S line package worth it? 2012 A3
 

Hi

New guy just saying hi.

I used to drive a mk5 GTI which is very similar to A3.
I loved it so much but it's time to move on. I decided to get an A3 which is my dream car (for now). Love the euro hatchback styling.

I am planning to order a 2012 A3 with progressive package.
progressive package includes

17" Alloy wheels (5-double spoke design)
Bluetooth
Multi-function 3-spoke steering wheel
Power driver seat w/lumbar
auto dimming int mirror
Rain sensor
Storage package
Interior lightning package
Brushed aluminum trim
Open sky
Bi-xenon headlights
Sport suspension
S line exterior

Apparently, Audi changed their package option so that this package includes basically all the luxurious gimmicks for a chaper price.

I was thinking I wanted sport bucket seats like I used to have on my GTI.
but since progressive package includes some stuff from sline package, i thought getting sline package just for the seats is not worth it.

What do you guys think?
Plus, what do I have to look for when buying a new A3?
powertrain is similar to GTI so I am familiar with that but I want advice from people who have been driving A3 for years.

The first batch of 2012 is expected to arrive in Canada at the end of august.

Thanks in advance.

Re: S line package worth it? 2012 A3
 

Just an FYI, the 2012 A3's have already arrived in Canada. I visited my local Audi dealer last Tuesday (July 5) and was shown 3 or 4 in the dealer's compound that had just arrived. He only had FWD and TDI versions and I was looking for quattro so we went inside and did some dealing. I bought a meteor grey 2012 Audi A3 2.0T Progressiv S Line quattro S Tronic with basically everything you listed. I wasn't shown much in the way of options - the only ones shown on the printout the dealer showed me were metallic paint, a black styling package, SIRIUS satellite radio and sport seats (a $500 option). S Line wasn't an option (the S Line "exterior" is standard with this vehicle).

Anyway, a vehicle was located on a ship leaving Euroope and I found out yesterday that it is now in Halifax and should be delivered in 10-14 days.

FYI, the dealer is Audi of Oakville.

Re: S line package worth it? 2012 A3
 

Congrats on your new car. Glad you went with the quattro option truly amazing in the winter.

I would ask youself "am I going to regret not getting the seats" ??

Re: S line package worth it? 2012 A3
 

Thanks guys.
it was actually s line titanium package.
made my decision easier.

the only thing left is getting a good deal from the dealer.

Re: S line package worth it? 2012 A3
 

How much flexibility is there on price for the new A3's? I am looking at a simlar car.

Re: S line package worth it? 2012 A3
 

check out car cost.
i think the mark up is around 8 percent.
so... you do the math :)

Re: S line package worth it? 2012 A3
 

Hi everyone, I'm new on the forum.

I just bought a 2012 A3, black, 6 speeds manual and the S-line package. My dealer (in Montreal) told me that the S-line package will not be offered any longer because of the 18'' rotor wheel that are now discontinued. This is why the S-line package (2700$) is now changed by two distinct packages (think it's 1300$ and 600$).

I should have it around mid-August and it was one of the last with the full S-line package

Re: S line package worth it? 2012 A3
 

One additional comment on the first post : the Sport suspension and S line exterior are not included in the base Progressiv model.

Re: S line package worth it? 2012 A3
 

Hey guys.
I just put a deposit down on 2012 A3 yesterday.
Yes, all you guys' comments were true, I had been misleaded by a sales person.

So I went to a different dealer and bought

2012 A3
Ibis White
6speed manual
progressiv
satelite radio
s-line titanium package.

and yes like your car a3newbie, mine is also the last line of full s-line package.
and i think my car is on the same boat as yours.
ETA is mid august but since i'm in BC, i can pick it up at the end of august.
good thing we wanted different colours, otherwise we would have been fighting for the same car lol

YAY!

Re: S line package worth it? 2012 A3
 

Yes exactly, they are on the same boat. I had the choice between a black, 2 whites and a meteor gray, all equipped the same way. Good thing we had the last S-line's, the ''rotor'' wheels are awesome!! :)

I'm wondering if the Sirius radio is different from the ''base'' radio, appart from the satelite functionnality.