Facelift What are you collecting on 1st March?

[h5djr]

So it's nearly here. The new 17 registration and I'm sure a lot of members will be collecting their brand new A3s.
Personally I'm not collecting my new A3 2.0 Sport TDI-184 s-tronic quattro Sportback in Floret Silver until 2nd March (dealers will be very busy on 1st - a little less so on 2nd) and my particular dealer has a brand new 13-car showroom which only opened today.

So what model are you collecting?

 

[S32B]

Nothing, as they couldn't be bothered sorting a test drive out for me in Nov/Dec when I asked! Even though I said I'd want it for March delivery.

 

[cemerson]

My new car, as in my signature

Strangely when I picked up my current car on September 1st, I was pretty much the only one in the dealership... it was a weekend too! I'm booked it to collect at 9:30 on Wednesday. Just emptied my car of all my stuff (well, almost all...).

 

[Billy docherty]

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[Don76]

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Daytona really is hard to beat

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[h5djr]

My new car, as in my signature

Strangely when I picked up my current car on September 1st, I was pretty much the only one in the dealership... it was a weekend too! I'm booked it to collect at 9:30 on Wednesday. Just emptied my car of all my stuff (well, almost all...).

I emptied my A3 yesterday and took it to the dealer this afternoon. They are going to change my throttle pedal packing over to the new one and also transfer the wiring behind the dash for my Tomtom.
The dealer says they have lots of cars being collected on the 1st.

 

[BlueBadger]

Day out tomorrow in the Civic to say goodbye first. Then 2pm Wednesday:

A3 Sportback
S-Line
1.4 TFSI
S-Tronic
Daytona Grey
Comfort and Sound Pack
Advanced Tech Pack
Privacy Glass

Oh, and for the missus, park assist



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[Tom.H]

Nothing unfortunately, looking more like the middle of March.

 

[Daveotto]

Seat Ibiza SC FR, 1.2TSI, White with huge amount of kit.

Total price not much more than fully loaded options on an A3/S3

Sat Nav
DAB
Rear parking sensors
Auto Lights
Auto wipers
Folding mirrors
Flat bottomed steering wheel
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Hill hold

Actually 11th March and its my daughter's car, but still excited

 

[matts19]

S3 Sportback on 11th March too. Delayed due to my detailer's availability
The dealer won't be touching it.

Stronic
Daytona grey
Rotor grey interior
Privacy glass
Technology pack advanced
Virtual cockpit
Parking plus pack
B&O sound


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[deanshaw24]

S3 Sportback
Daytona grey
Black edition
Stronic
Tech pack advanced
Super sports seats
Keyless
Extended interior package
Roof rails in black
Folding mirrors
Rear parking sensors
Privacy glass
B and O

March 3rd

Also picking up a Q2 for the mrs at the same time, trading in a mk7 gtd

1.6 tdi sport
Ibis white
Parking pack plus
Extended body colour package

 

[dpaz]

Picking up a Saloon 1.4 TFSI on 4th March as couldn't get in till the weekend.

Tango Red
Comfort and Sound Pack

Didn't see much point in the tech pack. Would have loved front sensors and virtual cockpit but its a work car on a contract lease so would have ended up paying for them over the 3 years anyways.

 

[Migwire]

An A4 190 S Line Ultra saloon in Daytona, with privacy, high beam, fbmfsw and B&O.

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[MikeSel^]

So jealous - sound like some nice cars are going to be hitting the roads soon


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[RSS-S3]

Vegas yellow S3 3dr

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[Joe4842]

Vegas yellow S3 3dr

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Wish folk would stop with the Vegas pics!

Its tempting me towards the bright side! lol looks awesome mate sure you'll love it

 

[oaf]

S3 Sportback in panther black crystal
STronic
B&O stereo
Matrix LED headlights
Folding/dimming mirrors
Hill hold assist
Parking sensors
Black leather

Hoping I like the panther paint, always had "standard" metallic black up to now!

My old car was sold yesterday so we're currently a one Audi family

 

[R_V]

Picking up my S3 sportback tomorrow and can't wait. Coming from a 2014 GTi

Ordered in crystal panther black with privacy glass, parking plus, hill hold and tech pack advanced inc virtual cockpit.

