beaudry

Sup everyone!

I'm obviously new to this forum and kind of newb to all the audi stuff at the moment. I've totaled my car (oops) and the insurance is giving me back a good amount and i'm thinking to move toward a nice audi A4 2012.

I've shopped those for 2 weeks now and for the budget i have, i could either go for a 2013 premium, 2012 premium plus with nav OR 2012 S-Line. I did try the 2013 premium and i've sit in a 2012 S-Line and i felt like i had more for the buck in the S-Line model.



Premium 2013(basic model) impressions:

- Leather seat are a bit slippery for passenger and in my country, really cold leather in the winter and really hot during summer.
- Passenger can't just lay back by pulling the lever, they have to turn the wheel quite a couple turns.
- Not sure about this one: is there a connection for MMI media?
- Couple hard plastic on door panel

S Line 2012 impressions:

+ Interior look is really nice and the exterior as well with the spoiler kit
+ The seat won't be as cold or hot due to the suede and also less slippery
+ I really liked the 3 zone temperature control (so gf stop complaining its too hot or too cold )
+ Some more quality material inside

Not sure about these tho:
Is the drive select really changing the experience? haven't tried this model
The car is beautiful with the 19'' inch mag but combined with the S line package i fear that the ride might get way too hard, especially where i live with all those potholes!


I need your opinions to help me make a easier choice and i have a main question down the line:

Does any regular aluminium mag 17'' with the good bolt pattern fit the S Line model? because the dealer told me the front brake are so huge that no steel rim will fit there. I need a set of winter tire and i really wont putt winter tire on the 19'' mag! I don't want to buy the car and having to spend another 2000 for a set of mag plus the rubber.



Don't be too rough, it's my first time on this forum! !

Thanks in advance

beaudry

I did get an answer on another forum and that convinced me to go for a S Line model but now i got some new questions that comes to my mind.

First: for the 17" mag, should i got for Audi original mag which might be hard to find used and would cost alot at the dealer OR go for custom mag (if second, do you guys have any good website for mags and rubber too?)

Second: Can you guys point out all the differences between 2012 and the 2013 for the S-Line package.
I know these: Different Exterior light type and shape, some different style spoiler, the steering shape, modern light writing for the temperature and dash info.
Those im not sure: Does NAV come with all S-Line 2013? Same for Back up camera? SOUND SYSTEM? I'd really like to have that B&O sound system, i read alot of critic about the stock sound system ( i didn't test it myself tho ).

Anything else anyone?


Thanks

KidA

You can find packages online for Audi vehicles. You can try ottawatiresdirect or even kijiji. As for sound system, I personally have found minor differences. Not a deal breaker either way. S line in general I believe is cosmetics.