Recent content by GeoffdeBruges

I didn't spec ACC on my 1.4 COD manual - just the standard cruise control in the Comfort Pack. But with hindsight I think I probably should have done, especially as it was offered for just £250 extra by the dealer at the time. I hesitated on it because I don't do much motorway driving and...

I went for it and am glad I did (I also added it as an after thought after wrongly thinking it came as standard on the basis of an erroneous configurator image) As others have said, it really finishes the interior nicely - and in my view particularly complements the B&O speakers if you have...

Bluetooth is standard in the UK, but in the continental European market I think you have to add "Pack Connectivity" to get it (@385EUR). So it depends where you are.

Looks like a phenomenal trip! As you're going by Chunnel, you may want to note this thread about a risk to your new paintwork if you decide to open your boot (and leave it open) while on a moving train: http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/new-a3-s3-8v-chassis/219089-channel-tunnel-train-warning.html...

There's a chance of faults with every component on the car. Given, (a) money isn't an issue, (b) you risk having regrets if you don't, (c) you'll likely use the in car audio each time you drive, and (d) Audi will fix it under warranty if you are unlucky enough to have it go wrong during the...

Must is a strong qualifier! Personally, unless you are going for full leather, I would drop the heated seats option. I don't find it useful or particularly comfortable in cars with cloth seats such as the standard S-Line trim and it frees up money for options that you will see benefit in more...

I don't have Nav on my 8V SB and can confirm that the clock can still be set via the GPS infrastructure that is nevertheless built into the car. Appropriate time zone has to be selected manually though, as noted above.

Fulfillment through existing stock would allow for a much quicker delivery than 8th August. The quoted delivery date therefore suggests that your car will be built to order in July and as such will be a MY2015 vehicle. That said, I'm not sure whether the extra 10ps between 14/15MY variants will...

Will cars that are on order and due for build in MY15 with TPMS selected as an option now see this option fitted for free and the final purchase price reduced accordingly? Or if you have specced it is it a case of hard luck, you will still be expected to pay for it, while those who didn't spec...

That's good to hear. I've not yet been up to Watford in person yet - that will have to wait until delivery - but they have certainly helped with all my questions and the contracting via email. As a LHD model I had no choice but to use them as no other UK dealership appeared able to handle such...

Congratulations on your order! I am also part of the Watford Sept 2014 delivery tribe (on current estimates), so may see you there... A month in to my wait and I have to admit it is starting to get a little tedious, but this forum and the information it offers on all things A3 8V has been a...

Purely based on my experience I reckon you'll need to order within the next month to have the best chance of getting something for end of Oct. I ordered my 8V SB on 21 March and was given week 31 as the estimated build, with the dealer then suggesting a further month to get it delivered to UK...