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barnaby asked:


Are you dreaming of a new car only to have your dreams shattered by horribly expensive showroom prices? Well don’t despair! Why not lease a top quality car from Competitive Car Leasing? Competitive car leasing provide business, commercial, and personal contract car hire and leasing. They are committed to looking after their customers in a professional and sincere manner and aim to exceed all your expectations.

When you get an Audi A3 car lease with competitive car leasing not only will you be getting the best deal around but you’ll also get a great range to choose from as well! Competitive car leasing offer the Audi A3 1.6 se hatchback, the 5 door 1.6 se sportback and the 2 door 1.9 tdi cabriolet. So whether you want a sporty little number to whiz about in or a luxury small family car, competitive car leasing are bound to have something to suit you.

Getting an Audi A3 car lease couldn’t be easier, you can even get an instant quote online. Competitive car leasing are an independent firm and are not tied to any one finance company so you know they will always make the right decision based on what’s best for you.

When you get an Audi A3 car lease you can rest assured that you are going to be driving one of the best small luxury cars on the market. Audi originally started producing the A3 model in 1996 and have since then expanded the range adding the 1.9 tdi and the A3 1.8 t Quattro four wheel drive models in 1999. In 2000 the range underwent yet more fine tuning and changes included a new and improved interior as well as the addition of the six speed gear box. All this means that you can now lease the best Audi A3 models ever!

The great thing about leasing a car rather then buying one is that as soon as the lease is up you can just swap it in for another one so if your circumstances change you’re not stuck driving a totally unsuitable vehicle. Perfect if you get a surprise new addition to the family and suddenly a two door cabriolet isn’t quite as much fun! Competitive car leasing are on a mission to provide you with any make, model, term and mileage at the best prices available with fantastic service and satisfaction guaranteed so the car of your dreams really could be come reality!



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The Audi Heritage In Rallying

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Thomas Pretty asked:


Audi can trace a long and illustrious history through their various company guises in the world of motor sport. This is something Audi dealerships are extremely proud of, and given the chance will talk about for hours. Originally however Audi was a conglomeration of different brands. It was in 1906 that the company’s founder August Horch drove an Audi to victory in the Herkomer Run. These successes were followed up by victories in 1912, 1913 and 1914 in the Austrian Alpine Rallies. Naturally these accomplishments were touted by Audi dealerships across Europe, who felt their brand to be a leader in the motor sport sphere.

The four Auto Union brands competed in a variety of competitions across Europe. These entrants took the form of both company racers and private entrants, both experienced success in Auto Union cars. In the thirties Audi, then Auto Union cars approached the starting line of Berlin’s Avis circuit, in their inaugural race they finished third, in a car designed by Ferdinand Porsche; a man who later started his own car manufacturing company. It was in 1934 that Auto Union recorded their first Grand Prix victory; fittingly enough at the German GP, held at the world famous Nurburg Ring.

Another member of the Audi family DKW experienced great levels of success in rallying throughout the fifties and sixties. The success of DKW was touted in dealerships across the land as during this period the company’s cars were able to record more than one hundred championship titles, a staggering one hundred an fifty overall wins and thirty five team successes. The ability of DKW to record rally wins was astounding for the time and showed a special dispensation for Audi group cars in the rallying sphere.

NSU, another derivative of Audi took the mantle of rally successes with two models, the Prinz TT and the Type TTS. Combined these cars won nearly thirty national championships from the late sixties to the early seventies; the most famous drivers of the period being Gunter Imschev, Manfred Kilian and of course Siegfried Spiess. This rallying heritage carried on at Audi in later years, the company constantly learning from their triumphs to produce evermore impressive and adept vehicles.

The nineteen eighties was truly a revelation for Audi as they designed and developed the Quattro; a car that dominated rallying for more than half a decade. The Quattro utilised a newly developed all wheel drive system and set the standard in the rally world at a time where the rest of the paddock criticised the benefits of four wheel drive. Critics were soon silenced however, once the Quattro had won two championships back to back. The pack soon caught up but this did not stop dealerships bragging to their respective counterparts of their company’s forward thinking attitude and advances in technology.

Audi have always had a strong rallying tradition, unfortunately today they have pulled out of the world rally championships and are instead focussing their development efforts on road cars. That is not to say that the development of racing cars has been wasted; the Quattro technology is still being used by the company with many cars on the forecourts of dealerships bearing the prestigious badge. One thing is certain, the company motto of advancement through technology is more than just a motto; it is an ethos as well as a mandate for design.



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Audi Back on Top

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Anthony Fontanelle asked:


With a back to back overall win at the first two events of the American Le Mans season, the Audi R10 TDI fielded by Audi Sport North America was expected to dominate not only its class but all other cars. After the team’s two consecutive wins, the lighter LM P2 cars showed that they can beat the much praised diesel race car. Eight overall wins were posted by the lighter LM P2 cars which are fielded by Penske Racing and backed by Porsche.

