My build week is 18, that's next week. As you can imagine, I can be a little nervous to know if 2008 spec has any major changes.GARTHY said:The 2008 spec comes in soon apparently. Does anyone know what the changes are yet?
mcmasman said:My build week is 18, that's next week. As you can imagine, I can be a little nervous to know if 2008 spec has any major changes.
I went to my Audi dealership last weekend and they said they have heard of absolutely no changes. If any at all, they haven't been informed. My saleman went to ask the boss on my request as well and they are expecting no changes what-so-ever except one: instead of 7 on the vin number, you'll get an 8.
I really hope I haven't been mis-informed.:thumbsup:
I can accept free upgrade option and/or discount combo option to hold sales target for 2008.bowfer said:Simply add something for free that used to be a £400 option.
mcmasman said:I can accept free upgrade option and/or discount combo option to hold sales target for 2008.
I can't accept any big, visible changes or new options. That would hurt.
I know car will get old, under-equiped. But I don't want it to happen 3 weeks after picking it up.
That is only if you ordered it now and got a build week later then week 22 -23. That's around when they start manufacturing with 2008 spec.copperband said:I'm on buildweek 19 and I've been told the same as mcmasman,i.e. no changes. I think they would have to inform you anyway of any changes before delivery otherwise legally they wouldn't be supplying you what you ordered?
Dave, don't do that to me, I beg you.h5djr said:Dealers are normally told about any changes for the next model year specification some time in May.
Dave, don't do that to me, I beg you
h5djr said:A3 softtop later in the year.
bowfer said:It's only some new spec.
If it was a whole new model I'd understand your concern.
There is another good reason about buying a late model - reliability. Chances are that all the early build issues are sorted, recalls included as part of the build, and the workforce familiar with what they're doing. Plus, as we've seen by the incremental annual spec changes, chances are you'll get a car with a lot of kit.bowfer said:Never understood people who buy the end of an existing model,even if they do save money.
bowfer said:It's only some new spec.
Never understood people who buy the end of an existing model,even if they do save money.
JamS3 said:Exactly!
You will always be able to buy the changed bits anyway and make it a facelifted version just like the 8L S3.
Normski is doing his own version with his LED rear lights anyway!!
tracieburr said:I've read on the Golf Forums that the Golf GT is going to have a slight styling change this June ( Grill changes etc), with Audi could there be a possabilityof the same?
Golf have the new facelift Sept 08.
bowfer said:Any hints about the 2009 styling ?
I'd expect it to be a bit 'braver'.
True for the 3-door, but the Sportback is unchanged from when it was released in 2004, so they might make some minor tweaks before the new model comes out in 2009.newbiecrg said:I don't believe that this model will have any other facelift! It will be replaced by a new model in 2 years time give or take... The A3 already had one facelift and usually one facelift is enough and precedes a new model...
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h5djr said:I think they tend to work on the same principle as the Golf. Why change what is a winning formula and take the risk of upsetting existing purchasers who they hope will buy another new one.
Not very brave perhaps, but they don't get paid for bravery - they get paid and Audi make money from selling cars.
Most Germans tend to be quite conservative with regard to car designs and that is Audi's home market.
bowfer said:Honda have shown bravery pays.
The Civic is one of the best selling cars in Europe.
davemk said:But would you buy one?? I quite like the car, but if asked the same question, I'd have to say no.
bowfer said:Yes,I would,if it weren't for kids.
Only a lack of rear space for kids' seats means it's off my shortlist.
Styling wise,I applaud Honda's bravery.
They even kept the triangular exhausts off the design sketch.
Honda have shown bravery pays.
The Civic is one of the best selling cars in Europe.
h5djr said:The Civic may well be ONE of the best selling cars in Europe, but THE BEST selling car in Europe has been for many years and still is the Golf.