Hello all,
First post. I've spent ALL weekend researching a new purchase and can't find much info on the above. Biggest decision was between s line 2L 184 quattro and S3 stronic. The head won in the end and I decided to get the A3 over the S3 (for a variety of reasons, including likelihood of accumulating license points quickly!). However, in speccing up the A3, there is one option I am not sure about: the progressive power assist. It isn't a mind blowingly expensive upgrade at less than £300, but has anyone who has driven a car with and a car without it got any comments? What does it really do to the steering - my guess is it can't be too bad given it is spec'd as standard on the S3. Is it "worth" £300? Our belief is that this is something which makes the steering lighter around town in parking and traffic, but more direct when pushing it a bit is the primary reason we have spec'd it.
The car is shared between myself and my partner and our use will be around town and 30 mile commute to/from work (A&B roads plus motorway) plus the occasional burble around the country Current spec is:
2.0 TDI 184 Quattro S Line 3dr S Tronic
Hill hold assist
Progressive power assisted steering
SD card satellite navigation system
Audi Sound System with 10 speakers
Comfort pack - A3 with adaptive cruise control
Interior light pack - A3 Hatchback/Sportback
Pearl - Daytona grey
Tyre pressure monitor
Electric lumbar support
Perforated alcantara/leather - Black
First post. I've spent ALL weekend researching a new purchase and can't find much info on the above. Biggest decision was between s line 2L 184 quattro and S3 stronic. The head won in the end and I decided to get the A3 over the S3 (for a variety of reasons, including likelihood of accumulating license points quickly!). However, in speccing up the A3, there is one option I am not sure about: the progressive power assist. It isn't a mind blowingly expensive upgrade at less than £300, but has anyone who has driven a car with and a car without it got any comments? What does it really do to the steering - my guess is it can't be too bad given it is spec'd as standard on the S3. Is it "worth" £300? Our belief is that this is something which makes the steering lighter around town in parking and traffic, but more direct when pushing it a bit is the primary reason we have spec'd it.
The car is shared between myself and my partner and our use will be around town and 30 mile commute to/from work (A&B roads plus motorway) plus the occasional burble around the country Current spec is:
2.0 TDI 184 Quattro S Line 3dr S Tronic
Hill hold assist
Progressive power assisted steering
SD card satellite navigation system
Audi Sound System with 10 speakers
Comfort pack - A3 with adaptive cruise control
Interior light pack - A3 Hatchback/Sportback
Pearl - Daytona grey
Tyre pressure monitor
Electric lumbar support
Perforated alcantara/leather - Black