At the Petit Le Mans though, Audi proved that they can beat LM P2 cars despite the disparity in weight and the size of the fuel tank. Allan McNish co-driving the No. 1 Audi R10 TDI claimed his third American Le Mans championship career title with their win at Road Atlanta. The victory also marked the second win of the Scotsman in Petit Le Mans.

As for the team’s dominance in Petit Le Mans, they have scored their eighth consecutive win at the event this year. With that win, they once again swept the three most prestigious endurance races. On March 17 of this year, Marco Werner, Emanuele Pirro, and Frank Biela scored the team’s first win at the first race of the season in the prestigious 12 Hours of Sebring. Then, on June 17, the same three drivers won the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans.

“I’m very, very proud of this race victory considering the fight we faced and obstacles that were put in front of us – a perfect way to win the Drivers’ title again,” said McNish. “Petit Le Mans is a long event not only for a car and its drivers but the entire team and everyone played a major part in this victory,” he added.

“I couldn’t avoid hitting a spinning backmarker and then had a deflating rear tyre which necessitated two pit-stops. Dindo and I opened up a one lap lead after seven hours but a full course caution brought the Porsche back into contention but that’s endurance racing. Audi are back on the very top of the rostrum and there is no better way for Dindo and I to have won a second consecutive title – our third ALMS title in total.”

The race had a strange twist as luck was definitely on Audi’s side. With Romain Dumas driving his Porsche leading the way, the yellow flag was raised. The caution allowed Capello to erase the 30 second lead of the LM P2 car. “If the yellow had not come out, I don’t think I could have caught him,” said Capello. “His pace was so strong that it didn’t let me relax. I only realized when I crossed the line that Romain was the closest car to me,” Capello added.

Dumas accepted the second overall finish saying: “We won Mosport with luck and today the luck was on the other side. Unfortunately the safety car came out and took away our gap, but I tried to keep the pressure on Dindo. It was a great race.”

This years’ victory of the diesel powered, Audi spoiler -equipped Audi R10 TDI shows that the automaker is serious in developing diesel engines not only for motorsport but also for commercial passengers.



Gina
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audiquattro asked:


Its a 2007 Audi A4 3.2 quattro. I’m thinking either black, blue, red, or yellow not that there are many other colors to choose from ha. I really like yellow but i’m not sure if it will look nice on my car because i’ve never seen an B7 a4 with painted calipers. What color do you think would look the best?
my car is silver.

Matthew
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Mike Rugby asked:


The Audi RS models are among the best that Audi has created. The Audi RS models are part of the S models that are in the market, these German based cars are considered to be among the elite in a long line of respected cars.  The RS stands for RennSport, and many of the designs within the Audi RS line are usually made in limited quantities, these are also one of the few cars that are made in a multiple label design. As one of the few cars that has been viewed as an executive and also a sports care, the RS models have gained a high level of attention from some major media support. One such resource is the movie Iron Man where it is seen driven in a racing car style by Robert Downey, Jr and also once with the stunning Paltrow behind the wheel. It is very fitting that a movie with a piece of advanced technology also shows one of the cutting edge cars in the market.

The performance has also gained some negative light, granted impressive imagery. The most recent is a high-speed chase in Oregon where the driver achieved over one hundred thirty miles per hour. This shows a lot for the Audi RS models, but also shows that any high performance car should be respected, as it can be a very dangerous tool.

Even the Audi RS Coupe has had rave success and each test thrown at the lines have shown a high level of success. Audi has been one of the few companies that gains praise for a model and enjoys it. The brand that is Audi has proven that they are in the running for designing cars made for quality, not quantity. There are few companies that offer this and the Audi RS model is a perfect example of true quality.

The RS models have also shown that they can achieve both the torque for acceleration and also for maintaining high speeds. This has been a surprise to some that have thought of Audi’s are more economical cars and never see the performance aspect that they offer. The Audi RS is one of the models that have been a cornerstone in showing the real potential that Audi has. With the meshing of a couple past lines and also the B7 framework, Audi has seen that this is one of the few cars that is not just a good showing for Audi, but for cars globally.

The Audi RS model has been a fixture in the market for the past three years, and it is just a question if the Audi RS will continue to stay in the lines that are made. As one of the ideal and most sought after lines in the automotive market, there are many that hope that Audi will continue to enhance the Audi RS model and keep the RennSport in the line up that many have grown to admire. Hopefully, Audi will take heed and give the RennSport more time in the market and continue to build upon the success that they have already had with the Audi RS design.



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Caspper asked:


I was looking at 2003 audi a6’s some have an exhaust on each side while some have two exhausts together like the bmw 3 series.

Jimmy
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Darrell F asked:


 

BMW or Bavarian Motor Works was founded in 1916. It started as an aircraft engine production but shifted to motorcycle production after World War I. The circular blue and white logo of BMW became popular throughout the world because of their excellent car and motorcycle manufacturing. Over the years, this German company became known as the one of the worldwide manufacturer of high performance and luxury automobiles and motorcycles.

