My 2015 Audi A3 2.0T Prestige Monsoon Gray

[deadbolt]

[ModdedEuros]

Looking good. Any plans for it mod wise?

[VW2Audi25]

Looks nice! This was my preferred color, but couldn't find any.

[deadbolt]

Looking good. Any plans for it mod wise?

Haven't thought much about it yet. Maybe get new springs or get the tints done. Still exploring my options.

[deadbolt]

Looks nice! This was my preferred color, but couldn't find any.

I was actually lucky, cause this dealer was actually getting it in. Just had to wait a few weeks for it to be delivered.

[pirsquared8]

Nice ride. Colour scheme looks fantastic.

Looks like for the US market, the headlights has the orange colour left right indicator bulb is situated on the outer most sides of the lamp whilst here in south east Asia, they are situated closer inside where the frowning day time running lights (DRL) are pointed.

I wonder how many types of headlights for this A3 (8V) does Audi produce. I've seen a video where the frowning eyelids turn orange and double up as indicator lights on YouTube

[AUDITOPGUN]

congrats I have the twin of your car , Enjoy your new Audi

[nytx]

congrats!

i take delivery of mine in a couple of hours. i lucked out and they found one coming into port last week. arrived sooner than they thought as well!

2.0T Premium Plus
monsoon gray metallic w/ black interior

Convenience Pkg
Driver Assistance Pkg
Sport Pkg
Audi MMI Navigation w/ Audi Connect
B&O Sound
Black Headliner
19" 5-Arm Wing Wheels
all weather floor mats / cargo net / first aid kit

[BlackAudi87]

Do you mind sharing the monthly payment and deal you got on your cars? NYTX and Deadbolt and whoever else wants to chime in

[supergreen]

I have the same monsoon gray prestige. I have added ceramic window tint and different 18" wheels. I also have gotten the smoke amber lens covers from stickerbomb.com I was going to put in a pic but I guess I don't know how to do that yet.

Anyway, I like your taste in Gray.

[nytx]

5.5% off plus $750 owner loyalty. 1.85% interest rate financing through audi financial. Got a better interest rate through a credit union but the additional $250 off for financing through audi made it a better deal.

[BlackAudi87]

payment?

5.5% off plus $750 owner loyalty. 1.85% interest rate financing through audi financial. Got a better interest rate through a credit union but the additional $250 off for financing through audi made it a better deal.

[deadbolt]

congrats I have the twin of your car , Enjoy your new Audi

Thanks

Do you mind sharing the monthly payment and deal you got on your cars? NYTX and Deadbolt and whoever else wants to chime in

5% off, 1.64% from my local CU. This is my first Audi, coming from a VW Jetta so no loyalty discount for me.

I have the same monsoon gray prestige. I have added ceramic window tint and different 18" wheels. I also have gotten the smoke amber lens covers from stickerbomb.com I was going to put in a pic but I guess I don't know how to do that yet.

Anyway, I like your taste in Gray.

Thanks, the color is freakin sweet. Especially when you have the right ambient light from the sunset wooooo hahaha. I am currently looking into doing tints (probably 35% all around) and the protective film on the front/rear bumpers but I am considering the entire car lol. I may do springs later and drop is about an inch

[nytx]

payment?

http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/...alculator.aspx

[Spoonie]

http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/...alculator.aspx

Exactly. I never understood why folks would want to ask how much your payments are? It's none of their freaking business. I would feel uncomfortable even asking someone that question. Which is why I've never asked anyone that question in my 48 years of existence. Its just a bit personal. When I brought my Audi A4 16 years ago, I went to Washington Heights to visit a friend. Everyone was asking me "How much do you pay a month?" It was freaking annoying. I didn't answer the question because I'm sure they didn't even know why they were really asking that question. None of them was in the market for a car. Its just a standard question that some people ask and its annoying as hell.

[gamegenie]

Exactly. I never understood why folks would want to ask how much your payments are? It's none of their freaking business. I would feel uncomfortable even asking someone that question. Which is why I've never asked anyone that question in my 48 years of existence. Its just a bit personal. When I brought my Audi A4 16 years ago, I went to Washington Heights to visit a friend. Everyone was asking me "How much do you pay a month?" It was freaking annoying. I didn't answer the question because I'm sure they didn't even know why they were really asking that question. None of them was in the market for a car. Its just a standard question that some people ask and its annoying as hell.

