Our '08 Audi A4 Avant...
02-22-2008, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
deep down I was actually hoping for it to take slightly longer to give me more time to sell the CL and to save up more for the down.
Congrats on the car, I love the Avant's!
04-15-2008, 03:00 PM
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Heard back from our dealership after sending multiple emails and finally a phone call. Looks like our car only went into production last week! 
ETA is first half of June. Two more months of waiting!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
ETA is first half of June. Two more months of waiting!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
06-11-2008, 01:36 PM
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Just got an email from the Sales Manager at the dealership. Our car arrived. It's going through inspection and detailing today and we can pick it up as early as tomorrow!
06-11-2008, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
Just got an email from the Sales Manager at the dealership. Our car arrived. It's going through inspection and detailing today and we can pick it up as early as tomorrow!
06-11-2008, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
You're getting the .9% financing...right?
And to make this weekend even better, my brother in law graduates from college on Friday, and he and I finally get to finish working on the integra. Poor thing has been sitting on jack stands for a couple weeks because none of my friends have been able to help me finish the spring/shock install.
It's so damn hard doing it with one set of hands. This weekend was the earliest he could help me. I can't wait!
So hoepfully this weekend i'll have pics of the integra with the new shoes and the new wagon.
06-11-2008, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
It was 2.9%. Acura is currently offering .9 on the TL and other models.
And to make this weekend even better, my brother in law graduates from college on Friday, and he and I finally get to finish working on the integra. Poor thing has been sitting on jack stands for a couple weeks because none of my friends have been able to help me finish the spring/shock install.
It's so damn hard doing it with one set of hands. This weekend was the earliest he could help me. I can't wait!
So hoepfully this weekend i'll have pics of the integra with the new shoes and the new wagon.
And to make this weekend even better, my brother in law graduates from college on Friday, and he and I finally get to finish working on the integra. Poor thing has been sitting on jack stands for a couple weeks because none of my friends have been able to help me finish the spring/shock install.
It's so damn hard doing it with one set of hands. This weekend was the earliest he could help me. I can't wait!
So hoepfully this weekend i'll have pics of the integra with the new shoes and the new wagon.
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/audi...93063&state=CA
06-11-2008, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
Looks like I'll be bringing that to their attention tomorrow!!!
You can cut me a check for the difference between .9 & 2.9% on your loan.
In all seriousness...it's been .9% for almost 2 months now.
You should be able to get them to do this...otherwise walk.
Good luck!
06-11-2008, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
You can cut me a check for the difference between .9 & 2.9% on your loan.
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
In all seriousness...it's been .9% for almost 2 months now.
You should be able to get them to do this...otherwise walk.
Good luck!
You should be able to get them to do this...otherwise walk.
Good luck!
06-11-2008, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
Could I pay you in LEGO?
When we placed our deposit we locked in the 2.9% deal to ensure we got the lowest rate available. I don't see why they couldn't give us the .9 esp since when we bought it they said they could look at the rates at that time as well and give us the best rate. of course if we do walk away we're out of our deposit since it was a special order car and 2.9 still isn't bad, but I will be haggling them to get it down by another 2%.
When we placed our deposit we locked in the 2.9% deal to ensure we got the lowest rate available. I don't see why they couldn't give us the .9 esp since when we bought it they said they could look at the rates at that time as well and give us the best rate. of course if we do walk away we're out of our deposit since it was a special order car and 2.9 still isn't bad, but I will be haggling them to get it down by another 2%.
They would rather you buy it ...even if it costs them 2%.
....but they won't tell you that...in fact if they are piss-poor dealer, they will act the opposite of the above.
I would call them prior to coming in and tell them that you want the .9% current offer. Make it clear to them prior to coming in for the pick-up.
06-11-2008, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
They really don't want your car.
They would rather you buy it ...even if it costs them 2%.
....but they won't tell you that...in fact if they are piss-poor dealer, they will act the opposite of the above.
I would call them prior to coming in and tell them that you want the .9% current offer. Make it clear to them prior to coming in for the pick-up.
They would rather you buy it ...even if it costs them 2%.
