whitter45
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Registered: 15th Nov 02
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My mum's partner has just taken delivery of one and I was rather impressed with it
Great interior and the Glacier White is very nice - very bright but not too much pearl effect
Few pics as it was getting dark
 DSC_8713 by Paul Whitt82, on Flickr
 DSC_8715 by Paul Whitt82, on Flickr
 DSC_8717 by Paul Whitt82, on Flickr
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
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Really nice, prefer the saloon to the hatch. I went in the latest Skoda Octavia at the weekend, got to be up there with the Audi's quality wise, really surprised.
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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Saloon is fantastic looking. I was disappointed when I sat in one, feels too small. The back is large enough to sit in, but required contortion for me (5"10) to get in and out of. Far better looking than the hatch.
MWG: They really aren't. I nearly bought one, and thought it was an absolutely fantastic car. But I didn't understand why people where harping on about build quality. Did you feel the air vents? They are worse than my citroen! The door handles felt flimsy (inside) and there where many surfaces where the edges weren't finished. It was fitted together solidly but I felt that corners where cut in some areas. Great car but I wasn't swayed on that part.
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
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No didn't feel the air vents. It certainly felt as nice a place to be as the admittedly now old (57 plate) A3 S-line I used to have.
[Edited on 19-09-2014 by mwg]
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dannymccann
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Registered: 9th Aug 06
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Lovely motor that, does look great in white.
Agree on Skoda, well put together but materials leave something to be desired, when I was choosing between the Mondeo and Octavia the Ford was well ahead
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kennySRi
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Much prefer the saloon over the hatch. Looks excellent!
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pow
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Outside looks lovely - but I hate the new childish looking lpayground dashboard
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gavin18787
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Nice 
Drives supercharged Tec with torque 
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Nismo
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Registered: 12th Sep 02
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They are nice, boss has just chopped his RS5 in for an S3 Saloon.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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Does the screen lower into the dash when not in use? Or is it like the Mercedes ipad things?
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
Outside looks lovely - but I hate the new childish looking lpayground dashboard
You what? Looks perfect (apart from the screen). Very simple and not a million buttons like other cars.
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Jamie-C
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Registered: 3rd Jun 08
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Very nice
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nathy_87
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Saw an A3 saloon few months back I had to do a double take, much prefer it to the hatch. Now seeing the inside of one, I must say it's a quite a nice car.
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whitter45
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Registered: 15th Nov 02
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screen retracts also which is a nice touch
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John
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VW/Seat have had the Bora/Jetta/Toledo for years but now they've brought out slightly less practical versions, they are all the rage.
Toledo has a hatchback style boot.
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whitter45
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quote:
Originally posted by John
VW/Seat have had the Bora/Jetta/Toledo for years but now they've brought out slightly less practical versions, they are all the rage.
Toledo has a hatchback style boot.
your point being....
BMW are Audi are just making the most of there platforms with GT versions etc. its nothing new just the fact the A3 is now offered in Saloon
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DaveyLC
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If it was a Ferrari I bet he'd be "Step-Dad"
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Ben G
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whitter45
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
If it was a Ferrari I bet he'd be "Step-Dad"
Like that hehe
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
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New A3 convertible is nice as well, used to be a dumpy little funny looking thing but the boot gives it a far nicer proportion.
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_Allan_
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quote:
Originally posted by whitter45
BMW are Audi are just making the most of there platforms with GT versions etc. its nothing new just the fact the A3 is now offered in Saloon
Making the most, they have watered them down to point there is too much choice.
Between coupes, saloons, sportbacks, gran coupes there is no clear line between platforms.
Surely sales of one type could potentially harm a possible sale of a slightly dearer model as you wanted to stick to your brand but now are offered a multitude of body types at a lower price.
Suppose that's why I'm no marketing expert. I'm sure someone will enlighten
[Edited on 20-09-2014 by _Allan_]
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
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Be interesting to see what you can buy with exactly £27500, used be a small car with spec or a pov big one. Now its probably 5 different models with 5 different body styles.
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
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I like that a lot, Audi top the interior chart for me atm, they just seem to get it right
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