Motor Trend's first review of the S3
09-30-2014, 03:44 PM
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I'm not at all mad about the lack of Homelink. It's easy enough to attach the door opener to the inside door panel with Velcro...or leave it in the arm rest. There are plenty of aftermarket options that can be installed and for probably cheaper than what Audi would charge to have it as an option.
09-30-2014, 05:51 PM
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09-30-2014, 06:01 PM
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It sure seems like all the reviewers are copying off each other. Or is it just me? Oddly the reviewers universally love the car. But the comments below the reviews are much less favorable. Picked up my S3 Saturday and my review couldn't be more glowing. But I did find one thing to gripe about. There does not seem to be a way to program my garage door opener into the car in any way. With the staggering amount of tech on the car, I would have thought a voice command or wimpy button could be set to activate my garage door. But I'd rather be out on the road with it anyway!
09-30-2014, 06:24 PM
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I don't think home link is the way of the future for garage doors, and having to use a standard remote shouldn't make you feel bad in your $40k+ car
There are many cars that have tech that our car does not. And there are many cars that don't have the tech that ours does.
09-30-2014, 09:09 PM
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While you're using home link in your 40k+ car... I'll be opening my garage door remotely through home automation and an app...
I don't think home link is the way of the future for garage doors, and having to use a standard remote shouldn't make you feel bad in your $40k+ car
There are many cars that have tech that our car does not. And there are many cars that don't have the tech that ours does.
I don't think home link is the way of the future for garage doors, and having to use a standard remote shouldn't make you feel bad in your $40k+ car
There are many cars that have tech that our car does not. And there are many cars that don't have the tech that ours does.
10-01-2014, 04:33 AM
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@eGainer, Well stated.
I think the thing that frustrates people is the knowledge that in-car tech is never truly upgradable, even though the tech itself changes year to year. I really think carmakers (Audi is really bad here) are missing out on a huge post-purchase upgrade marketplace, where they could sell annual upgrade packs for $1 - 2K per year and we'd all be suckers and buy it. Instead, they pass on that easy cash cow under the misconception that it will drive us to purchase new cars sooner, when in reality it just causes us to be frustrated with the brand.
At least BMW provides owners with iDrive software updates. At least that would make us feel a little better about this stupidity....
I think the thing that frustrates people is the knowledge that in-car tech is never truly upgradable, even though the tech itself changes year to year. I really think carmakers (Audi is really bad here) are missing out on a huge post-purchase upgrade marketplace, where they could sell annual upgrade packs for $1 - 2K per year and we'd all be suckers and buy it. Instead, they pass on that easy cash cow under the misconception that it will drive us to purchase new cars sooner, when in reality it just causes us to be frustrated with the brand.
At least BMW provides owners with iDrive software updates. At least that would make us feel a little better about this stupidity....
10-01-2014, 04:43 AM
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Some folks still haven't come to the grips that nothing is perfect. That doesn't mean that you cant voice your displeasure. But saying that it is unacceptable? That's just being a bit spoiled and selfish. I don't own a Garage so it's a non issue for me.
I have other issues with the car such as the console gear selector up-shifts and downshift selector positions are backwards. It was actually a deal breaker for me. I wish there was a way that I could reverse the positioning. Nothing is perfect.
I have other issues with the car such as the console gear selector up-shifts and downshift selector positions are backwards. It was actually a deal breaker for me. I wish there was a way that I could reverse the positioning. Nothing is perfect.
10-01-2014, 08:18 AM
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@eGainer, Well stated.
I think the thing that frustrates people is the knowledge that in-car tech is never truly upgradable, even though the tech itself changes year to year. I really think carmakers (Audi is really bad here) are missing out on a huge post-purchase upgrade marketplace, where they could sell annual upgrade packs for $1 - 2K per year and we'd all be suckers and buy it. Instead, they pass on that easy cash cow under the misconception that it will drive us to purchase new cars sooner, when in reality it just causes us to be frustrated with the brand.
At least BMW provides owners with iDrive software updates. At least that would make us feel a little better about this stupidity....
I think the thing that frustrates people is the knowledge that in-car tech is never truly upgradable, even though the tech itself changes year to year. I really think carmakers (Audi is really bad here) are missing out on a huge post-purchase upgrade marketplace, where they could sell annual upgrade packs for $1 - 2K per year and we'd all be suckers and buy it. Instead, they pass on that easy cash cow under the misconception that it will drive us to purchase new cars sooner, when in reality it just causes us to be frustrated with the brand.
At least BMW provides owners with iDrive software updates. At least that would make us feel a little better about this stupidity....
Thats why the new modular MMI unit is so exciting. Audi showed how the processing board and cellular boards can be swapped to newer tech. The question is whether they will offer the upgrades to customers, or is it just a cost savings for Audi and their current model MMI's?
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10-02-2014, 05:05 AM
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