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    New Audi A5 Cab v used.

    Decided not to go for it folks. A stunning car that's stands out too much for me. I'd be paranoid parking it up. Other concerns are the diesel debate and the ridiculous car tax for 6 years in total ! I only do about 3k miles per year. It's a whole chunk of car to do minimal miles. Still...
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    New Audi A5 Cab v used.

    Hi folks, Just secured a Daytona Grey A5 Cabriolet S Line, 40 Tdi S tronic in standard spec. I'm blown away by the deal I've been given. Huge discount. I had been looking at a used one initially but the new car deal just trumped it in all respects. I'll be trading a 68 plate A3 Black...
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    1.5 cod manual

    My first car was a Triumph Dolomite 1500 twin carb with no power steering and a 4 speed manual ! Another British Leyland legend ! Still the longest I've ever owned a car though - 4 1/2 years.
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    1.5 cod manual

    My car is a manual not auto.
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    1.5 cod manual

    It's spot on. Mpg usually 35-45 but short runs all the time. I've had it up to 50s stuck in slow moving traffic. Nippy enough - just got to build the revs a bit before overtakes. COD is brill - dash notification is the only way I can tell when it's in 2 cylinder mode - picks up straight away...
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    1.5 cod manual

    Forgot to add, the facelift feels much more smooth on the road. Road noise on the 18s is quite loud though.
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    1.5 cod manual

    Yeah, I'm going to drop it in when I get chance. I've only done 1300 miles in mine. Agree, nice car. I've had 3 8V A3s. 1 1.4 Tfsi 122 bhp 3dr Sline in Daytona grey. 1 1.4 Tfsi 150 bhp COD Cabriolet in Daytona. Current 1.5 Tfsi 150 bhp COD Sportback Black Edition in Mythos Black. I must like...
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    1.5 cod manual

    I picked my new 1.5 35 TFSI COD in Oct '18 and mine does it every time the engine is cold. I typically do short runs of 12 miles to work and back. It does kangaroo and if you accelerate too much it's like hitting a flat spot in the revs. Not good when you want to pull out of junctions or onto...
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    A3 Cab depreciation woes !

    How did you find the VRS ? Petrol or diesel ?
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    A3 Cab depreciation woes !

    Funnily enough I've been looking at a pre reg Octavia VRS TDI fully loaded which knocks out my neg egg. I'm put off by the massive depreciation highlighted by current/past owners. I'm also considering a Polo GTI or an UP! Just to set me up more for the future.
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    A3 Cab depreciation woes !

    Yep, not the best time but Spring isn't that far off. In neg egg as a result ! I don't know whether to go for a deposit contribution or pre reg to cancel it out.
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    A3 Cab depreciation woes !

    As the title says - huuuge depreciation in the past 4 months. I've got a 15 plate A3 Cab 1.4 COD Sline in Daytona with options and 5 1/2 k on the clock. Mint. £17750 px value. 18 month old. I was getting bids of £21500 4 months ago ! I just want rid of it now. Any similar experiences folks ?
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    A3 Cabriolet - intermittent centre brake light fault.

    As it says in the title folks. Warning light comes on and boot light goes off. Intermittent fault. Anyone else had this ?
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    S3 Convertible opinions please

    Yay, the cabbie gets a mention ! :-) I've had a Daytona A3 S-Line Cab 1.4tfsi COD 150 since July and it's fab. No rattles etc.with the roof up. Very air tight - feels like a coupe. I've previously had 2 A4 cabs and they were also very good. Oh and I've had an A3 3 door 8v model. That was...
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    1.4 TFSI 150 COD flat ?

    Thanks all. I find it sluggish to pick up through the gears. I was in dynamic tonight and overtook a car in 4th. I found it slow to respond and almost bottled it. It feels like the car is going nowhere. Personally, I don't rate dynamic as the steering is way too heavy with very little feel...
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    1.4 TFSI 150 COD flat ?

    I have a new Audi A3 S-Line Cabriolet with this engine and it feels flat at times. I previously had a 2013 Audi A3 1.4 S-Line 122 3dr and it felt quite a bit nippier. Better mpg too. Any thoughts ? I know the cab carries more weight.
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    Newbie with questions.

    Just picked my new Daytona Grey A3 Cabriolet, 1.4 COD today. I've got some queries. Climate acting a bit strange. Set temp to 22, parked car up and returned, ignition on and temp showed low. Later in the day turned the ignition on and climate was switched off. I had to switch it back on...
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    Hello again !

    Previous 8v Daytona A3 3 dr 1.4tfsi 122 S-line owner. Brief fling with Skoda after that (circumstances). Now returned to Audi and bought a Daytona A3 Cab 1.4tfsi 150 COD S-line with comfort pack and folding mirrors. Pick up next week. I can't wait folks. It'll be great to chat again. Any...
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    Order an S1 ?

    Hi all, Thinking of trading my "13" plate A3 1.4 TFSI 122 S-Line (Daytona) for an S1 (Sepang). I quite like the idea of re-living my youth in a nippy hot hatch. The stats and quattro are really impressive. Insurance and running costs aren't a major issue as I'm 40+ now. The main concern I have...
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    1.4 TFSI Turbo Actuator Rod Rattle....factory fix?

    A work colleague of mine has a Glacier Sportback S-Line. It does look good. I'm still happy with Daytona like. It's been the most commented on aspect of the car for me !. Suits the lines of the car massively.