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10-27-2005, 06:14 PM
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Re: Easy there, not all salesmen are uninformed
Compare the tire pressures. Good chance the loaner was running higher pressures to make it feel like the handling was tighter and more responsive.
10-27-2005, 06:30 PM
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Here's all of the mid year changes for all models as per Audi
All Lines:
Sirius & XM satellite radio receivers available as separate option or part of sound package by mid-October.
A3 (Early October, 3.2 Quattro with DSG and S-Line):
Standard Features:
17" Excalibur alloy wheels, front fogs, front & rear S-Line bumpers & badges, sport suspension, sport seats (power driver & lumbar), roof spoiler, Bose w/6 CD changer, convenience package, alloy airvents & radio buttons, brushed alloy inlays, 3 spoke multi-function steering wheel with S-Line badges, illuminated vanity mirrors.
Optional Features:
Cold weather package, rear side airbags, open sky system, satellite radio, premium leather, Bi-xenon headlites, DVD Nav, 18" 20 spoke alloy wheels, Bluetooth phone prep. w/voice capability.
Bluetooth will be available as part of the premium or sport package.
A4/S4
3.2 Sedan/Avant early Sept. A4 3.2 FSI Manual Quattro
Torsen 40/60 differential with new stabilisator on the S4 sedan/avant/cab with manual has been delayed to early Aug. production.
Bluetooth phone prep. w/voice control starting in late June production as part of Technology package.
A8
Optional 18" Y-spoke wheel with all-season tires available with mid-Nov production.
Sirius & XM satellite radio receivers available as separate option or part of sound package by mid-October.
A3 (Early October, 3.2 Quattro with DSG and S-Line):
Standard Features:
17" Excalibur alloy wheels, front fogs, front & rear S-Line bumpers & badges, sport suspension, sport seats (power driver & lumbar), roof spoiler, Bose w/6 CD changer, convenience package, alloy airvents & radio buttons, brushed alloy inlays, 3 spoke multi-function steering wheel with S-Line badges, illuminated vanity mirrors.
Optional Features:
Cold weather package, rear side airbags, open sky system, satellite radio, premium leather, Bi-xenon headlites, DVD Nav, 18" 20 spoke alloy wheels, Bluetooth phone prep. w/voice capability.
Bluetooth will be available as part of the premium or sport package.
A4/S4
3.2 Sedan/Avant early Sept. A4 3.2 FSI Manual Quattro
Torsen 40/60 differential with new stabilisator on the S4 sedan/avant/cab with manual has been delayed to early Aug. production.
Bluetooth phone prep. w/voice control starting in late June production as part of Technology package.
A8
Optional 18" Y-spoke wheel with all-season tires available with mid-Nov production.
10-28-2005, 03:34 AM
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Re: Easy there, not all salesmen are uninformed
I agree; when i picked up my 06, the tire pressure was set to 47psi (way to high, IMHO). I backed off the pressure to 36psi, and there was a noticable difference in ride (not as crisp handling, but smoother overall on the 55mi each way to work) ....
10-28-2005, 04:07 AM
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I test drove both in the same day...back to back
I couldn't feel any difference at all. If I didn't look at the sticker I would have had no way of knowing which car was the 2006. I agree with other posts that thought the difference might have been the tire pressure.
My own 2006 2.0T Avant is being delivered this morning. I'll post my first impressions later this week.
My own 2006 2.0T Avant is being delivered this morning. I'll post my first impressions later this week.