....but they won't tell you that...in fact if they are piss-poor dealer, they will act the opposite of the above.
I would call them prior to coming in and tell them that you want the .9% current offer. Make it clear to them prior to coming in for the pick-up.
06-11-2008, 03:27 PM
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Get the .9%....and...POST PICS!!!!!!
post pics of the wagon...that is.
post pics of the wagon...that is.
06-11-2008, 03:29 PM
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06-11-2008, 03:57 PM
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So, what color is the new ride, Sly?
06-11-2008, 03:59 PM
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And PS, please tell me you don't need an "Official Audi A3 Leghump Thread"...We really don't need threads for every mofo who decides to buy a new car outside of the Acura line, mkay?
(tempted to lock up the BMW threads just to...stir
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(tempted to lock up the BMW threads just to...stir
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06-11-2008, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
06-11-2008, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
And PS, please tell me you don't need an "Official Audi A3 Leghump Thread"...We really don't need threads for every mofo who decides to buy a new car outside of the Acura line, mkay?
(tempted to lock up the BMW threads just to...stir...(joke!))
(tempted to lock up the BMW threads just to...stir
...(joke!))If anything this thread could be used to show people that you can have your cake and eat it to relating to the fact that our car is very sporty, looks great, and is a wagon all rolled into one. That is to poke at people that think wagons are ugly and a waste of money. They are very very economical and practical cars compared to minivans and SUVS.
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06-11-2008, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
nope, don't need the thread. I started the thread a long LONG time before we bought the car and we didnt' buy the A3, we ended up getting the A4 Avant in Ibis White with Ebony Interior.
If anything this thread could be used to show people that you can have your cake and eat it to relating to the fact that our car is very sporty, looks great, and is a wagon all rolled into one. That is to poke at people that think wagons are ugly and a waste of money. They are very very economical and practical cars compared to minivans and SUVS.
If anything this thread could be used to show people that you can have your cake and eat it to relating to the fact that our car is very sporty, looks great, and is a wagon all rolled into one. That is to poke at people that think wagons are ugly and a waste of money. They are very very economical and practical cars compared to minivans and SUVS.
Just kidding.
06-11-2008, 04:10 PM
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And yes, white FTW...congrats, Sly!
06-11-2008, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Mokos23
coolness i would get the A3 3.2 quattro.
for the money you can get an A4 Avant. In addition, the extra 50 hp in the 3.2 compared to the 2.0T isn't worth it. Also, there are very few, options to mod the 3.2 engine. Many of the enthusiasts are getting the 2.0T motors and chipping them and running 25% more power for very reasonable investments ($599). And the extra weight from the 3.2 is a waste. The only thing the A3 has over the A4 is the DSG.
06-11-2008, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
And yes, white FTW...congrats, Sly!
06-11-2008, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
nope, don't need the thread. I started the thread a long LONG time before we bought the car and we didnt' buy the A3, we ended up getting the A4 Avant in Ibis White with Ebony Interior.
If anything this thread could be used to show people that you can have your cake and eat it to relating to the fact that our car is very sporty, looks great, and is a wagon all rolled into one. That is to poke at people that think wagons are ugly and a waste of money. They are very very economical and practical cars compared to minivans and SUVS.
If anything this thread could be used to show people that you can have your cake and eat it to relating to the fact that our car is very sporty, looks great, and is a wagon all rolled into one. That is to poke at people that think wagons are ugly and a waste of money. They are very very economical and practical cars compared to minivans and SUVS.
06-11-2008, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Mokos23
coolness i would get the A3 3.2 quattro.
06-11-2008, 10:45 PM
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Glad it arrived. Audi wagons are the best, ahead of Subaru and Volvo in my book. They're not appreciated at all in NA, but wagons are very hot imho. White on Ebony FTW!! Post pics!!
06-12-2008, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
And PS, please tell me you don't need an "Official Audi A3 Leghump Thread"...We really don't need threads for every mofo who decides to buy a new car outside of the Acura line, mkay?
(tempted to lock up the BMW threads just to...stir...(joke!))
