New car choice (VW Loan)

I just got forwarded the confirmation email.. looks like I may not get to pick the colour after all. They have approved the car choice but colour choice is blank, which we are guessing means it will be whatever they want to stock.

They really are dragging their heels with the Leon, I would have had it on the 15th but they were in the process of changing suppliers for the PDI, which has created a black log.. damn.
 
86JR said:
Shame you can't get a TFSI/ TSI Scirocco!
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I would still go A1. He's getting a new car for 6 months which is way more up to date than a scirocco, it's a fun little car especially the black edition.

Op you won't be disappointed, whatever you do try not to get amalfi white, it just doesn't look right. Glacier White is a far nicer but a option.
 
An a3 hatchback. I am so manly I don't even fit in an A1!

A five-door was always part of the Audi masterplan for the A1, which has proved popular in the UK with 18,506 three-doors sold in 2011. This version is expected to attract more female buyers than male, and Audi expects to particularly appeal to young families with children, where the practicality of an extra set of doors could come in useful.
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http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/a1/first-drives/audi-a1-sportback-1.4-tfsi-cod
 
Lol wut. I am 5ft 11 and fit fine. Loads of room. I had a A3 sportback last year as a courtesy car and found it to be awful though it was the 1.6 diesel. I had the seat as far as I needed it, and it was so far back I was literally looking out the rear windows at junctions.

Man vs woman debate just lol. I see as many woman a3 drivers as men. I think that is a very old fashioned way of thinking.
 
Some bed time reading for you. A few cut and pastes from the autocar website, do not knock it before you drive:
Beneath the uniquely Audi exterior lines, meanwhile, lies something altogether more familiar. The VW Group is the master of sharing platforms and architecture, but never before has quite such a brazen attempt been made to justify the price of an Audi that uses the same underpinnings as a Seat Ibiza.

The A1’s wrap-over bonnet looks noticeably large against the A1’s short wheelbase but it links the A1 to Audi’s sporting models, the TT and R8. The grille marks a departure from the traditional trapezoidal Audi shape, with an additional side introduced in each of the top two corners.
Here, more than anywhere, the Audi A1 needs to live up to its positioning as a high-end product and, in most respects, it does. The main switchgear is recognisable from other Audis (no bad thing), and in general there is an aura of solidity that befits the four-ring badge. However, our initial review car came equipped with nearly £5000 worth of optional equipment that included sat-nav, 40GB hard drive, climate control and automatic wipers and lights, which is bound to add a sheen of luxury. However, even an entry-level model feels plusher than the average supermini.

When viewed from the driver’s seat forwards, the cabin generates an upmarket impression. The A1’s air vents are neat and the cabin layout is cleaner than that of larger Audis. It says something about the perceived quality that it would be no surprise if many elements of the A1’s interior filtered up the Audi range in future.

Even refinement falls into the ‘good but not exceptional’ category, with tyre noise frequently causing a notable background hum.

But most buyers will care more about the sensation the A1 offers from the driver’s seat, and although it successfully manages to feel like a miniature Audi A4, it lacks the outrageous, brazen look of the Mini.

With plenty of rubber for a small car, braking performance is strong. The A1 actually recorded a shorter stopping distance on MIRA’s fully wet track than on the damp and greasy ‘dry’ surface.

In Sport form, it’s noticeably firmer than a regular supermini, particularly the related Polo. Thankfully, this does not translate into the disastrous ride quality that we have experienced with some sporting Audis. In terms of secondary ride, on the optional 17in alloy wheels fitted here, you’re always aware of the road surface but the response is more nuggety than crashy.


In Sport form, the A1's noticeably firmer than a regular supermini
Audi’s choice of spring rates causes more concern in the primary ride, but only at motorway speeds, where the A1 Sport suffers a little vertical agitation over small ridges. Audi has recently introduced the Dynamic set-up to the Sport models, softening off the suspension slightly. Whilst still firm and increasing body roll a fraction, it does offer better bump absorption than the regular Sport springs and dampers.

Of course, if comfort is a real concern, sticking with the standard 16-inch wheels would be advisable. With more forces working through it, over more challenging roads, the suspension does a better job of keeping the body movements in check. As such, Sport is our preferred trim level, but with the Dynamic suspension option.

