Pulled the Trigger.....

[cilurnum]

Well, Listers finally got the documentation out to me, deposit taken, I've signed it and sent it off.

Absolutely poured over the options to trade off nice-to-haves with the sorts of driving I do and things that would make life easier.

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 184 S Line 5dr (manual, of course)
Metallic - Monsoon grey
Heated front seats
Through load system
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors
Xenon plus headlights
Privacy glass
Non smoking pack
Reversing camera
Deletion of model + engine designation at rear
Hill hold assist
Audi Sound System with 10 speakers
MMI Radio with CD player and SD/HC card slot
18" 5 parallel spoke design part polished alloy wheels
Interior light pack
Biathlon cloth/pearl nappa leather upholstery
Comfort pack - A3 with adaptive cruise control and parking system plus

I'm a little excited with a bit of trepidation thrown in. I've now just got to wait and finance it! It's the first time I've bought a new car and I thought I never would. However, given the age and type of the car I wanted getting a new one wasn't much more expensive than a used one, especially with the deal I've got.

 

[Pulp84]

Nice spec! I am a real fan of the 184 TDI - you will love it. Do you have an idea of build week?

 

[cilurnum]

I test drove a 184 Quattro and decided I wanted the power. It's a lovely engine and a few years ago you couldn't get an engine with that power and fuel economy. I know people who have given up Focus STs because they can't afford to run them.

No idea of a build week yet, but some time in November is what I've been told. Won't be surprised if it slips.

 

[a3_phil]

Very nice, though you've stolen my thunder as I'm probably pushing the button on a very similar spec later today!

 

[bobinder]

Well, Listers finally got the documentation out to me, deposit taken, I've signed it and sent it off.

Absolutely poured over the options to trade off nice-to-haves with the sorts of driving I do and things that would make life easier.

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 184 S Line 5dr (manual, of course)
Metallic - Monsoon grey
Heated front seats
Through load system
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors
Xenon plus headlights
Privacy glass
Non smoking pack
Reversing camera
Deletion of model + engine designation at rear
Hill hold assist
Audi Sound System with 10 speakers
MMI Radio with CD player and SD/HC card slot
18" 5 parallel spoke design part polished alloy wheels
Interior light pack
Biathlon cloth/pearl nappa leather upholstery
Comfort pack - A3 with adaptive cruise control and parking system plus

I'm a little excited with a bit of trepidation thrown in. I've now just got to wait and finance it! It's the first time I've bought a new car and I thought I never would. However, given the age and type of the car I wanted getting a new one wasn't much more expensive than a used one, especially with the deal I've got.

Great alloys. I've got the same and they have a metallic effect to them that isn't obvious in the photos.

 

[cilurnum]

Great alloys. I've got the same and they have a metallic effect to them that isn't obvious in the photos.

They're the standard S-Line alloys apparently. I just didn't see any point in upgrading as I like them better.

 

[steeve]

That's a great spec, the engine is great, brilliant performance and good economy too.

 

[bobinder]

They're the standard S-Line alloys apparently. I just didn't see any point in upgrading as I like them better.

Oh wait, I thought they were the 5-arm dynamic alloys. I have the other ones.

 

[cilurnum]

Oh wait, I thought they were the 5-arm dynamic alloys. I have the other ones.

I think you can only get the 5 arm ones on the sport, unless I'm mistaken. I've been through that configurator so many times.....

 

[bobinder]

I think you can only get the 5 arm ones on the sport, unless I'm mistaken. I've been through that configurator so many times.....

Yup only on Sport and SE.

 

[cilurnum]

Yup only on Sport and SE.

OK, I know way too much about A3 configurations now......

 

[bobinder]

OK, I know way too much about A3 configurations now......

Trust me I did the same even after I had ordered and was sat 5 months waiting for it to be built!

 

[cilurnum]

Signed documents on Thursday, sent to dealer, got an e-mail from dealer late on Friday telling me the provisional build date is 15th September, so week 38 I think. Delivery October or November. Faster than I thought, although these things can slip as we know.