The Audi Thread

Finance deals on new outgoing models can be pretty sweet though. Worth considering (I think) if one is going to be happy with the outgoing model and one is well aware of the increased depreciation when the new models arrive.

If going pre-owned then I suppose push the sales guy hard for a bargain due to the impending new models.
 
StrontiumDog said:
Finance deals on new outgoing models can be pretty sweet though. Worth considering (I think) if one is going to be happy with the outgoing model and one is well aware of the increased depreciation when the new models arrive.

If going pre-owned then I suppose push the sales guy hard for a bargain due to the impending new models.
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Agreed, those add ons thrown in on outgoing models to sweeten the deal can mean quite a lot depending. Especially interior ones when one isn't actually outside admiring the car. S-line kit and interior seats/trim and B&O sound come to mind. Parking assist is also great (I'm really enjoying this :)).

Many factors to consider, especially what will overall cost more and depreciate the most, if it is a concern.
 
OrbitalDawn said:
Gave up on the Cherokee, IzZzy? :p
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Yeah it's dawned on me that I probably won't be getting that anytime soon :( I could have bitten the bullet and got one, but then I wouldn't have been able to afford my Wedding / honeymoon and save for a decent deposit on a place much closer to work :).

My main priority is to get an automatic in the mean time for the same monthly repayments as my Alfa (+~ R6k pm) and something a bit bigger than a hatchback, which will retain its value (I've learnt my lesson).

Looked at a Q3, but they're also quite expensive.
 
OrbitalDawn said:
Hope it's nice. Not a huge fan of the current one. :(
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Fair enough. I do like the facelift lights and feel it brings a lot more to the ageing body. Not many can resist the Attack of the Clones look. :p The interior is far too dated now as well. New Merc interior is fantastic, and I'm excited to see what Audi bring to the table now that they've seen what the competition has.

A4 colour driver information cluster screens seem to be default now with the newer models, which IMO adds a lot for the driver. My old one had the awful monochrome driver info, and now I have colour and it means a lot to me. :D
 
This may be off topic, but what market is the 2 series meant to compete in? I mistakenly thought it would be up against the A3 sedan... But it's priced ridiculously high.
 
IzZzy said:
This may be off topic, but what market is the 2 series meant to compete in? I mistakenly thought it would be up against the A3 sedan... But it's priced ridiculously high.
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A1 - 1 Series
A3 - 2 Series
A4 - 3 Series
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I would imagine.
 
Maverick Jester said:
Why not?
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Not crazy about the interior (new A3's is miles ahead, imo.) and it's never felt particularly dynamic to me. Almost like steering a ship, and yet it doesn't have a lot of space inside. My dad's had 3 A4s in a row (currently has a 2006 B7 2.0T), and this latest one is the largest, and yet has the least space inside. Or at least feels that way. :wtf:

IzZzy said:
Yeah it's dawned on me that I probably won't be getting that anytime soon :( I could have bitten the bullet and got one, but then I wouldn't have been able to afford my Wedding / honeymoon and save for a decent deposit on a place much closer to work :).

My main priority is to get an automatic in the mean time for the same monthly repayments as my Alfa (+~ R6k pm) and something a bit bigger than a hatchback, which will retain its value (I've learnt my lesson).

Looked at a Q3, but they're also quite expensive.
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I know that feel. But you've got your priorities straight, I reckon. A3s are still brilliant.

Perhaps look at a DSG Golf, as well? They hold their value like crazy.

PostmanPot said:
Fair enough. I do like the facelift lights and feel it brings a lot more to the ageing body. Not many can resist the Attack of the Clones look. :p The interior is far too dated now as well. New Merc interior is fantastic, and I'm excited to see what Audi bring to the table now that they've seen what the competition has.

A4 colour driver information cluster screens seem to be default now with the newer models, which IMO adds a lot for the driver. My old one had the awful monochrome driver info, and now I have colour and it means a lot to me. :D
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Definitely agreed on these points. I love the C-Class interior, except for the stick-on display. Would have looked way better to integrate it into the dash.

I dig Audi, though, so will always give their cars a shot.
 
IzZzy said:
This may be off topic, but what market is the 2 series meant to compete in? I mistakenly thought it would be up against the A3 sedan... But it's priced ridiculously high.
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The 2 series is in a class that Audi don't really have an answer for yet. It's BMW's first modern foray into that class anyway, so not that surprising.
 
OrbitalDawn said:
Not crazy about the interior (new A3's is miles ahead, imo.) and it's never felt particularly dynamic to me. Almost like steering a ship, and yet it doesn't have a lot of space inside. My dad's had 3 A4s in a row (currently has a 2006 B7 2.0T), and this latest one is the largest, and yet has the least space inside. Or at least feels that way. :wtf:
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I actually agree on those points. Love the A3's, excellent vehicles.

I wasn't a fan of the B6 at all, but I did like the B7, especially the DTM edition.
 
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