Given the commonality with other VW Group cars, arguably the A1’s biggest success is that it feels noticeably different from a Polo, Fabia or Ibiza. The real achievement, though, is that the A1 is not simply different but better. Rather than exhibiting a single dynamic behaviour, the A1 seemingly adapts its character to how and where it’s being driven.

The A1’s chassis also feels more accurate and responsive than its group siblings’ and, as a consequence, more fun. The cleverness, though, is that once on the motorway, the A1 swaps its small car feel for composed stability. Unless you glance behind at the limited rear seating, you could be forgiven for thinking that you were travelling in a car from the class above.

Despite its relatively high asking price, when you take into account running costs and depreciation the Audi A1 looks set to be one of the most affordable cars in the class.

Our measured fuel consumption test results for the 1.4 are good for a warm hatch, helped by an effective, unobtrusive stop-start system; 34.3mpg is a realistic average, with 43.5mpg possible on the motorway. CO2 of 124g/km means annual road tax is affordable.

Opt for the diesel and it’s cheaper still, while the new 99g/km model will further reduce costs – eliminating road tax and congestion charging if you live in London. None of the regular A1s have an average claimed mpg of less than 50mpg.

The most potent diesel, the 2.0TDI, is noteworthy for combining rapid performance (with 141bhp, it can do 135mph) with outstanding efficiency (68.9mpg and 108g.km). It's 1.6TDI counterpart is the best diesel A1 due to its reduced purchase price, but the best A1s are still petrol-powered.

Residuals are predicted to be better even than those of the Mini (which is a used market phenomenon), with the A1 retaining 50 per cent of its value after three years.
The Audi A1 has the cabin quality and powertrain refinement that we’ve come to expect from an Audi. The cabin may lack the quirkiness of either the Mini or Citroën DS3, but it sets a new quality benchmark for a premium supermini.

From the driver’s seat it’s clear you’re in a proper Audi – there are no signs of cost-cutting with plush materials and switchgear that is often a hand-me-down from a model higher up the Audi range.

Look over your shoulder and the view is somewhat more unusual. There’s not a whole lot of space in the back – it’s best described as ‘occasional use only’ for adults. The boot is a bit miserly, too, although in both respects the A1 is better than the Mini.

The A1 isn’t cheap, but the equipment list isn’t miserly. For the money, you get alloys and air-con even on the cheapest model. As you’d expect from a Mini rival, there’s a whole host of luxury and style accessories you’ll be encouraged to pay extra for.

The engines, although not the most powerful in the market at the moment, offer sufficient performance coupled with economy and refinement.

But it is how the A1 drives that overturns our expectations, because this is a small Audi that is fun. It is not as supple as a Fiesta or as poised as a Clio Cup, but it is still an enjoyable and capable car to drive quickly, and it comes without a harsh ride quality. The breadth of abilities is highly impressive - the only stumbling block its high asking price.
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Blackhawk47 said:
Lol wut. I am 5ft 11 and fit fine. Loads of room. I had a A3 sportback last year as a courtesy car and found it to be awful though it was the 1.6 diesel. I had the seat as far as I needed it, and it was so far back I was literally looking out the rear windows at junctions.

Man vs woman debate just lol. I see as many woman a3 drivers as men. I think that is a very old fashioned way of thinking.
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Are you seriously trying to suggest there is more room in an Audi A1 than an Audi A3 Sportback????

I am 6ft 8. Can barely fit in the passenger seat.
 
86JR said:
Are you seriously trying to suggest there is more room in an Audi A1 than an Audi A3 Sportback????

I am 6ft 8. Can barely fit in the passenger seat.
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Not my fault your freakishly tall then is it?

What is wrong with some people, how can I know what height you are...if you can't fit in it then fair enough. I find a Porsche Cayman interior much tighter then an A1 interior.
 
My brother just sent me these teaser pics! Pick the car up on Tuesday, so I'll post some better pics then.

Green really suits this car.

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Nice, I think out of that list I would have picked the Leon. Let us know how you find the engine/performance in that car.
 
lemonade said:
That looks nice, SEAT's look so much more nicer than their VW and Audi counterparts.
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Exactly my thoughts. I had the choice between the Seat, or the A3 with the exact same engine. Seat won on styling, Audi was boring in comparison.

DazQ87 said:
Nice, I think out of that list I would have picked the Leon. Let us know how you find the engine/performance in that car.
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Well I have the Leon for 6 months then the A1 so variety should be fun.
 
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