(tempted to lock up the BMW threads just to...stir
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I'm sure it'd be real popular around these here! 
Why aren't pics up yet?
06-12-2008, 01:41 AM
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+1 with the rest. Wagons are sexy. Especially the A4.
Congrats on finally getting it. The 4 month wait must've seemed like an eternity.
Congrats on finally getting it. The 4 month wait must've seemed like an eternity.
06-12-2008, 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by AZuser
+1 with the rest. Wagons are sexy. Especially the A4.
Congrats on finally getting it. The 4 month wait must've seemed like an eternity.
Congrats on finally getting it. The 4 month wait must've seemed like an eternity.
06-12-2008, 08:09 AM
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So, have you planned any mods planned yet? I've been looking into puting these on the A8 but I feel like it wouldn't flow together. They would look great on a white A4 avant.
06-12-2008, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
So, have you planned any mods planned yet? I've been looking into puting these on the A8 but I feel like it wouldn't flow together. They would look great on a white A4 avant.
I think the S8 Wheels would look nice on your A8:
06-12-2008, 10:11 AM
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^^^ :agreed:
The RS4 wheels look awesome, unfortunately they don't fit the A4 unless you get the replicas from velicity motoring. The RS4 wheels are too wide and require your fenders to be rolled. They are awesome looking wheels though, IMO though, too many people have them and for that reason I probably wouldn't do it.
The RS4 wheels look awesome, unfortunately they don't fit the A4 unless you get the replicas from velicity motoring. The RS4 wheels are too wide and require your fenders to be rolled. They are awesome looking wheels though, IMO though, too many people have them and for that reason I probably wouldn't do it.
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
So, have you planned any mods planned yet?
Mods to be done in the very near future:
1) Front filler plate to remove front license plate
2) RS4 ebrake handle so that it matches the perforated leather of the shift knob
3) RS4 rear sway bar
4) Tint, probably go with 35% all around. Except I'm gonna wait on this until after I see a dermatologist because I do have some issues with my skin and if I can get them to write a letter allowing me to have front tint I wont have to worry about getting a ticket. And in this case it's legit!
5) APR Snub Mount
6) Yellow DRL bulb replacement.
Other mods that I can think of off the top of my head that I'll do as I can afford them and after the car is broken in: ECU Reflash, APR BT kit, APR Fuel Pump, wheel spacers.
06-12-2008, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by invisiblewar
Ill be back to comment when the pictures are posted..but for now... its my bday and all so uhhh can i have the audi puuuhhhhleeeeaasse
Happy Birthday though!
06-12-2008, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
Well, one mod is already in the works. The dealership said they could debadge it for me as part of the dealer prep service for when we pick it up so we'll see how that turned out later today.
Mods to be done in the very near future:
1) Front filler plate to remove front license plate
2) RS4 ebrake handle so that it matches the perforated leather of the shift knob
3) RS4 rear sway bar
4) Tint, probably go with 35% all around. Except I'm gonna wait on this until after I see a dermatologist because I do have some issues with my skin and if I can get them to write a letter allowing me to have front tint I wont have to worry about getting a ticket. And in this case it's legit!
5) APR Snub Mount
6) Yellow DRL bulb replacement.
Other mods that I can think of off the top of my head that I'll do as I can afford them and after the car is broken in: ECU Reflash, APR BT kit, APR Fuel Pump, wheel spacers.
Mods to be done in the very near future:
1) Front filler plate to remove front license plate
2) RS4 ebrake handle so that it matches the perforated leather of the shift knob
3) RS4 rear sway bar
4) Tint, probably go with 35% all around. Except I'm gonna wait on this until after I see a dermatologist because I do have some issues with my skin and if I can get them to write a letter allowing me to have front tint I wont have to worry about getting a ticket. And in this case it's legit!
5) APR Snub Mount
6) Yellow DRL bulb replacement.
Other mods that I can think of off the top of my head that I'll do as I can afford them and after the car is broken in: ECU Reflash, APR BT kit, APR Fuel Pump, wheel spacers.
sly, that audi is gonna be outrageous. please keep us posted with picture updates ...