Whippet. The camera picture should show automatically when you select reverse. If not I assume there is a setting in the mmi to make it happen.
Thanks - Would make sense for it to happen automatically. Would be a bit of a faff otherwise.
Whippet. The camera picture should show automatically when you select reverse. If not I assume there is a setting in the mmi to make it happen.
Quick question.
Are you saying that the image from the reversing camera doesn't show up on the MMI screen automatically, when you select reverse gear. I'd have to push a button each time? Or that you need to adjust the settings via the MMI, then the car remembers your preference.
Or have I misunderstood completely?
Thanks.
Did you get the door rattle fixed in the end Dooker?
I'm hoping the gearbox gets better but my TT was the same and I didn't bother getting it looked at but I'm not putting up with it in this car! Not sure if its the same box or a different one?
As for the stickers I agree it cheapens the look of the car and as I drive with the visors down all the time it looks s**t from outside, I must look into who was talking about getting one on here and follow it up. I seem to remember it was about £70
Not done it yet. Going back in for a second visit in a weeks time. After that if it's not fixed I shall seek legal advice. They will get away with nothing as far as I'm concerned!
70 quid....hmmmmm
Just a quick couple of points after 2 weeks and 400 miles, having had various VAG performance cars for many years.
The MPG will take many 000's of miles before you start getting close to the claimed figures. In my opinion, most VAG engines take at least 10k before they are fully loosened up. Only then do you start to get decent MPG.
Its the same with the gearbox. My manual is quite notchy now - but I am treating it with care (especially when cold in winter) and I am pretty certain over the coming years, it will bed in and be slick and fast.
I am still getting used to the steering. I am not complaining - its just a matter of getting used to it. At the moment, I am tending to turn in a bit too sharp on slow corners.
All in all, I love the car. I took my Mk6 Golf R out yesterday, for the first time since buying the S3 and it felt relatively slow, uncomfortable and unrefined compared to the S3.
Soulboy, thanks for this. I'm moving from a Golf R to an S3 as I'm looking for the performance coupled with comfort (getting old) so your post was exactly what I wanted to read.
Soulboy, thanks for this. I'm moving from a Golf R to an S3 as I'm looking for the performance coupled with comfort (getting old) so your post was exactly what I wanted to read.
Also exactly what I want to hear. Upgrading from an R. The thing that frustrates me most is the lack of pull from less than 2400rpm. Very different from the MkV GTI I had prior that would could go from about 1800. I am also after a bit more big-city sophistication. Can't wait, can't wait etc etc
I had to have my two week old S3 Sportback recovered by the RAC yesterday. The car wouldnt start properly after a 100 mile drive down to Gloucester but once it had, the idle was rough and it had no boost before 3000rpm. Even up around 4000 or 5000 i could not get full boost and it clearly wasnt pulling right. No warning lights at this stage which seemed odd. I also had more noticable hissing / whistling noise under throttle loads. I drove on for another 15 miles or so to see if it would clear but no joy. I had to stop at one point to let a lorry turn right and the auto start / stop kicked. Only it didnt start and left me stranded for a minute or so on a fast moving A road whilst I tried to start it on the key......
I parked up at my destination (stage 2 of the Wyedean Rally) and left it for a couple of hours. It was exactly the same once i had got it started again so I drive a couple more miles down to Coleford. Whilst looking for somewhere to park in town, the engine warning light finally came on....i called Audi assist and was attended by an RAC patrol. A physical check could not see anything wrong so he tried to check the diagnostics. This was not possible as the S3 8V was not available on his diagnostics platform which i really cant believe.....this was Audi assist after all. He could only suggest a faulty sensor or potentially a pipe that is split / off which he couldnt spot?
The upshot of all this is that the car was brought home on a low loader and i need to find a way of getting it to a dealer tomorrow.
Not happy in the slightest
Rich
I would also be interested to know as well.I bet you're not happy but I'm sure you're in the minority.
Once it's fixed under warranty, I'm sure you'll have many years of trouble free motoring.
I'd be interested to know what's failed after such a short time.
I have noticed that other road users seem to hate me more than usual, dunno if anybody else has noticed this?
I wouldn't worry about getting it to the dealers either... I would just call Audi breakdown again and it will be their problem they should also sort you out a hire car in the meantime so you will be ok!
That doesn't sound right
According to the Audi Assist T&C's, a second recovery can be chargeable?
Also - a hire car is only applicable under "Recovery" and you want to continue on your original journey.
No doubt the dealer will provide a courtesy car, subject to availability, and will probably assist with getting the car there.
"Can be" but I'd love to see them try and justify it!!!
If there is something wrong with a car less than 6 months old and you make he right noises you will not be left in the lurch.