Audi, another German automobile manufacturer, is also known for its luxury automobiles. Its four-ring logo is to represent the four original companies which merged eventually: the Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer. Audi is also a manufacturer of both cars and motorcycles and one of its most famous oldest models is the Coupe.

BMW has its SUV range with the BMW X Series. The BMW SUV range includes the BMW X3, X5, and X6. The Audi SUV range has the Q7 and Q5. Both SUV ranges offer vehicles on both petrol and diesel. Audi is proud of their SUV line because it is one of the most compact SUVs in the market yet offers a very spacious interior. Also, Audi Q5 and Q7 are coupe-shaped, has a long wheel base, and can accommodate 5 passengers. BMW, on the other hand, offers xDrive four-wheel-drive system with fully-variable torque split, six-cylinder in-line engine with four-valve technology.

BMW also offers a convertible range with its 1 and 3 convertible and the top-of-the-line BMW M3 Convertible. Audi’s convertible is the sports car Audi TT available in Coupe and Roadster. With its sleek design, the Audi TT is a winner with its 6-speed S tronic gearbox, a Quattro four-wheel drive, and its TDI engines. Comparing BMW’s M3 with Audi TT, the BMW has a more elegant and impressive overall design.

The sedan series of BMW offers the Coupe range. These are the BMW 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7. These sedan ranges are distinct to each other when it comes to interior and exterior design, road compatibility and engines. The Audi sedan range has the A3, A4, A5, A6 and the A8. Practical yet luxurious, safe and demanding on the road, Audi continues its high quality in style and performance.

Choosing from the two companies of BMW and Audi would definitely be depending on the buyer’s preferences and general taste for BMW leasing and possibly Audi leasing. Both car ranges offer different yet powerful specifications ideal for contract hire options.



Lynn
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Guy asked:


I’ve heard civics are very easy stick cars but i dont know why. Ive only tried a civic and a chevy suv. Is there a big difference b/c the audi is a 6 speed?

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LAW above ALL asked:


I have a 1998 Audi A6 Quattro with 16″ 9 spoke wheels, I am looking to replace all four of them, I know they don’t include the lug nut caps or center audi logo which is fine.

I am looking at getting them cheaper than $187 a piece and NOT from ebay, not worth it. Thanks.

Maria

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Amelie Mag asked:


The navigation systems for vehicles are becoming more and more popular every day. These devices have become a mandatory accessory for the travelers by car. If you are one of those who are keen on getting one for their own vehicle, it is preferable to browse the Internet for better deals on the original devices, such as Audi or Volkswagen for example.

What are the advantages of having a navigation system into your car? Well, it has become one universally known fact by now that a navigation device will transform your vehicle into a guide that will accompany you to your desired places. This will surely make your trips more enjoyable. Even more, technology takes these devices even further with the development of multifunctional devices.

Many Audi drivers have tested the new Audi navigation device. It has received favorable appreciation for its user-friendly interface and for the easy update methods. The interface smoothly guides the user to the necessary commands to change the language for example, a very helpful conception as the manufacturer sets the original Audi navigation device to German.

One can easily install updates like new locations, restaurant, and gas station maps on the Audi navigation device off CDs. Other very impressive features are the adjustable color display, automatic modulation of volume based on the speed, and aerial antenna leads radio, options of route, dynamic navigation DX (Teleatlas), receiving TMC and receiving RDS options.

Once you have fitted the original Audi navigation system on your front panel, you will be able to personalize your device and update it with the roadmaps of the region where you wish to travel. In this manner, you will have transformed your luxury vehicle into your guide. What more could you wish for an elegant way to travel through your favorite places than in the comfort of your own car?

Concerning Volkswagen, one can easily state that they are the trendsetters in the car navigation devices domain. Volkswagen researchers together with Google Earth have presented last year a prototype of the revolutionary 3D display laser-satellite navigation system. Everybody is eagerly waiting for this device. Until then, if you wish to purchase a quality navigation device for your Volkswagen vehicle, consider the Volkswagen MFD Color Navigation device.

The VW MFD is one of the original Volkswagen navigation devices that can suit Golf4, GTI (1995 - 2006), Jetta4 (1995 - 2005) and Passat B5, B5.5 (1998 – 2005). One can purchase VW MFD from online providers, along with any necessary accessories for a mere 750 dollars and you can manage to install it in your front panel. Once you will be able to use it you will be convinced of the good investment you have made.

Some of additional features of the VW MFD include Gala function, alternative representation of road map (zoom shot) or directional marker, detail storage of the top 10-aims, computation of pilot evasions, and many more.

Since the Audi and Volkswagen vehicle distributors in many countries, including US, do not offer the possibility to purchase the navigation device along with the car, the recommended place to buy your own Audi navigation device or the VW MFD is the Internet. We, as a reliable online provider, offer the original devices for very low prices so you can easily accessorize your car with the suitable navigation system.



Kathleen
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