Lee's Oil Burner Audi Content

[Lee540]

jaybarts said:

The wheels really transforms your car from an average audi to a really nice,subtle looking car.

Any plans for a remap?

I love the wheels and the s-line bits. I'm not sure about remaps, I've read too many stories about DPF failures and remaps with them in place are pointless etc..

[Lee540]

BriC175 said:

It's not just the wheels... it has the sporty s3-looking S-Line bumpers too..

Very nice Lee - how does it compare to the 540i? Do you miss it at all? I miss my old E39s

Thinking about an E36 M3 next though once I've saved a few pennies

Comparing to the 540i is like chalk and cheese! They are so different!! So I won't even try..

I thought you have an e39 M5? Where'd that go?

I'm not thinking about next cars seriously yet.. was just something about the Audi though that made me want it. I tried the 1 series and the mk5 golf before going for the Audi.

[Lee540]

davepoth said:

I shouldn't bother with the Nav - it won't be worth it come resale time. Best to get portable one or a phone that does it.

Thought the nav unit would give me bluetooth?

[Lee540]

I believe the colour is Titan Grey, its a metallic and looks a little green sometimes.

I already have the telephone with voice control but phone connects via adapter in the arm rest, I have aux. port for my iPod behind the cigar lighter.

I intend on keeping this car for minimum 3 years, first impressions are that I really like it so we'll just see how I get on. The Audi nav unit will never be as good as a decent aftermarket one but I think it'll be a cool addition.

This is my first ever Audi experience, I'd never even been in one until I test drove this.. and this is the 25th car I've owned!

[Lee540]

Could also do with getting a better camera! Those photos are using an iPod Touch camera and they are terrible!

[Lee540]

Dr G said:

RNS-E 3G is quite nice but expensive to get from a reputable source. There are plenty of cheap, first generation RNS-E units around but their legitimacy is often questionable and they're starting to feel quite dated now.

Bluetooth is a separate addition.

Smart little car, I like the look of late A3s. The CR170 is leaps and bounds better than the PD170 in reliability terms.

Thank you.. If I do change then it'll be for one thats correct to the age of the car or newer.

[Lee540]

Waugh-terfall said:

Do you have to input voice numbers in yourself to the car? When I had the above, I could scroll through the menu on the wheel and it'd have all my numbers, but to use the voice control, it kept telling me my phone book was empty and then had to keep reading numbers out to it...

I haven't played with it properly yet. I am waiting for phone contract to expire so I can get iPhone 4S and the correct adapter.

Currently phonebook stored is previous owner, I can call 'Office', 'Debroah', 'Home' amongst others and see who answers!! ha!!

Waugh-terfall said:

How much difference is there performance wise between the 140 and 170? 140 felt mega quick, but I'm used to a 95bhp petrol with 140lb-ft less in the torque department.

Haven't a clue to be honest.. I used to have 110HDi 406 exec. and 110TDi GT Golf but I can't really remember for a comparison, I've had 4/5 cars inbetween those and the Audi.

[Lee540]

Waugh-terfall said:

Ahh, I see. I thought it worked quite well once I worked it out, though a few times it'd be "Dial" "3" "DIIIALLL" "3, 3, 3" "CANCEL" "7" "Oh do one." "Possible commands are..."

RAGE!

I tried to clear the phonebook but keeps telling me command not recognised?!

[Lee540]

Getting on well with this car still.. turns out it has bluetooth so no buying expensive Audi cradles and the iPhone 5 automatically connects everytime I turn igniton on.

Anyone with similar car on here? Fuel consumption? I'm returning about 38mpg combined..