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    Audi A3 3.2 V6 Quatto.

    Thanks for that Ju This year I am band F £210 next year I jump to band M £440 thats a big old hike , funny there is nothing about it on the link I posted above
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    Audi A3 3.2 V6 Quatto.

    F Over 185 £210.00 £115.50 G Over 225 – for cars registered on or after 23/03/06 £400.00 £220.00 Wes G the above extracted from this link http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_10012524 Does cat F disappear next year and get absorbed into Cat G...
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    Audi A3 3.2 V6 Quatto.

    I was glad to discover that the £400 only applies to vehicles registered after 23 March 2006 , my road tax cost me £210 last week , the difference is only about 3 tanks of gas when you think about it too. Sand
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    New Gearknob and Gator....

    PNH80 Check out this link you need to find a smallish one so that it fits under the funnel of the Knob sleeve as marriedblonde says they are a better solution if you plan on swapping your gearknobs come sale time http://www.jubileeclips.co.uk/ Sand
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    Transmission Judder

    Rob Same deal learning to drive my mine! I think you just have to be silky smooth with your foot coordination feed the clutch in and out, you have a light clutch action and a sensitive throttle, I thought my Z3 was a bit of a challenge to drive smoothly until I got this machine! Footware...
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    New Gearknob and Gator....

    PNH80 Sorry I haven't any pics but I managed mine in about an half an hour this week. It is an easy process you need to get hold of a small jubilee clip (re-useable hose clamp) to refasten the knob on the gearstick. Remove ashtray with a gentle upward pull. Using gentle pressure from the...
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    Dension Gateway 100

    Thanks Rob ,I am using the Concert II head unit for controls as I did not want to mess with the Ipod (old eyes) whilst on the road and I like keeping it out of sight in the glove box. I had entertained the thought of the Bluetooth add on for the phone but if you need to memorize unintuitive...
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    Dension Gateway 100

    I have a Gateway 100 and find the instructions that came with it very difficult to grasp. :banghead: I have the 6 buttons CD- and CD + which do zip as far as I can tell ?? I have the next and previous track and Rew and FF as the next 4 buttons they are intuitive enough and I can use the...
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    Audi A3 3.2 V6 Quatto.

    ricej I am glad you have flushed some other happy 3.2ers out of the forum! I have had mine 3 weeks and am getting very attached to it. 30 mpg combined M-way/town driving. Just had the dension gateway fitted to enjoy the Bose sound fully from my ipod. Enjoy that V6! S :blackrs4:
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    3.2 V6 Engine

    Mine is due end of month but not sure what they charge for group G cars registered before 23/03/06 any ideas? G Over 225 – for cars registered on or after 23/03/06 £400.00 £220.00
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    3.2 V6 Engine

    Its an Audi approved car so let's hope not!!! S
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    Mass air flow sensor - S3 (8P)

    Interesting that the standard accepted cause for MAF failures point the finger at K&N filters K&N have spent a lot of money and effort testing "failed" MAF sensors and have yet to find any link with their products "funny old thing that" is the obvious response but their case is well researched...
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    3.2 V6 Engine

    Relaxitscool I have had my 2004 model for 2 weeks now and enjoy the same points as you do. Also getting 30mpg out of it on combined town/Mway. My standard gearshifts are 1, 3, 6 unless I want to move off like a hotrod. Very impressed with the smooth tq of the engine and the general eagerness...
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    Gear Lever replacement gaiter

    Thanks for that Boydie , shame they can't be divided as the knob is like new just the lousy gaiter material has peeled on all the sharp creases. I think I'll go to an upholsterer and get a real leather one made. Sand
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    Gear Lever replacement gaiter

    Has anyone details where I can get a replacement gaiter for my gear lever? I have just picked my jaw off the ground from my local dealer who quoted £106 inc Vat for Gear knob +gaiter (comes as a unit) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I know why they are called stealers! LOL My car is 2004 3.2 Quattro 6...
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    Aux Input Socket

    Thanks , time to get the cheque book out I fear!! S
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    Odd steering problem..

    3.2 Ju You have just described my car's symptoms off to a T, I collected it today and it is irritating the poop out of me!! Don't have a ramp or the venue so going to take it back to the dealer and request 1/2 turn as you describe. S
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    Aux Input Socket

    Has anyone got a pic of the Aux input? I can't find it on my car which is a Jan 04 with a Concert II Maybe it is a newish spec item? S
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    Hello everybody

    Hi everybody Sand here I have just bought A3 3.2 quattro sport Jan 2004 This may sound dumb:jester: I have no idea whatsoever about A3 cars (used to own an A4 Avant about 10 yrs ago) bought the A3 on total whimsy this afternoon, I :hubbahubba:was bowled over by the drive and good...