My take is that they want to know if you got a fair deal. But I'd guess simply saying "I got a fair deal" than having to reveal the actual numbers would suffice. Unless the person asking has also financed an A4 and wanted to compare his deal to yours. Questions seem valid to me, as a lot of people just want to know how much a car is going for before they go into their dealer and try to haggle.

[camoto]

Exactly. I never understood why folks would want to ask how much your payments are? It's none of their freaking business. I would feel uncomfortable even asking someone that question. Which is why I've never asked anyone that question in my 48 years of existence. Its just a bit personal. When I brought my Audi A4 16 years ago, I went to Washington Heights to visit a friend. Everyone was asking me "How much do you pay a month?" It was freaking annoying. I didn't answer the question because I'm sure they didn't even know why they were really asking that question. None of them was in the market for a car. Its just a standard question that some people ask and its annoying as hell.

I think it's more of a millennial thing. They deserve to know how much everyone makes, how much everything costs and a promotion every year with really fancy titles just like the guy who has been doing it for 20 years-- because, well, they deserve it.

[gamegenie]

I think it's more of a millennial thing. They deserve to know how much everyone makes, how much everything costs and a promotion every year with really fancy titles just like the guy who has been doing it for 20 years-- because, well, they deserve it.

This is the only thing being asked. Everything else sounds delusional and contrived.

[camoto]

That's cool how you bolded just enough of my statement to remove the entire context of the point I was making. If you aren't aware of the reputation the millennials have for making demands then you aren't paying attention. Therefore, your characterization of my statement isn't justifiable.

[deadbolt]

Can anyone recommend a good all weather car cover? I only see the indoor car cover on the audi accessories page and its a bit ridiculously priced for an indoor cover

[Audi vie]

How're you liking the LED headlights? I've been contemplating if I should wait to find one with them or not.


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[JGreen76]

Beautiful car! Enjoy.

[omgwtfbbq!]

I think it's more of a millennial thing. They deserve to know how much everyone makes, how much everything costs and a promotion every year with really fancy titles just like the guy who has been doing it for 20 years-- because, well, they deserve it.

Not knowing what things costs and what people made sure worked out well for us eh? Inequality and recession. Awesome.

This is the only thing being asked. Everything else sounds delusional and contrived.

I absolutely agree.

That's cool how you bolded just enough of my statement to remove the entire context of the point I was making. If you aren't aware of the reputation the millennials have for making demands then you aren't paying attention. Therefore, your characterization of my statement isn't justifiable.

God forbid we want to know how much something costs instead of handing someone a blank check. Wanting to know what people paid for a good that fluctuates wildly in price is a perfectly reasonable request.

[Spoonie]

God forbid we want to know how much something costs instead of handing someone a blank check. Wanting to know what people paid for a good that fluctuates wildly in price is a perfectly reasonable request.

No it isn't. Besides it not being any of your business. There are plenty of variables that weigh into the monthly payment. Rate, Term, Down payment, Taxes, etc... Without knowing what I just mentioned, the monthly payment amount is useless. I really only see young people asking that question because they seem to be unaware of the other cost variables, other than the price of the car. What good is knowing the monthly payment going to do for you? You don't know the term, rate or taxes. I think its just people being freaking nosey.

[gamegenie]

Why are we making this seem like such a complicated question?

[Spoonie]

Why are we making this seem like such a complicated question?

Because the answer does nothing without knowing the other variables. Use this example; 2 folks purchased an S3 and they are both paying $600 a month for on a finance. One guy has very good credit and put zero down, while the other guy had crappy credit, put $5k down, and has a much higher loan interest rate. Can you tell me how knowing what someone pays each month can actually apply to anything without knowing the other variables? Asking what someone pays every month is a stupid question, and shows the mindset of the person asking.

