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On 5/2/2024 at 2:10 PM, Steve Q said:

Fair doos, the Merc sounds nice! 

Dont ask, 2007 build, electric gremlins, the nav doesnt work neither does the radiom but by god does it glide and absorb uk roads, 

I love audi but for comfort Mercedes always wins

On 4/21/2024 at 8:13 PM, Steve Q said:

There's been a lot of cars not receiving the kit they should have had. Have you spoke to the supplying dealer about this? 

As it's been not sold as stated. 

Thanks

I had a dig in my emails and to be fair to the dealer I asked them if there was electronic adjustment as stated on website but they email back manual only

So I accepted it full willing

Im 2.5 years in and done 25k miles, love the car the only thing I look forward to on the next one if i hand it in is a massager seat or

i may just keep it, its not healthy to be in a seat for more than 2 hours non stop anyway so it faciliates a break. Cars arent planes unfortunately,

although my Mercedes with airmatik definitely feels like one over these atrocious uk roads

On 4/28/2024 at 9:27 AM, JonMc77 said:

Hi all! I wonder if you could help me?

I am thinking of buying a 45 comp (in Daytona grey) at the end of this year when the facelift version comes out. However, I mostly drive around the m25 and other dual carriage roads, typical length 90 miles each way. I want something dynamic and engaging but is totally relaxed sitting at 70mph with adaptive cruise.
 

At the moment I have a tdi A3 and get well over 50mpg…obvs I want to save the planet and so I am thinking of phev but I don’t have great access to chargers (none at my block of flats and none at work, there are some public ones near my flat).

 

Should I stick to a combustion engine or does the A3 PHEV make sense in this scenario?

Thank you!

 

 

If your gonna drive it at 70 not even your TDI will give you ideal MPG, I have the 35TDI and commute 300-600 miles a week and I get 70mpg driving at 64-66

no PHEV audi or otherwise will deliver economy booting it at 70, laws of physics wont allow it

You can either drive spirited and ignore the MPG or you can drive careful and save your money- cant have it both despite what people say

5 hours ago, Cent said:

Mines a company car lease so the hybrid is a massive tax incentive over a full petrol/diesel.

And I wanted the extra power from a 45 🤪

Fairs, yeh I just dont see the value for a private individual

And whenever I see them  on a trailer being towed up the m6 or where ever I am its always the hybrid A3's

Enjoy and may it bring you many happy miles and smiles

If you dont mind me asking what made you chose the 45?

I chose a 35tdi 2 years ago almost through my pcp and tbh I love it. The power and torque is endless, its economical in eco mode i get 70mpg in summer

in winter 60

for 33k, I never understood the allure to the hybrid battery model. Especially given reliability issues etc

I empathesise

My Audi A3 2020 35TDI S line was mean to come with lumbar and electronic adjustment and because of Covid/ Ukraine/Who knows

It came with standard seats

Im not gonna lie, Audi seats are not the best especially on an S line spec. Their made for people that enjoy dynamic fast driving

Nobody buys and Audi for pure comfort, their performance cars. I have adjusted my seat high up and work it well, I can do 2 hours before getting tired

In your case, maybe just add cushions, but there is no simple answer. People buy Mercedes for comfort.

Apologies all if this is something insignificant, but I noticed after popping the engine bay yesterday this cable was looking frayed/loose

I never remember seeing it like this and I'm really worried is this something I should be worried about?

Many thanks for your help guys

Audi A3, 2020.  35TDI

12 hours ago, Magnet said:

Hello Asad, 

Looks to be deposited by some ‘outside influence’. Have you looked at the under- bonnet insulation? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Thanks Gareth, No i havent but I will check

I did it get washed not under the hood but just exterior thoroughly the other day wonder if its just soap residue

I was worried it was something more sinister

Thank you for getting back to me

I had a similar experience and I feel your pain. I enquired about an Audi A3 in Covid configured it myself online, to be fair, my local Audi dealership, Audi Halesowen openly told me stock was limited and apart from new vehicles coming from Germany, nothing was available let alone configurable ( lead time 1 year +)

I settled for an Audi A3 35tdi S line spec

But I’ve noticed the front two seats have no lumber support or adjustment, which is technically part of the spec, also the cupholders at the front do not have the folding attachment as expected

I assume this was because of Covid and Ukraine and sourcing of parts, and to be honest, I was just glad to get the vehicle I wanted, but when I do hand this vehicle, I will remind them and expect a good deal on my next one

to be fair to them I do generally think there was some kind of shortage of components because I wanted the dealer to fit an official Audi dash cam and they would’ve made a lot of money from doing it but they did not follow it up. I think they just generally couldn’t get a lot of components although they should be back to normal now

You’ve gotta remember you don’t buy an Audi for interior lighting you buy it for the fantastic driving experience to be cliche. It is the ultimate driving experience although another Bavarian manufacturer would contest that

Flat bottom steering wheel is nice but it’s not essential. It doesn’t radically change anything neither does lighting

https://www.thewheelshop.co.uk/product-category/space-saver-wheels/audi/
 

they sell just put your details of model in and make sure you get the right wheel size 

35tdi 

thank me later 

I do the same journey albeit lengthier 

you’ll get 60 mpg minimum on highway and you’ll never see those numbers on a tfsi

Can anyone tell me what on earth this cakey white soot like residue is on the pipe when I popped my bonnet this morning 

Audi 35tdi 2020

Thanks