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 Driven: 2007 A3 3.2 S-line | « » 12:50 AM 1/16/2007 | |
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 Since our first drive of the A3 3.2 roughly one year ago, changes to Audi’s smallest offering have been kept to a minimum. Some package differences were made - the DSG transmission re-dubbed “S-tronic” though largely it’s an unchanged car. Why then, after spending a week in a 2007 example would we go out on a limb in saying the car could have been badged S3 and few would have been the wiser? At the end of the day, such an impression by our staff is purely based on an improved impression, of which our much-more-charismatic 2007 example has in spades. Unfortunately, it’s also got a heavyweight price point to go with that improved demeanor. Full Story
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| Re: Driven: 2007 A3 3.2 S-line (George@Fourtitude) » | « » 1:28 AM 1/16/2007 | |
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Lovely. This looks great. I've been waiting to upgrade my GTI. I just wish the S3 would get here please.
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| Re: Driven: 2007 A3 3.2 S-line (George@Fourtitude) » | « » 3:06 AM 1/16/2007 | |
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the one gripe i have with that car is the interior colors and for the simple fact that from the distance that photo is taken, you'd have to look for details to determine that isnt the interior of my old 2001 golf.
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| Re: Driven: 2007 A3 3.2 S-line (George@Fourtitude) » | « » 7:42 AM 1/16/2007 | |
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Great review George  I will get Q one of these days, I couldn't see the extra cost, and I live in Phoenix, the 2.0T is a capable partner in the delight of being an A3 owner.
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| Re: Driven: 2007 A3 3.2 S-line (MB300E87) » | « » 7:42 AM 1/16/2007 | |
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Please explain your gripe with the interior colors.
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| Re: Driven: 2007 A3 3.2 S-line (George@Fourtitude) » | « » 10:05 AM 1/16/2007 | |
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Awesome review, perfect photos: thanks again for a great article I love the light grey interior, and that is what I ordered for mine. Piano black trim does suit it better than the "aluminum" stuff imo.
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| Re: Driven: 2007 A3 3.2 S-line (George@Fourtitude) » | « » 10:07 AM 1/16/2007 | |
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If they offered this car in a manual, I'd have bought it instead of my 2.0T. Sorry, but part of the entertainment of driving my car is changing the gears myself, regardless of how good the DSG transmission may be. I wish Audi could understand this.
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| » | « » 10:13 AM 1/16/2007 | |
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Amen.
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| Re: Driven: 2007 A3 3.2 S-line (3dr A3 3.2) » | « » 10:17 AM 1/16/2007 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by 3dr A3 3.2 » |
I love the light grey interior, and that is what I ordered for mine.
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Me too. Misano Red / Grey Interior, and I pick it up tomorrow!
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| Re: Driven: 2007 A3 3.2 S-line (George@Fourtitude) » | « » 11:16 AM 1/16/2007 | |
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I think the comparisons to the old S4 in that article are spot on. I had an '01 S4 that I loved. To me it was the ultimate car - good performance, all wheel drive, good cargo capacity, and carry 4 people in luxury. When it was getting a little old, I went for the A3 3.2 in red w/ most of the options. It's basically the same car (a little more cabin space, a little less cargo space) but the the A3 has more options (nav, bluetooth, open sky, etc) for the same price, feels better in the corners than my S4 did, and get's better MPG. All in all, no regrets what so ever..
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George@Fourtitude
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| Re: Driven: 2007 A3 3.2 S-line (3dr A3 3.2) » | « » 11:50 AM 1/16/2007 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by 3dr A3 3.2 » | | Awesome review, perfect photos: thanks again for a great article I love the light grey interior, and that is what I ordered for mine. Piano black trim does suit it better than the "aluminum" stuff imo. |
Thanks guys. I love the grey interior, but what I'd really love to see is the lighter "silver" leather offered in the S4, with black carpeting like the S4. That color combo looks awesome IMHO, though I certainly wouldn't kick this one out of bed for eating crackers. My other request would be Carbonfiber trim. I don't think I've seen an OEM application of Carbonfiber in this car yet, though I know Oettinger offers something.
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| Re: Driven: 2007 A3 3.2 S-line (George@Fourtitude) » | « » 11:55 AM 1/16/2007 | |
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what a nice looking car!!!
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| Re: Driven: 2007 A3 3.2 S-line (navybean) » | « » 4:54 PM 1/16/2007 | |
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Great review and a great looking car, although the price does make you wonder. on the other hand its fully loaded so you cant complain about the price.  <== Me, holding breah for the S3. Damn it Audi, get this car over!
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| Re: Driven: 2007 A3 3.2 S-line (StoicDude) » | « » 3:43 AM 1/17/2007 | |
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[QUOTEDamn it Audi, get this car over![/QUOTE] S3
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| Re: Driven: 2007 A3 3.2 S-line (ITA~GTi) » | « » 5:49 PM 1/17/2007 | |
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I love my 3.2 haha. Drives well. Just need 18s now.
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| Re: Driven: 2007 A3 3.2 S-line (FreshKorean) » | « » 5:51 PM 1/17/2007 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by FreshKorean » | | I love my 3.2 haha. Drives well. Just need 18s now. |
Me as well. Looking for a lightweight resonably priced set of 18s.
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| » | « » 9:26 PM 1/17/2007 | |
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Good job as usual George, finally some love for the 3.2!
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