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  1. element137

    OBD Protector

    Interested lurker here- is this specific to A3 or all Audi / Vag ? _ would it fit A5 ? _ sounds like a good solution - there is clearly a gap in the market for this type of security on obd port.
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    S5 BE Sport Back Ordered

    I happy with the deal - know the dealer and literally 10 mins from where I work - in hindsight i reckon could have squeezed for a bit more, I was doing well on negotiation, then test drove it and they could see they had got me ! -
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    S5 Sportback Ordered

    That is seriously beautiful colour - is that pearl rather than metallic ?
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    S5 BE Sport Back Ordered

    15% off list-but had to push hard - pretty sure there are better deals out there but been using the same dealer for a while so happy with the deal I got.
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    S5 BE Sport Back Ordered

    Current Company car lease not expire until 1st June - so initially planned to take the S5 at the same time - then had a day to think about and told the dealer on second thoughts just get it ASAP - looks like end of April - just waiting for build slot details so I can track it - not been this...
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    Had decided on Audi S5...but think I prefer looks of A5 BE+

    Went through the same thought process, but once I realised the S5 was within reach-leaned towards S5 - then test drove one = decided there then S5 all the way and ordered one.
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    S5 BE Sport Back Ordered

    Having become free of the company car straightjacket- finally opted out and ordered the car of my choice - long time ambition about to be realised . S5 Black Edition SportBack Sepang Blue Lunar Silver and Black Interior 20" 5 Spoke Alloys Added : High Technology Pack Audi Drive Select Damper...
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    So, what exactly is wrong with the A3 fuel neck?

    Try turning the gun/nozzle 90 degree and hold at that angle - (ie, sideways to the normal vertical position) I have had this on several cars over the years.
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    Life Expectancy & Big Mileage

    Diesel Sportback BE quattro is actually surprisingly good on emmisions - looked at tax calcs and looks like about £320 a month for the car and fuel in additional tax - which is starting to look very attractive.......... Big thanks to lgooch for the tip, cheers anyone know rough lead time on...
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    Life Expectancy & Big Mileage

    I have allways had company cars before - but from a tax point of view assumed a quattro would be expensive from a C02/banding point of view ? - cheers anyway - will have a look as what a diesel quattro will cost me in tax - maybe a better compromise than running my current car into the ground...
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    Life Expectancy & Big Mileage

    Yeah I will get an allowance - and will get fuel allowance also - its the other running costs, tyres, oil, depreciation that are going to kill me !
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    Life Expectancy & Big Mileage

    Thanks guys - head is telling me company car route - but i dont want to let my A3 go - all my previous cars been company cars - so this last year I have been able to own something I want - quattro is a killer on taxation - so first time I have been able to have one - and have loved every minute -
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    Life Expectancy & Big Mileage

    Hi all, After a year of owning my A3 I am due to change jobs which is going to mean 140 mile a day round trip - expecting to get the choice between company car or allowance, I really love the A3 and seriously thinking about going for the allowance and commuting in it - but - 2008 plate with 75K...
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    Torque Steer

    Torque steer is horrible ! before dropping my company car (A5) and buying my own A3 I had some horrible moments in the A5 - jumped accross a complete lane when booting it out of an island - not fun - when i test drove my current A3 (quattro) the arrow straight handling under power sold it for me...