 

[MikeSel^]

That's going to look awesome be sure to post some pics.

 

[R_V]

That's going to look awesome be sure to post some pics.

Will do, I'm glad it is dry weather forecast so it isn't filthy by the time I get it home.

 

[simonali]

Some paint from Homebase. Might go Thursday, though.

 

[oaf]

Crystal or metallic?!

 

[Rob2k68]

Enjoy people - only one more sleep zzzzzzzz

 

[MikeSel^]

Enjoy people - only one more sleep zzzzzzzz

Hah. I'd likely not get any sleep


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[SPIKE_]

S3 Sportback
Daytona grey
Black edition
Stronic
Tech pack advanced
Super sports seats
Keyless
Extended interior package
Roof rails in black
Folding mirrors
Rear parking sensors
Privacy glass
B and O

March 3rd

Also picking up a Q2 for the mrs at the same time, trading in a mk7 gtd

1.6 tdi sport
Ibis white
Parking pack plus
Extended body colour package

The 3rd will be a great day for the both of you. The S3 spec sounds great, and I'm sure the Q2 will be nice as well.

 

[R_V]

That's going to look awesome be sure to post some pics.

Finally picked up the S3 after what felt like forever. Delighted with the car, just need to get over this running in period which given my low miles will take ages. I think there will be many trips being arranged in the coming weeks to get the mileage up.



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[BlueBadger]

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[Migwire]

Off over to the A4 board.

Step up in quality from the 8V A3 is noticeable. But the 190 isn't as lively as the 8V 184.

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[deanshaw24]

Finally picked up the S3 after what felt like forever. Delighted with the car, just need to get over this running in period which given my low miles will take ages. I think there will be many trips being arranged in the coming weeks to get the mileage up.



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what run in period?

 

[Rayner_1704]

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what run in period?

e new engines don't usually need a run in period really as old engines did I'd just avoid launching etc until you have a few miles on the gearbox.
Please correct if I'm wrong

 

[Rayner_1704]

Well I was meant to be picking up my sportback S3 on the 1st but it still hasn't arrived at the dealer! Getting a joke now! It was loaded on to a transporter yesterday and is travelling from Grimsby to Huddersfield anyone would think they were shipping it from aus via dingy

 

[Billy docherty]

Just about to leave for my 18:00hrs collection slot buzzing much


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[Raul_sbd]

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Sexy that!!

 

[MikeSel^]

Sooo jealous! Mine seems like years away! Loving the pics tho

Gutted for you @Rayner_1704 hope it arrives soon!

 

[R_V]

Th

e new engines don't usually need a run in period really as old engines did I'd just avoid launching etc until you have a few miles on the gearbox.
Please correct if I'm wrong

I've heard both sides to be fair. However, I've been told by a few mechanics in the past that it's not just the engine that needs run in. The gear box, clutch, brakes and tyres need to be run in as well. The advice I was given today from Audi was to run the car in over the first 1000miles. I know in my GTI it was detailed in the owners manual, not checked the Audi one yet though.


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[Rayner_1704]

I've heard both sides to be fair. However, I've been told by a few mechanics in the past that it's not just the engine that needs run in. The gear box, clutch, brakes and tyres need to be run in as well. The advice I was given today from Audi was to run the car in over the first 1000miles. I know in my GTI it was detailed in the owners manual, not checked the Audi one yet though.


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I'm sure it will be easy to put a 1000 miles on it when I get a new car I put silly miles on in the first few weeks

 

[deanshaw24]

I just rag it from day one and I've never had any issues in over 100,000 miles of driving.

 

[THQuattro]

Enjoy your new cars.

 

[Buck]

Some lovely motors on peoples drives and garages tonight. Roll on the weekend for some real "17" adoration!!

I've hopefully got less than two weeks before mine joins you !!

 

[Rayner_1704]

Sooo jealous! Mine seems like years away! Loving the pics tho

Gutted for you @Rayner_1704 hope it arrives soon!

It's arrived today so hopefully pick her up tomorrow or Friday