Why not GTI
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If Audi only wants to spend the money ship 1 version of any car to the US, DSG will win almost any time over a conventional 6mt. More people will buy the DSG equiped car.
Sad but true.
Sad but true.
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Overall, I'm very happy with the GTI. Very fun and very well designed and constructed for its class and price range.
I'd say the A3 has an edge in interior materials and a bunch of little touches (stuff like door hinges), and overall I preferred the service I got at Audi dealerships over the VW dealerships in my area.
I went back and forth on whether to get a new or used A3 or a new GTI, and VW had lease deals that made it just too easy to get into the GTI. The near base model GTI I got is a really great value. The decision might have been tougher if I was considering a loaded GTI vs. an A3.
Someday I hope to be back in an Audi, but I really don't have any regrets going with the GTI.
I'd say the A3 has an edge in interior materials and a bunch of little touches (stuff like door hinges), and overall I preferred the service I got at Audi dealerships over the VW dealerships in my area.
I went back and forth on whether to get a new or used A3 or a new GTI, and VW had lease deals that made it just too easy to get into the GTI. The near base model GTI I got is a really great value. The decision might have been tougher if I was considering a loaded GTI vs. an A3.
Someday I hope to be back in an Audi, but I really don't have any regrets going with the GTI.
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Loaner car!!
longer warranty
scheduled maintanence included
Open Sky sunroof
I test drove a GTI before buying my A3, 3 kids on the highway wanted to race on a 10 mile test drive..
longer warranty
scheduled maintanence included
Open Sky sunroof
I test drove a GTI before buying my A3, 3 kids on the highway wanted to race on a 10 mile test drive..
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Is the only correct +'s to the A3 that you listed. I get a loaner Passat or Jetta when my car goes in, the 09's have free maint for 36k miles. To pay for that, the bumper2bumper is 3/36 yet powertrain is still 5/60.
I will give you the "grown up" look and feel, but still a great car either way. It has won countless awards.
The A3 is gets praised as well, its just expensive.
I will give you the "grown up" look and feel, but still a great car either way. It has won countless awards.
The A3 is gets praised as well, its just expensive.
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That's what moved me from looking at a used GTi to a used A3...