Why not GTI
02-02-2009, 07:48 AM
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Why not GTI
Reviewing the posts on this board, I am a little confused as to why you chose the A3 over the GTI. So far I have read the the GTI is basically the same car with better handling, more room, and a better steering wheel. The only advantage I have read for the A3 is lower insurance rates.
Please enlighten me.
Please enlighten me.
02-02-2009, 08:01 AM
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"Adult car" vs "Kid car" is probably some people's response
There's definitely a difference in the average VW GTi vs Audi A3 owner in this regard.
I was considering a GTI, but when I saw the used pricing about the same between the two, I'd prefer to have the Audi.
I'd be interested to see the rear leg room differences - it didn't appear to me that that GTI had as much room as the A3.
I was considering a GTI, but when I saw the used pricing about the same between the two, I'd prefer to have the Audi.
I'd be interested to see the rear leg room differences - it didn't appear to me that that GTI had as much room as the A3.
02-02-2009, 08:17 AM
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I wish someone would explain the "better steeing wheel" bit.
My wife bought an '08 R32 last October and I think the steering wheel in that car is god-awful. It's only comfortable to hold in the 9-3 o'clock position; hold it anywhere else it just feels awkward. The paddle shifters are too close to the edge. On several occasions, I've inadvertently changed gears just by turning the wheel; and I don't have large hands.
Beside the comfort issue, I think the R32 wheel is ugly compared to my A3's. I've never noticed, but is is the steering wheel on a base A3 different than the one in A3(3.2)?
Beside the comfort issue, I think the R32 wheel is ugly compared to my A3's. I've never noticed, but is is the steering wheel on a base A3 different than the one in A3(3.2)?
02-02-2009, 08:17 AM
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image? interior preference
too many people here drive/treat/perceive the gti as if it's some sort of super sports car, so I'd look like a major **** driving one.
plus, I dont like the roundish bubbly look of the gti.
plus, I dont like the roundish bubbly look of the gti.
02-02-2009, 08:52 AM
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Its all about what YOU like. They are basically the same car, with different +/-.
Both are great, some like one look over another, and value certain things more than others such as image etc.
Open sky, different interior and exterior styling and Quattro with the 2.0T.
Open sky, different interior and exterior styling and Quattro with the 2.0T.
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02-02-2009, 08:54 AM
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Obvious missed reasons...
A3 w/Sports suspension is basically the same setup as a GTI.
Add the cachet of the marque and upscale interior (as well as much better looking rear body lines, IMO) and it's not such a walkover.
Factor in the dealer incentives, it's similarly priced.
Then, being 25 years old, calling my insurance company decided for me. It was 400% more expensive annually for the GTI over the Audi A3.
Add the cachet of the marque and upscale interior (as well as much better looking rear body lines, IMO) and it's not such a walkover.
Factor in the dealer incentives, it's similarly priced.
Then, being 25 years old, calling my insurance company decided for me. It was 400% more expensive annually for the GTI over the Audi A3.
02-02-2009, 09:26 AM
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sport and non-sport steering wheel
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