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New A3

Post by Dippy » Mon Sep 29, 2003 6:13 pm

I saw one for the first time the other day.

Oh dear Audi - what have you done?
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Re: New A3

Post by sitas3 » Mon Sep 29, 2003 6:27 pm

I saw one for the first time the other day.

Oh dear Audi - what have you done?

quite!! It still hasn't grown on me yet and I've seen loads now.

Maybe things will change when the [cough] S3 guises turn up [/splutter]
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Re: New A3

Post by Riz_RS4 » Mon Sep 29, 2003 6:40 pm

I dont think its too bad considering its the base model etc.

When Audi & quattro GmbH decide to give either or both the S3 / RS3 the green light then we must see. remember what may not look so good now might be in the future, cars sometimes grow on people.

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Re: New A3

Post by Riz_RS4 » Mon Sep 29, 2003 6:43 pm

This is a Audi A3 3.2 V6 quattro with a body kit, i know its a kit but it does give some idea`s and can really make the A3 look good.
Lets hope quattro GmbH and Audi keep to the nice Audi looks like the past models.

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Re: New A3

Post by ChrisG » Mon Sep 29, 2003 7:37 pm

I think in real life they look better than the initial pictures and yes Riz, that looks much better.
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Re: New A3

Post by Bushy » Mon Sep 29, 2003 7:52 pm

IMHO it reminds me of the vauxhall astra and GTE

But there ya go, just me I expect [img]images/graemlins/<beep>_you.gif[/img]
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Re: New A3

Post by Riz_RS4 » Mon Sep 29, 2003 8:00 pm

Its ok most people dont like the new design but as you may have seen from my edited images under the S3 section it has potential for better looks on the sporty models. [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

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Re: New A3

Post by Bushy » Mon Sep 29, 2003 8:04 pm

till looks like an Astra GTE [img]images/graemlins/FIREdevil.gif[/img]
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Re: New A3

Post by Riz_RS4 » Mon Sep 29, 2003 8:05 pm

I disagree.... look [img]images/graemlins/tung2.gif[/img]

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Re: New A3

Post by Bushy » Mon Sep 29, 2003 8:14 pm

It is only missing the bonnet mounted vent!

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Re: New A3

Post by Riz_RS4 » Mon Sep 29, 2003 8:17 pm

Ive got a feeling your trying to wind me up [img]images/graemlins/1syellow1.gif[/img]
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Re: New A3

Post by Bushy » Mon Sep 29, 2003 8:45 pm

Is it working? [img]images/graemlins/bigwave.gif[/img]
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Re: New A3

Post by Riz_RS4 » Mon Sep 29, 2003 9:11 pm

Is it working?
kinda ... im suffering from "i like a woman syndrome" so my head is alittle fuzzy. [img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img]
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Re: New A3

Post by Bushy » Tue Sep 30, 2003 7:24 am

Gotta keep ya one yours toes mate

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Re: New A3

Post by RacingTeatray » Tue Sep 30, 2003 11:49 am

I don't like the new A3 at all. Have had a really careful poke about in one as thought about getting one. Nice interior but really quite bland outside.

The headlights are squinty, the rear looks odd and the crease along the side - WHY????

Lacks personality. [img]images/graemlins/033102bad_1_prv.gif[/img]
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