership definaltey missed an opportunity, but maybe next time around!

 

I had the same problem with the dealers not wanting to help me find exactly what I want. So I'm looking to buy used.