[urq] Audi A3

[j.koenig]

I've only driven one, an Eos with DSG, but in my humble opinion it's not all it could be. 
When the rumors were first circulating about DSG, I was hoping that it was just a 
dual-clutch manual trans. (which it is) with paddle shift, etc., that would offer easier, 
faster shifting, like its grandfather, the factory's PDK transmission from the old rally 
days.

In actual implementation , it's really more like an automatic that you can shift, albeit a 
big step ahead of Tiptronic, et al.  I think it was even necessary to keep my foot on the 
brake when stopped (red lights, etc.), although I can't swear to it.  If you're the kind 
of person who likes a manual for its fundamental driving pleasure, I'd stick with the 
6-spd.  If, on the other hand, you have a need for auto. functionality (bad knees, spouse 
who hates manuals, personal preference, etc.), it's a great alternative to an ordinary 
automatic.


> From: ANTHONY ATTARD <acattard at yahoo.com>
> Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2007 09:19:49 -0700 (PDT)
> To: <urq at audifans.com>
> Subject: [urq] Audi A3
>
> Hi everyone.
>
> I am considering buying a Audi A3 to add to my driving
> experience.  Does anyone at this site have any info.
> good or bad regarding this model?
>
> Do both models (2.0T and 3.2) come with quattro drive?
> Does anyone has any experience driving one with the
> DSG transmission??   Would appreciate any inf., sites,
> etc.  Thanks in advance.
>
> Tony   83 URQ, 86 4K CSQ, 88 90 model Q.