I had the new A3 as a loaner car recently. I really liked being able to retract the screen because I just listen to NPR on my commute to work and I found the screen distracting when I wasn’t actively using it (which ended up being most of the time).

What did he buy? A Toyota Camry. What happened to the Mazda6 and the Ford Fusion? Oh, my dad has had a couple Camrys, and he really liked them. But you can’t take offense to this, because he isn’t a car person.

They DO exist.

I’ve never understood this stereotype. MOST drivers are douches independent of the vehicles they drive.

So what’s the deal with the “semi-hidden headlamps?” They didn’t want to go full-on pop-up?

If there’s one thing that can ruin the party is how much Audi charges for the extras.

Aside from looks, have you found specific features that make it worthwhile?

On a more practical level, music can drown out the weird squelches that often accompany sex, fill up any awkward silences, and prevent your roommate from hearing what you’re doing.

NEVER GETS OLD!

I wasn’t expecting those prices, but you’re right. Sheesh. Who would have thought that a much maligned (misunderstood?) 10ish year old vehicle with 100k+ miles could still pull in that much? Is there some secret cult of Baja that I’m not aware of?

Agreed. Some folks really love the idea of just having a fixed monthly transportation cost - just like rent, cable, cell phone bill, netflix account, etc. It’s appealing, but often far more costly in the long run.

At least I get to keep mine at the end, and am not afraid to do things to it like he is.

People with warranties. People who have new cars with new car tech that independent shops haven’t dealt with before.

It’s unfair to simply say, “Well take it to an independent shop.” That’s all well and good, except when new cars with new tech come out/become available to the US market (I mean, hell, even Ford is having growing pains with the new F-150 when it comes to body work).

Keep the service center, ditch the sales department.

Audi A3: Surprisingly nothing for a change.

Totally agree. As someone without a garage, my head explodes when I see folks who would rather use this great space to store their holiday decorations than their ride!

But if I don’t stop at least 30 feet away from the car in front of me, how am I supposed to slowly creep forward while the light’s red?

but #WussificationOfMurica ?

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