[gamegenie]

Because the answer does nothing without knowing the other variables. Use this example; 2 folks purchased an S3 and they are both paying $600 a month for on a finance. One guy has very good credit and put zero down, while the other guy had crappy credit, put $5k down, and has a much higher loan interest rate. Can you tell me how knowing what someone pays each month can actually apply to anything without knowing the other variables? Asking what someone pays every month is a stupid question, and shows the mindset of the person asking.

I generally assume most have good credit unless stated. It doesn't matter anyway knowing what credit another person has or how much down payment he/she put down since both components coupled with the term year are used in calculating your monthly payment. Which you can easily do on any bank or credit union website site that provides a car loan calculator and it's going rate.

[Spoonie]

I generally assume most have good credit unless stated. It doesn't matter anyway knowing what credit another person has or how much down payment he/she put down since both components coupled with the term year are used in calculating your monthly payment. Which you can easily do on any bank or credit union website site that provides a car loan calculator and it's going rate.

Then why the need to ask someone what they are paying a month? I can understand asking what was the negotiated price. But asking what someone paid a month without factoring in the other variables, is a senseless question imo.

[gamegenie]

Then why the need to ask someone what they are paying a month? I can understand asking what was the negotiated price. But asking what someone paid a month without factoring in the other variables, is a senseless question imo.

We live in a society where people love to compare and compete.

"Oh that's how much you're paying a month, I can do better. This is how much I'm paying..."

[Spoonie]

We live in a society where people love to compare and compete.

"Oh that's how much you're paying a month, I can do better. This is how much I'm paying..."

I don't compete with folks about how much my monthly car payment is. That isn't anything that I would care to be a part of. Sounds a bit childish if you ask me. I think its more like "This is what I paid, I need to ask you how much you paid, so I'll know if I got ripped off or not". And you would still need to know the other variables or the comparison is useless.

[gamegenie]

I don't compete with folks about how much my monthly car payment is. That isn't anything that I would care to be a part of. Sounds a bit childish if you ask me. I think its more like "This is what I paid, I need to ask you how much you paid, so I'll know if I got ripped off or not". And you would still need to know the other variables or the comparison is useless.

I see this as an okay question to ask.

Typically the best answer to give them is a % number off manufacture retail price.

[camoto]

1.) Inequality and recession wasn't caused because people didn't know "how much things cost". Not even close. For starters, sub-prime lending was one of many causes.
2.) Nobody ever asked for you to hand anyone a blank check. That would be silly.
3.) Prices for this vehicle are not "wildly fluctuating". That's a bit of an overstatement. The fluctuation is typically between the invoice and MSRP. That's not a large percentage of the total cost to the consumer.

Lastly, there's a big difference between expecting or demanding someone to tell you what their payment is and politely asking "would you mind if I asked what you paid?".

[gamegenie]

[deadbolt]

Here's a small update

Opti-Coated
Xpel on full front clip (full hood, fenders, bumper and, side mirrors)
35% tints all around
Partial badge delete on trunk
Front plate delete and tow hook mount install




Big thanks to will at Xclusive Autoworks and Bryan at Mr. Sparkle Detailing.

Future plans may include

H&R Sport Springs
Maybe H&R rear sway bar*
Maybe APR intake and tune

Planning summer setup for auto cross, wheel and tires. Any recommendations would be great. Thanks

[BenGieCruz]

Have you gotten the H&R Sport Springs yet? Still on deciding since I havent seen a single A3 with them yet.

[deadbolt]

No not yet, I'm thinking about doing it when its a bit warmer in the spring.

[AudiA3er]

This may sound like a dumb question, but do the A3 mirrors fold up electronically like in the first photos?

[BenGieCruz]

Mine do... I think it's part of the convenience package

[CRL77]

Mine do... I think it's part of the convenience package

Yes. You can do it manually, or there is a setting in the mmi to fold them when you lock the car.

[FLtrooper]

No not yet, I'm thinking about doing it when its a bit warmer in the spring.

I'm also going to wait a little before doing my spring install. I called H&R and they mentioned they had no plans for the A3 Quattro OE springs BUT I did talk with VWR and they seem convinced that the VWR springs for the MK7 Golf R could be a good match. I just need to determine the front and rear axle weight of the A3 Quattro. The VWR springs are linear and would be an awesome match for the stock shocks if they will work!


:)