Audi owners in here!

Yaayuh! · 7 Apr 2015 at 12:25

paradigm said:
Not really. It's not the most plush of interiors, but it's (or was at release) current gen infotainment and systems. The design is rather Marmite (I quite like the better spec'd versions), but to say it's 10 years old is just wrong.

I disagree, but will respect your opinion.

paradigm · 7 Apr 2015 at 12:27

It's not an opinion, it's a fact. The aesthetics are obviously a personal preference, but to compare the A1's situation to that of a 2013 8P A3 is an injustice. The A1 looks retro (read 'old' if you like), but has current generation technologies and infotainment. The A3 (8P) doesn't just look it, it IS old, it's from 2003, the infotainment is still RNS-E based (old), and even the climate is of a similar style to that of the B6 A4, available from 2001 onwards!

gettothechopper · 7 Apr 2015 at 12:46

[TW]Fox;27878498 said:
Sounds like it's old shape if everyone on OcUK advised against it - the new A3 is a decent car, the old A3 was well past it's sell by date

Buying a 2013 old shape would have been like sitting in a car from 2003

new shape!

the 1.6 tdi boggo spec was the part advised against by you lot

its enough for what I need, the petrol would have been nice but it was at least £2k more

it has the sat nav card though - cruise control would have been nice but other than that im not too bothered. The s-line is nice but a lot of money for window dressing really (£5k-£7k extra !)

yeah the bluetooth is great - but im hoping the cable will let me at least skip tracks etc from the car controls? might use the other memory card slot if you can just fill it with mp3's and it work?

paradigm · 7 Apr 2015 at 12:48

Not 100% sure on the A3, but I can change track via steering wheel controls and bluetooth in my A4.

You can indeed just fill the other SD card slot with music.

Woogie · 7 Apr 2015 at 12:52

So picked up my A6 Avant on Friday.

2009 2.0 TDI 170bhp Avant with 66k on the clock. Big car but lovely to drive compared to my 2004 Focus.

Has lots of Toys although has no bluetooth music playing capability which sucks and also does not have the AMI port in the glove box so no way of connecting it

Guess it is time to load up 2 SD cards full of music and to buy the latest satnav CD.

Obligatory dealer photos as its all I have

paradigm · 7 Apr 2015 at 12:53

Retrofitting AMI isn't difficult, I did it to my A6 Avant a few years ago.

Woogie · 7 Apr 2015 at 12:55

Is it Expensive? I have bought 2 32gig SD cards, I am just loathed to download shed loads of music and fill them up, Would rather do it on the fly via spotify or some such

Ringiho · 7 Apr 2015 at 12:56

paradigm said:
Retrofitting AMI isn't difficult, I did it to my A6 Avant a few years ago.

This is something I am going to have to do. The kits are quite pricey though for what they are!

Is there a guide anywhere that you followed?

paradigm · 7 Apr 2015 at 12:59

One superb site for A6 based retrofits.

http://a6retrofit.com/ami-retrofit-audi-music-interface/

I sourced all my ancillary parts (and the glovebox minus lid) from Huntington Audi on eBay, then found a used AMI unit itself.

Antony101 · 7 Apr 2015 at 13:25

gettothechopper said:
new shape!

the 1.6 tdi boggo spec was the part advised against by you lot

its enough for what I need, the petrol would have been nice but it was at least £2k more

it has the sat nav card though - cruise control would have been nice but other than that im not too bothered. The s-line is nice but a lot of money for window dressing really (£5k-£7k extra !)

yeah the bluetooth is great - but im hoping the cable will let me at least skip tracks etc from the car controls? might use the other memory card slot if you can just fill it with mp3's and it work?

The volume knob in the centre can be pushed left and right to skip tracks when connected via bluetooth. You can also program the * button on the steering wheel to skip track.

I've just had Autoglass replace my windshield due to a crack and all they had was the acoustic glass with sun band. Wasn't going to say no to that.

Blackhawk47 · 7 Apr 2015 at 13:33

Still don't get how the A1 interior is 'retro' or 10 years old.

10 year old A2 interior:

A1 interior:

Ringiho · 7 Apr 2015 at 13:38

paradigm said:
One superb site for A6 based retrofits.

http://a6retrofit.com/ami-retrofit-audi-music-interface/

I sourced all my ancillary parts (and the glovebox minus lid) from Huntington Audi on eBay, then found a used AMI unit itself.

Thanks! I need to have a look at my glove box and see what holes there are already. Apparently the later C6s have the AMI hole whether it was fitted or not.

gettothechopper · 7 Apr 2015 at 13:44

Antony101 said:
The volume knob in the centre can be pushed left and right to skip tracks when connected via bluetooth. You can also program the * button on the steering wheel to skip track.

tres bien!

Antony101 · 7 Apr 2015 at 13:46

gettothechopper said:
tres bien!

Small things I didn't notice when I got my A3, there is storage under the drivers seat, you press the volume knob to mute, press and hold to turn it off all together. You can also push in the volume wheel on the steering wheel to mute.

gettothechopper · 7 Apr 2015 at 13:55

yeah had found the storage, and mute buttons

Paul2k12 · 7 Apr 2015 at 14:03

I've ordered a new A3 Sportback Sport edition through the NHS lease, looking forward to taking delivery of it but can anyone confirm if there's a USB port in the arm rest that I can use to plug/charge my iPhone into?

Thanks!

Antony101 · 7 Apr 2015 at 14:04

Paul2k12 said:
I've ordered a new A3 Sportback Sport edition through the NHS lease, looking forward to taking delivery of it but can anyone confirm if there's a USB port in the arm rest that I can use to plug/charge my iPhone into?

Thanks!

There is a proprietary "AMI" connector port, you can buy cables online for this or try and get the dealer to throw one in free when you collect the car.

Paul2k12 · 7 Apr 2015 at 14:06

Is that the Audi Music Interface? I won't be able to get the dealer to do anything as its a separate lease company.

Antony101 · 7 Apr 2015 at 14:07

Paul2k12 said:
Is that the Audi Music Interface? I won't be able to get the dealer to do anything as its a separate lease company.

Yeah, that is what there is in the arm rest. I just use a 12v dual USB adapter though with a retractable cable.

Paul2k12 · 7 Apr 2015 at 14:08

Actually I've just had a quick check at the AMI connector and it looks almost the same as the one I currently use in my Scirocco!