DrAce
17-12-2010, 05:43 PM
Well after a few days of pestering you kind folks with various questions I am now the second owner of an A4 Allroad. Haven't done any distance yet - in theory it's perfect for the snow we've just had but alas it'll be dark by the time I finish work and I would prefer to have my first proper trip out in the daylight.
For those that are interested it does indeed have bluetooth... in fact it seems to have the full bluetooth preparation and a SIM slot (haven't tried using that yet) and works a treat with my Mozart.
It also has, and these came as a bit of a surprise as they weren't listed by Audi CS or the dealer: B&O sound, power tailgate and front parking sensors... on the other hand it lacks the electric front seats that Audi CS thought it had. I actually think I prefer the manuals as it means I also get tilt adjustment which missed on my last car.
Likes so far... well I haven't doen any miles so it's too early to say but I suspect I will very much like:
The 3.0 TDI couple with Quattro - years since I last drove an AWD
The toys... OMG the toys
The looks... once it's clean again that is. Ibis White is stunning but not, perhap, the best idea for someone who hates washing cars.
What I know I'll miss for a while from the Laguna:
Keyless entry - I've already forgotten to lock the Audi once in less than 6 hours of ownership
Heated front windscreen - although I have heard people say that the suplemental heater is quite good on cold morning's
Split screen Sat Nav - with so much power in the MMI it baffles me as to why Audi chose not to implement this
Oddest thing so far:
The pedal offset - I've sat in a few A4's and even had a short test drive in a manual so knew that it was there but even with the auto box it's still massive. Reading other posts I suspect I'll get used to it quickly enough though.
Now to make a VCDS shopping list and find a local guru who will work for beer
:beerchug:
Hope to stay active on the forum so see you around.
For those that are interested it does indeed have bluetooth... in fact it seems to have the full bluetooth preparation and a SIM slot (haven't tried using that yet) and works a treat with my Mozart.
It also has, and these came as a bit of a surprise as they weren't listed by Audi CS or the dealer: B&O sound, power tailgate and front parking sensors... on the other hand it lacks the electric front seats that Audi CS thought it had. I actually think I prefer the manuals as it means I also get tilt adjustment which missed on my last car.
Likes so far... well I haven't doen any miles so it's too early to say but I suspect I will very much like:
The 3.0 TDI couple with Quattro - years since I last drove an AWD
The toys... OMG the toys
The looks... once it's clean again that is. Ibis White is stunning but not, perhap, the best idea for someone who hates washing cars.
What I know I'll miss for a while from the Laguna:
Keyless entry - I've already forgotten to lock the Audi once in less than 6 hours of ownership
Heated front windscreen - although I have heard people say that the suplemental heater is quite good on cold morning's
Split screen Sat Nav - with so much power in the MMI it baffles me as to why Audi chose not to implement this
Oddest thing so far:
The pedal offset - I've sat in a few A4's and even had a short test drive in a manual so knew that it was there but even with the auto box it's still massive. Reading other posts I suspect I'll get used to it quickly enough though.
Now to make a VCDS shopping list and find a local guru who will work for beer
:beerchug:
Hope to stay active on the forum so see you around.