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    Cool Gonna be getting an Audi A3 soon!

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    Hi everyone!

    Just wanted to say that this forum looks great, and I'm very happy to join this community! I'm going to be picking up an Ibis White 2.0T Audi w/ DSG soon after I sell my current Acura CL. I'm actually very sad to sell it as it was my first and I've had GREAT memories in it, but in the end it's just a very old car and as much as I would've loved to keep it forever, it's just not financially feasible.

    The A3 that I'm looking to pick up will come with Open Sky, Titanium Pkg, S-line Pkg, Bi-xenon Headlights, iPod interface, and Convenience Pkg. As far as pricing, still waiting to sell my current car before I sit down with the pen and paper, but the MSRP is $33,910. I chose this car over a fairly basic BMW 328 Coupe as this car is $4000 cheaper MSRP-wise and is only slightly slower than the 328. I believe it also gets better MPGs and has a 5-star crash rating and 2 more doors, which translates to cheaper insurance! I will definitely need that as a 20-year old Asian male lol.

    I will be posting pics as soon we I get it! I just wanted to know, how much would I be looking to pay for the car after negotiating? Not including tax and other fees, would $32,000 sound decent, or do they not go that low?

    As far as mods go, I probably won't be doing anything as I don't want to void my warranty and I've kind of decided that I'm too old to be dumping money into my car (I've learned the hard way with my current car, you never get back the money you put into it :( ). I'm going to take any extra money I have and probably throw it into a Roth IRA anyway.

    But yeah, just wanted to drop by and say hello and I look forward to meeting you guys in the future at the SoCal meets and such! Thanks for taking the time to read this heh.

    -George!

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    Re: Gonna be getting an Audi A3 soon!

    Congrats! that is a very nice car you are picking up...
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    Re: Gonna be getting an Audi A3 soon!

    you'll negotiate to $1000 less and dump 20k in mods =)

    welcome.

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    Re: Gonna be getting an Audi A3 soon!

    our cars are slower than a 328?[O_O] i thought the 328 goes to 60 in the high 7s to 8.

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    Re: Gonna be getting an Audi A3 soon!

    Quote Originally Posted by A3+ View Post
    our cars are slower than a 328?[O_O] i thought the 328 goes to 60 in the high 7s to 8.
    Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

    And the 328 manual goes 0-60 in about 6.7 seconds.

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    Re: Gonna be getting an Audi A3 soon!

    i had a 330i e90 body and my a3 walks the 330 with just a chip, im very happy with my a3
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    Re: Gonna be getting an Audi A3 soon!

    Quote Originally Posted by SoCalRS4 View Post
    i had a 330i e90 body and my a3 walks the 330 with just a chip, im very happy with my a3
    Oh wow, I guess the DSG works much better than just manual shifting so the times are significantly lower for the 0-60 I guess. Can you tell me more about this chip? Also, does it void warranty?

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    Re: Gonna be getting an Audi A3 soon!

    I just happened to test drive a new 2.0T manual and 3.2 S-tronic today and I was really impressed with both A3's. The 2.0t felt light and nimble and felt pretty darn quick. The 3.2 felt faster and more planted and the S-tronic is amazing! You'll be very happy with the 2.0t s-tronic, especially if you chip it. Good luck and welcome!
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    Re: Gonna be getting an Audi A3 soon!

    when you are ready to buy your A3 come see me At Penske Audi i will get you the good guy deal.

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    Re: Gonna be getting an Audi A3 soon!

    Quote Originally Posted by recycledpaper View Post
    ...I will definitely need that as a 20-year old Asian male...

    ...I've kind of decided that I'm too old to be dumping money into my car...
    20 is old?

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    Re: Gonna be getting an Audi A3 soon!

    Quote Originally Posted by scipher View Post
    20 is old?
    Yeah I guess so lol, I wouldn't have said it if I believed otherwise! I think money is hard-earned (atleast for me it is) so putting it into a Roth IRA is much more promising than buying $5000 BBS wheels. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy my life and money comes in handy, but I'm already at the point in my life where I've realized that putting money into a car is a waste considering the fact that you will never get a good return on it. I've modded my Acura CL in the past (high school) and it was a lot of fun, but I'm past that point now. Is that wrong? Hehe

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    Re: Gonna be getting an Audi A3 soon!

    If you aren't going to dump money into your Audi... then this forum isn't the place for you... lol. You'll learn either way, you'll either dump money in mods, or dump money into fixing the thing...


    Cars are a waste of money, but come on... your cars gotta look good too while throwin money in that IRA ;)
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    Re: Gonna be getting an Audi A3 soon!

    Quote Originally Posted by SoFresh View Post
    If you aren't going to dump money into your Audi... then this forum isn't the place for you... lol. You'll learn either way, you'll either dump money in mods, or dump money into fixing the thing...


    Cars are a waste of money, but come on... your cars gotta look good too while throwin money in that IRA ;)
    can i get an amen

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    Re: Gonna be getting an Audi A3 soon!

    OK, just do the dogbone bushing and a set of 21MM Poly rear sway bar bushings and a K&N Air filter. Costs you a hundred bucks, and you will feel the difference. From there, it's all insanity. But I like it.

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    Re: Gonna be getting an Audi A3 soon!

    LOL Its like the Hyundai commercials invest your money not spend it.

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    Re: Gonna be getting an Audi A3 soon!

    Quote Originally Posted by OpenSkye View Post
    can i get an amen
    AAAAAAAAmen
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