Building a 2017 S3
08-21-2016, 07:45 AM
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So I'm about to do my order. Here's a question: If I don't really use the navigation, is Technology Package just really about side assist and virtual cockpit? Is the MMI any different otherwise? Is the input wheel on the console smaller/different?
08-21-2016, 02:22 PM
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Those are two main differences. There has been no differences in input wheel in the past. Many other brands will do side assist as a stand alone, but Audi does not. Side assist or as others call it blind side monitor is one of those things that we got away without for many years, but after having several cars with it, I would not consider a new one without it. But I can understand that if someone does not want nav it would be rather pricey for just that. I read that Audi had to increase processor power to accommodate the virtual cockpit. That might make the rest of the MMI system a little faster to start up.
08-21-2016, 06:39 PM
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Those are two main differences. There has been no differences in input wheel in the past. Many other brands will do side assist as a stand alone, but Audi does not. Side assist or as others call it blind side monitor is one of those things that we got away without for many years, but after having several cars with it, I would not consider a new one without it. But I can understand that if someone does not want nav it would be rather pricey for just that. I read that Audi had to increase processor power to accommodate the virtual cockpit. That might make the rest of the MMI system a little faster to start up.
08-21-2016, 07:04 PM
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If you are into music the B & O sound system sounds really nice. Listen to both at the dealer.
08-21-2016, 10:52 PM
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For what it is worth, I am seriously into music. One member of the family is in the industry. I have been in quality studios and heard how it should really sound. I have quality equipment at home. I would classify the B & O system as the best factory system I have ever owned and the second best factory system I have heard. The Mark Levinson system that Lexus offers, to me is at the top of the list at sounding most natural, but that is a radically different type of car. Although I am intrigued by availability of a B & W sound system in some Volvo vehicles, I have not heard that. I have their speakers at home and they are like being there live. At any rate the difference on B & O compared to the base sound system is amazing and at least to me well worth the price spread. Really my only disappointment in the system is that it will not play flac files. They are truly lossless.