j|michael

After owner my IS350 a little over a year, I've hesitantly decided I had to replace it. I know I will be flamed for the car I replaced it with, but I have my reasons.

The other day I picked up a 2007 Audi A3 S-line. Performance wise, it just doesn't compare. Even with the 3.2 engine, the contrast is stark. On the other hand, I do have to say that the DSG transmission (a true semi-automatic transmission) is insanely fun. The reason I made the switch is that I'm a snowboarder, and after a year of juggling between the IS350 and a Denali for the mountain, I realized it was more logical to get an AWD as my daily driver. Why not the S4 you ask? I really wanted a wagon for room (folding seats, etc), and the newest generation S4 Avants are still in the 50K+ range. After a chip, intake, exhaust, etc, I should be able to get low 300HP out of it.

That being said, I already miss my IS350 quite a bit (I sold it to my dad so luckily I can steal it from him on occasion). Thanks to all of you for keeping me informed on all the latest, and answering the questions I had!!

D.Jobin

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Sucks man. But at least your keeping it in the family!

SpaceCadet

I understand man. I once bought an Xterra just for snowboarding.

kickin8

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DSG!

selling your IS doesnt mean you can't stick around here.....

flipside909

Congrats on your new ride. I don't think you will get flamed. We all appreciate cars. Don't forget to share pics of the new one.

sirkfc

Seems like the right choice for you, especially since you didn't lose any extra depreciation selling the car to an outsider.

FiveOhNine

No torque converter = No autobox.

DSG rocks.....they just need to adapt it for much MUCH more powerful setups.

caymandive

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How about a pic of the new ride?

meefer

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No hating on the A3 here either - it was on my short list before I took the Lexus plunge. And more new toys never hurt anybody.

sirkfc

Well, here's a little bit of hate....

I hope you leased the A3, because even with a one year handicap, I suspect the Lexus will still be around long after the Audi is gone.

Still, an in-warranty A3 is a really nice car. Didn't like the feel of the brakes, but that's about it.

iialcii

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audis are nice. I seen some clean A3 in the area. Euro isnt a bad way to go. if not one of the only ways besides lexus hehe

GFerg

Congrats. No flaming from me on the A3. I really do like that car. (Mainly because of that awesome DSG tranny, but it does look good IMO.)

Akatsuki

can't blame you.. you made the right choice.. you need the quarttro for snow and room for your snowboarding gears.. but where are the pics????

hapaboy

my friend likes the A3.

enjoy the fresh powder you guys got up on mount hood this weekend!

2SwiFt29

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i had a chance to drive my cousin's A3 couple of times. performance wise, IS is greater to me, but the DSG is fun to drive.. interior isn't too bad.. nice pickup.. would love to see pics...