Anyone purchased a STaSIS Challenge or Touring Edition A3?? X-post

**channad** · 03-28-2008 05:45 PM

I posted this on the A4 forum also. Just looking for people that have bought to get some sort of impression on them. So peak up and let me know! Did you not like having it modded? Did you want to mod it yourself?

Do you think the higher price you paid is worth the mods it came with? Thanks in advance!!

**AUDITOPGUN** · 03-29-2008 10:47 AM

I had a chance to drive the stasis A3, i have to say it is awesome the look of the car , the handling and the finish product is the best. i highly recomend it.

**SJCS** · 03-29-2008 06:55 PM

I have a 6 speed 08 Stasis Touring A3. I like the overall balance and feel of the car. It's a tastefully modded car, and since this one is covered for the full 4yrs/50k, it was a nice option. As others have expressed already, my only other wish was that this was a 2.0 Quattro though...

**channad** · 04-01-2008 04:15 PM

SJCS,

what if the one and only dealership in your area was not a STaSIS partnered dealership, and you needed regular service. Would that be a problem having the modded car with the warranty?

**SJCS** · 04-01-2008 05:48 PM

Good question.
I just called my contact at the dealership and will let you know what he comes back with.

**SJCS** · 04-01-2008 08:25 PM

Okay, according to my dealer:
Once a Stasis car is built and sold, it is entered into the Audi USA database as such.
If any service or warranty work needs to be performed on the car, even if the dealer is not a Stasis authorized installer, the work will still be honored due to the relationship between Audi and Stasis. You shouldn't have any trouble with any Audi dealer when it comes to the Stasis mods.
Hope this helps! They're great cars!

**supamannn99** · 04-08-2008 12:18 PM

A3's aren't 2.0t? and quattro?

**krazyboi** · 04-08-2008 12:23 PM

No 2.0T quattro's in the US.

***EDIT: Yet. I think someone is working on that***

**supamannn99** · 04-09-2008 01:41 AM

wow so all A3's in the US are currently 1.8T?! i didnt know that i always thought they were 2.0T..

**UCFQuattroguy** · 04-09-2008 05:41 AM

no, they're 2.0T, but the 2.0T is only available in FWD at the moment.

**rgedney** · 04-09-2008 06:37 PM

Hi All. This is my first post on Audizine. I am looking to potentially purchase a Stasis A3 Challenge Edition. I'm encouraged by SJCS's comments in response to the question of what happens if a local dealer is not an "offical partner" with Stasis. I'm in Kansas City and we have only one Audi dealer and of course they aren't a partner.

I guess my question is if Audi USA and Stasis have an understanding, why does Stasis even bother with identifying "partnering dealers"? I don't want to split hairs but i'm very new to the modifying world and so having a dealer who will be able to address any potential service issues relating to either base car issues or mod issues is important.

Finally, any opinions on the "Touring vs. Challenge"? SJCS, what mad you go with the Touring?

**SJCS** · 04-10-2008 11:18 AM

I think the Stasis partner dealers are established since all the Stasis upgrades are dealer installed, therefore requiring training, certification, etc. Just a guess.
My A3 is a daily driver, so I couldn't justify the extra dollars on the Alcon calipers and the diff. Plus, I prefer the 18's for daily driving vs the 19's.