which options

[markm3006]

Ordering a new A3 next week & I know it's very much a personal thing but what options do you guys rate as must haves & which are a waste of money ?
It's a sportback 170 tdi black edition

[rosso rocket]

Lucky man!

Defo options I reckon -
Electric Folding Mirrors with heating,
Storage Pack,
Through Load facility,
Bluetooth Phone Prep,
Sportronic/DSG box (would be without it now),
boot liner (god-send),
Leather interior,
iPod connex unless the BE has it standard,
Pearlescent Paint! (much harder than Solid Paint IMO).
If its an option - Sunroof...brightens up an otherwise dark interior!
Heated seat (esp with leather) - wouldn't be without them on any car now!
Acoustic Parking sensors 100% rear, front not really needed!

Not so good (WOM)-
Cruise - I have fitted on my mine as I do loads of motorway driving and helps relieve tension in Right leg! but otherwise, complete waste of money around town and countryside driving!
Sound system upgrade - depends how much music you listen to! but IMO, expensive.
Tinted windows - why? just another passing fad IMHO - unless you carry kids or dogs I guess (neither for me)
Interior Light Pack - Why?
Electric Seats - manual is good enough, why waste money?
Warranties? Save your money unless you plan to keep car a long time...more than 3-yrs!

Posr some pics when you get it!

[markm3006]

All I was planning was brilliant red paint (not a lover of met paint)
Black roof rails (looks good)
Comfort pack (all I really need is cruise but the rear park sensors may be handy)
Interior lights (again might look good)
Folding mirrors
The black edition comes with tints & bose
6 speed manual for me every time

[rosso rocket]

Seems likeyou already have made your choices!

Rear Park sensors are DEFINATELY needed...as are folding mirrors!

[markm3006]

Still at the picking what I need & don't need stage
I'd rather have just cloth seats but they come with half leather (worried that it scratches & gets marked easily ?)

[NHN]

As long as you dont have metal sticking out your butt, you'll be fine with leather.

Obviously dont spec the rns-e etc as thats cheaper installed afterwards

[Mike Foster]

OOOOOPs !!!!!! lol

[NHN]

Yeap thats a slip up lol

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[Mike Foster]

Yeap thats a slip up lol

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So's mine !

[NHN]

LMFAO, sometimes mate its all auto mode for me, I'll speak with the admin so not in any crosshairs