For a while now Mrs B5 has wanted a smaller car than the the current A6 C6 3.0TDI Avant she is driving, so we have been looking around at different models, Q2, Q3 and the A3. after finding limited discounts on the Q2, and the interior of the Q3 looking very dated we finally settled on the facelift A3, as we also go some very good discounts using carwow on the A3.
So this weekend we finaly put a deposit down on a new A3 with the following spec.
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI S line - S tronic
Tech Pack
Virtual Cockpit
Tango Red
Rear View camera
Advanced key
High Beam assist
Hill hold assist
Electric 4-way lumber
Adaptive Cruise
Audi sound system
Park assit
Roof Rails
I was looking at the Supersport seats but @ £1,870 (as you have to spec the leather option) that was out. Also wanted the electric seats but as they are not memory what is the point! Still cannot believe the A3 has no memory seat option.
Was also looking a B&O but the Audi sound system has got good reviews, so cannot justify the extra £500, Mrs B5 is not that bothered about the sound system.
Decided on the new 1.5 TFSI engine as we just wanted a "town" car for short trips, got a A6 quattro with a DPF for the longer runs.
So the wait now begins, and I'm just waiting on an order number but have been told delivery will be around the end of October - November.
Anyone else ordered, received or even test drove the 1.5 what did you think of the engine as we have only test drove the 1.4TFSI, cannot think it will be that much different.
Also should I select heated seats, as they are cloth/leather is it worth the £300?
So this weekend we finaly put a deposit down on a new A3 with the following spec.
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI S line - S tronic
Tech Pack
Virtual Cockpit
Tango Red
Rear View camera
Advanced key
High Beam assist
Hill hold assist
Electric 4-way lumber
Adaptive Cruise
Audi sound system
Park assit
Roof Rails
I was looking at the Supersport seats but @ £1,870 (as you have to spec the leather option) that was out. Also wanted the electric seats but as they are not memory what is the point! Still cannot believe the A3 has no memory seat option.
Was also looking a B&O but the Audi sound system has got good reviews, so cannot justify the extra £500, Mrs B5 is not that bothered about the sound system.
Decided on the new 1.5 TFSI engine as we just wanted a "town" car for short trips, got a A6 quattro with a DPF for the longer runs.
So the wait now begins, and I'm just waiting on an order number but have been told delivery will be around the end of October - November.
Anyone else ordered, received or even test drove the 1.5 what did you think of the engine as we have only test drove the 1.4TFSI, cannot think it will be that much different.
Also should I select heated seats, as they are cloth/leather is it worth the £300?
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