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thinking about a new car... which doesn't mean much for those who don't me well. i am thinking about a new car every month of the year... but i test drove an audi a3 today... i really like it. it has a lot of qualities that i love about teh vibe and adds teh things i miss... manual or paddle shifting, steering wheel controls and an adequate amount of hp for not much of a mpg penalty.it would break my heart to trade in my action vibe, my partner in crime, but i really liked teh a3.integrated bluetooth, where it puts your address book in teh DIC... nice touch.had a two tier moonroof, so teh back row had a roof to look through as well. nice feature... i worry about leaks.can only get quattrro on the 6 cylinder though... the 6 has adaptive xenons as well...hmmm, what to do.only 4.9 financing though. and of course, they dont take gm card earnings

That looks like a fun wagon! The price isn't too bad for starters, when I heard Audi I figured it would be a bit more expensive. 'course when you start adding options, hi $30,000+ ! I bet that's a neat car though.

A3 is a nice car, but waaaay overpriced. Why don't you take a closer look on the new VW GTI. Same technology as the A3 but a LOT cheaper. Just my 2 cents.

GTI is only 2 doors

The 4 door model coming in the summer.

got a link?or are you talking abouyt the rabbit? teh rabbit doesnt have teh turbo 4 in it from what i have read.

Launch DatesThese launch dates are based on ETAs hinted upon by Volkswagen or other sources and are by no means definite or official. They are subject to change.United StatesEos: Spring/Summer 2006?GTI 5-door: June 2006Rabbit: June 2006CanadaEos: Spring/Summer 2006?GLI: Summer/Fall 2006?GTI 5-door: July/August 2006Rabbit: June 2006 http://vwgazette.blogspot.com/

The GTI is ALOT more expensive than the A3. These 'starting' prices mean nothgin anymore, the cheapest GTI I saw when hitting dealers while deciding on my next car was $37,000 and I saw well equiped A3's in the low 30's.

What are you talking about? Did you have some magic mushrooms? You're saying that the cheapest GTI is 37 grand, and on their website it say it starts from $21,990.Please!!! Give me a break!Just priced out one. Fully loaded $29,929

not sure where the 37 number came from, but i did see the 29 loaded 3 door, so you figure 1k extra for 2 more doors, and its pretty darn close to invoice on the a3...

Loaded A3 almost 35 grand. So it is still 4-5 grand more than the VW. Don't get me wrong. The A3 is a great car. But the GTI is the same for a lot lesser money. You know Audi own by VW.

i am not looking for loaded. the one i want has everything i need (bluetooth, premium package) and it invoices at 30k.i know they are the same. and thanks for pointing out the 5 door is coming. thats the first a heard about it, but i dont think i would save too much money that route... we'll see... the way it is with me, this is much ado about nothing!

Quote, originally posted by MrRich »What are you talking about? Did you have some magic mushrooms? You're saying that the cheapest GTI is 37 grand, and on their website it say it starts from $21,990.Please!!! Give me a break!Just priced out one. Fully loaded $29,929tell that to the dumbass car salesmen these days. Vibe GT's go for nearly 30k here and yes the GTI I'v seen on the car lots anywhere near me was 37k. 'starting' price doesn't mean jack anymore.

that's insane pricing! GTI's are not $40K! if so, then come here and i will sell you one for $35K after I buy one for $25K so i can make $10K off you and still give you a deal! lol

TRDvibe.. i want in... you cover Canada i Cover US..we'll be rich in no time !!!... hehehe

Also watch out for those VW 2.4T's, my mom has one in her Passat and she said she needs to do synthetic changes every 5k to prevent the turbo from burning up. Nevermind the faulty coil packs she's had issues with..

When you said "turbo" and "paddle shift", I thought you were talking about the new Acura RDX. It's their first turbocharged vehicle and includes paddle shifitingCheck it out:http://www.acura.com/index.asp...heRDX

i'll say the new Audi's are very very impressive! after phil's STI, i'm unsure what will be next for me. we'll see....

Maybe the legacy STi will become available by then.

ya doubtful. available in Japan, but not the US. stupid SOA. of course there is interest!!!