Audi A3 Black Edition - Petrol or Diesel?

[cosmicbabe]

Hello,

After my last post we have decided on a A3 Black Edition... Problem being now is they are very hard to come by second hand.. and most being TDI's and I would prefer a Petrol... so my question is are they much different.. I always think of a Diesel car like a tractor and really loud where as the petrol is alot smoother and quieter... But I cannot find any petrol Black Editions so looks like I may have to buy new and wait till 2010 before I can get it or try and convince myself that Diesels are the way forward.... Any help please?...

Cheers Claire

[onemanparty]

Have you asked if there are any in the pipe line or cancelled orders? Diesel is quick - The days of the tractor diesel are going.

Remember if your ordering a New car you will have to pay 17.5% VAT as delivery would be next year and you would miss the reduction.

I think if you want the Petrol get it. I have a diesel at the moment I like it even if it is a BMW. But I am looking forward to Petrol - Delivery on 6th November

[cosmicbabe]

Hi - thanks.. also is the 2008 model different to the 2009? I seem to remember reading about the '09 facelift' ?

[tlionhart]

the black edition models are only available on 2009 models/facelift. This got introduced in late feb/march 2009. Although orders were available at the end of DEC. The overall facelift was in SEPT 08. (so even if you pick a OCT 08 '58 car, it will be the 09' facelift)
Also try going on dealer group websites. Like sytner, colbournes, etc. Not all their stock is up on the used car section of the audi website.

I regards to petrol or diesel. Diesel engines are good these days. However it's only worth having one if your daily commute to work is 25 miles each way. Using motorways also.

[cosmicbabe]

the black edition models are only available on 2009 models/facelift. This got introduced in late feb/march 2009. Although orders were available at the end of DEC. The overall facelift was in SEPT 08. (so even if you pick a OCT 08 '58 car, it will be the 09' facelift)

Many thanks.. I just need to find one now!! I have spent hours on the internet and ringing the dealerships and none of them have a 3 door 2.0 petrol in black quattro Used model...

[tlionhart]

where in the country are you?

To be honest...most the 2.0 are TDI...unless you either;

-order a new one
-go down to a 1.8...then you won't get quattro
-or order a new 2.0 s-line and spec it from there or find a 2.0 quattro with same spec.