My first brand new car - Audi A1 S Line
Discussion
Hi all,
Bit of a boring non ph car and the first car I've had that's a bit sensible! But I thought I'd share it as it's surprised me massively!
The car arrived yesterday, I wasn't that excited until I saw it coming off the car transporter!
I'm absolutely amazed by it. It pulls very well considering it's the 1.6 TDI, the build quality and level of equipment is outrageous.
I've done just over 200 miles to 3/8's of a tank averaging just under 70mpg (how very non ph!) according to the trip which is unbelievable given that I've been flooring it occasionally.
It cruises very well and very comfortably at 70-80 and will still pull well in 5th at those speeds.
Had a nice drive down to Beachy Head today...
I parked this behind my Mini yesterday and thought "blimey, the Mini is worth a 10th of what this costs" but having done some miles it easy to see why! If someone wants to moan about how expensive these little cars have become blah blah blah... All I'll say is take one out for a weekend! Comparing equipment to my dads well equipped E60 525d was hilarious! The A1 won top trumps there!
The S Line Audi's get a hard time for their suspension but it's very comfortable compared to my old Mini. The steering isn't the most exciting but it has a nice weight to it, there's very little body roll and it holds the road very well.
Bit of a boring non ph car and the first car I've had that's a bit sensible! But I thought I'd share it as it's surprised me massively!
The car arrived yesterday, I wasn't that excited until I saw it coming off the car transporter!
I'm absolutely amazed by it. It pulls very well considering it's the 1.6 TDI, the build quality and level of equipment is outrageous.
I've done just over 200 miles to 3/8's of a tank averaging just under 70mpg (how very non ph!) according to the trip which is unbelievable given that I've been flooring it occasionally.
It cruises very well and very comfortably at 70-80 and will still pull well in 5th at those speeds.
Had a nice drive down to Beachy Head today...
I parked this behind my Mini yesterday and thought "blimey, the Mini is worth a 10th of what this costs" but having done some miles it easy to see why! If someone wants to moan about how expensive these little cars have become blah blah blah... All I'll say is take one out for a weekend! Comparing equipment to my dads well equipped E60 525d was hilarious! The A1 won top trumps there!
The S Line Audi's get a hard time for their suspension but it's very comfortable compared to my old Mini. The steering isn't the most exciting but it has a nice weight to it, there's very little body roll and it holds the road very well.
Filled the tank up after 410 miles, worked out nearly 60mpg which considering I've not been trying to be economical and I've had the AC on constantly I think that's pretty impressive!
Few crappy interior shots...
What is very impressive is how premium everything you touch feels. I'm in love with the steering wheel and how intuitive the controls are. The fact it's not a drivers car mean that the buttons on the steering wheel are welcomed IMO. If you accept what it is you really do love it!
Few crappy interior shots...
What is very impressive is how premium everything you touch feels. I'm in love with the steering wheel and how intuitive the controls are. The fact it's not a drivers car mean that the buttons on the steering wheel are welcomed IMO. If you accept what it is you really do love it!
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