Why didn't the recovery take you to dealer in the first place?
I think sales of goods act is also be on your side so I wouldn't worry...
I arrived back at 8.45pm last night so the dealer would have been shut and I thought it best to have the car at home. I am only 8 miles away so plan to be there with the car at 8am. It will only start with some throttle applied and still sounds rough. I have not driven it today but no warning lights have appeared since the RAC looked at it.
I do hope it is something simple like a split pipe or sesnor failure.
Rich
Recovery does not cover:
⢠A second Recovery if:
c) the desired destination cannot accept the Vehicle due to company opening hours or other restrictions.
If a second Recovery is required this service can be provided but a charge will be made dependent on the service required, time of day and distance. These charges will be payable by credit/debit card prior to the relevant service being provided.
I agree with you that no-one should have to argue the toss for a £30k brand new car.
Unfortunately what works against us as customers, that that the agreement for Audi Assist is between Audi and the RAC, not between you and Audi. So speaking direct to the RAC would do no good.
The scenario about taking the car to a dealer when it is shut is specifically covered in the T&C's:
No doubt Audi Customer Service or the dealer would step in to cover this, but as far as the agreement between Audi and the RAC go for Audi Assist, its in black and white.
http://www.audi.co.uk/content/dam/a.../Roadside assistance terms and conditions.pdf
I agree with you that no-one should have to argue the toss for a £30k brand new car.
Unfortunately what works against us as customers, that that the agreement for Audi Assist is between Audi and the RAC, not between you and Audi. So speaking direct to the RAC would do no good.
The scenario about taking the car to a dealer when it is shut is specifically covered in the T&C's:
No doubt Audi Customer Service or the dealer would step in to cover this, but as far as the agreement between Audi and the RAC go for Audi Assist, its in black and white.
http://www.audi.co.uk/content/dam/a.../Roadside assistance terms and conditions.pdf
I had to have my two week old S3 Sportback recovered by the RAC yesterday. The car wouldnt start properly after a 100 mile drive down to Gloucester but once it had, the idle was rough and it had no boost before 3000rpm. Even up around 4000 or 5000 i could not get full boost and it clearly wasnt pulling right. No warning lights at this stage which seemed odd. I also had more noticable hissing / whistling noise under throttle loads. I drove on for another 15 miles or so to see if it would clear but no joy. I had to stop at one point to let a lorry turn right and the auto start / stop kicked. Only it didnt start and left me stranded for a minute or so on a fast moving A road whilst I tried to start it on the key......
I parked up at my destination (stage 2 of the Wyedean Rally) and left it for a couple of hours. It was exactly the same once i had got it started again so I drive a couple more miles down to Coleford. Whilst looking for somewhere to park in town, the engine warning light finally came on....i called Audi assist and was attended by an RAC patrol. A physical check could not see anything wrong so he tried to check the diagnostics. This was not possible as the S3 8V was not available on his diagnostics platform which i really cant believe.....this was Audi assist after all. He could only suggest a faulty sensor or potentially a pipe that is split / off which he couldnt spot?
The upshot of all this is that the car was brought home on a low loader and i need to find a way of getting it to a dealer tomorrow.
Not happy in the slightest
Rich
I had to have my two week old S3 Sportback recovered by the RAC yesterday. The car wouldnt start properly after a 100 mile drive down to Gloucester but once it had, the idle was rough and it had no boost before 3000rpm. Even up around 4000 or 5000 i could not get full boost and it clearly wasnt pulling right. No warning lights at this stage which seemed odd. I also had more noticable hissing / whistling noise under throttle loads. I drove on for another 15 miles or so to see if it would clear but no joy. I had to stop at one point to let a lorry turn right and the auto start / stop kicked. Only it didnt start and left me stranded for a minute or so on a fast moving A road whilst I tried to start it on the key......
I parked up at my destination (stage 2 of the Wyedean Rally) and left it for a couple of hours. It was exactly the same once i had got it started again so I drive a couple more miles down to Coleford. Whilst looking for somewhere to park in town, the engine warning light finally came on....i called Audi assist and was attended by an RAC patrol. A physical check could not see anything wrong so he tried to check the diagnostics. This was not possible as the S3 8V was not available on his diagnostics platform which i really cant believe.....this was Audi assist after all. He could only suggest a faulty sensor or potentially a pipe that is split / off which he couldnt spot?
The upshot of all this is that the car was brought home on a low loader and i need to find a way of getting it to a dealer tomorrow.
Not happy in the slightest
Rich
Quick note about rear cuphoders:
The 3dr comes with 2 rear seat cupholders, moulded in the outboard edges of the rear seats
The SB and Saloon don't have rear cupholders, but if you specify through load, this will come wtih central armrest with 2 cupholders.