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Keys and phones do not belong in the same pocket!

Frustrating thing is that they do sell the 8v with a 2.0TFSI 220bhp in the USA.

Another lesson: Never go abroad without your spare key!

Nice, but a little too low for my liking. I see this a lot. If the wheels do not sit symmetrically in the wheelarches it is a no go for me. Check this one though. Now these guys do understand how to get the perfect stance: Audi A3 clubsport quattro concept - YouTube

It works fine on my 8P but only if I leave the rear head rests all the way down. If the head rests are on the first click up (what I prefer) they are in the way and light from the car behind you does not reach the sensor in the mirror! You can actually see the shadow of the headrest across the...

Advanced key is something I would definitely want. Although too expensive for what it is it is worth it for me for the peace of mind of not having a key embedded in my kneecap in case of a collision!

In my 2.0FSI (Petrol, non turbo) the difference is huge! I think this is due to the higher octane number (RON98) though more than the "ultimate" additions. Diesel is a different story I think.

Probably the same way as on the 8P: switch off engine and then give the wiper stalk a flick. The wipers will go half-way and stop there.

Do you have a manual or s-tronic gearbox? Although the bog standard 1.8TFSI can produce something like 320NM, when the car has the s-tronic box the engine is limited to 250NM because the 7-speed version can't handle more than that. Apart from the extra bhp it probably wouldn't feel any faster...

Both colours look good but Estoril... wow! What a spanking good colour that is!

Congratulations! As far as being kept in the loop I think you Brits are actually quite spoiled compared to us Dutchmen. When I ordered my last car I heard nothing until the day the car was ready for delivery. Same goes for courtesy cars. All the time I hear how you guys get stuff like a nice S4...

Letting the engine warm up before booting it is always important.

A while ago I was waiting at the dealers while they were fixing something (window mechanism had snapped and wouldn't go up anymore) and I got talking to a woman who had an allroad with adjustable suspension (can't remember if it was A4 or A6). Her suspension had packed in for the umpteenth time...

How is that different from a Q3?

I have this in my 8p. I think it is normal, it is just the felt that gets wet.