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Old 02-07-2012, 11:10 AM
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Default 2012 S Line aluminum trim around shifter console

Just curious if they have gone to a better quality (aluminum) trim on the new S LInes. Heard earlier reports of cheesy, aluminum beer can type material for the trim around shift console. This was kind of a turn off on choosing S Line, so just wondering if Audi beefed the material up.
Cant wait !!!! Ordered S Line, Lava grey, Bang and Olaf, with the Pano.
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I'll let you know next week... The wife and I are looking at next Friday...
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I have a 2012 and have never really had a problem with the Aluminum trim being soft. Of course, I never really touch it and it has no marks on it in 6 months of use
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Cheesy beer can aluminum...LOL. Very descriptive! Wait until you pull your key fob out and it drops onto the aluminum. Instant dent. Cost? Several hundred dollars, plus labor. C'mon Audi, you can do better!
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If you have advanced key there would be no reason to "pull" the key out and drop it on the special space age weight saving Audi aluminum!
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