Time for a slow 981 search

[dan]

weird to spend that much money on a car and choose that color

[Jeff_DML]

Originally Posted by dan

weird to spend that much money on a car and choose that color

also not sure about those Porsche graphics

[JST]

Drove the white one at CarMax. Extra power and torque is noticeable, though not earth shaking.

Sport seats are incredible, I love them so much. So annoyed more people didn’t order these.

Clutch seemed heavier for whatever reason.

19” wheels are just not as good as 18s on this car.

The car had a few flaws despite the low mileage. Only one key, the interior mirror is going black and will need to be replaced, and there was some sort of “dynamic cornering lamp” fault showing on the service indicator.

Plastic stone guards in front of the rear wheels is yellowed and v obvious on a white car.

Tires are date coded 2015, so those will need to be replaced before too long.

Top was in nice shape. Some minor bubbling in the instrument binnacle, I assume from the sun.

It’s a nice car with some minor needs, and the 9A1 engine is nice. But it’s hard not to come away thinking my car is nicer overall, even with double the miles.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by JST

Drove the white one at CarMax. Extra power and torque is noticeable, though not earth shaking.

Sport seats are incredible, I love them so much. So annoyed more people didn’t order these.

Clutch seemed heavier for whatever reason.

19” wheels are just not as good as 18s on this car.

The car had a few flaws despite the low mileage. Only one key, the interior mirror is going black and will need to be replaced, and there was some sort of “dynamic cornering lamp” fault showing on the service indicator.

Plastic stone guards in front of the rear wheels is yellowed and v obvious on a white car.

Tires are date coded 2015, so those will need to be replaced before too long.

Top was in nice shape. Some minor bubbling in the instrument binnacle, I assume from the sun.

It’s a nice car with some minor needs, and the 9A1 engine is nice. But it’s hard not to come away thinking my car is nicer overall, even with double the miles.

Sounds like your $100 was well spent if it saved you $$$$.

[Josh (PA)]

Originally Posted by JST

Drove the white one at CarMax. Extra power and torque is noticeable, though not earth shaking.

Sport seats are incredible, I love them so much. So annoyed more people didn’t order these.


It’s a nice car with some minor needs, and the 9A1 engine is nice. But it’s hard not to come away thinking my car is nicer overall, even with double the miles.

Are sport seats considered 4 ways or are they something completely different than the 4 way / 14 way / 18 way designators?

In any case, *assuming* you didn't buy it.... congrats on being able to enjoy your car for a few more days/months/years until you find something that lights the replacement fire.

[JST]

Not sure how many ways these adjust but the key difference is in the bolstering; they have deeper thigh bolsters and much more up around the shoulders.

[FC]

I liked the bolstering of the adaptive seats a lot more as well.

[lemming]

Originally Posted by JST

Drove the white one at CarMax. Extra power and torque is noticeable, though not earth shaking.

Sport seats are incredible, I love them so much. So annoyed more people didn’t order these.

Clutch seemed heavier for whatever reason.

19” wheels are just not as good as 18s on this car.

The car had a few flaws despite the low mileage. Only one key, the interior mirror is going black and will need to be replaced, and there was some sort of “dynamic cornering lamp” fault showing on the service indicator.

Plastic stone guards in front of the rear wheels is yellowed and v obvious on a white car.

Tires are date coded 2015, so those will need to be replaced before too long.

Top was in nice shape. Some minor bubbling in the instrument binnacle, I assume from the sun.

It’s a nice car with some minor needs, and the 9A1 engine is nice. But it’s hard not to come away thinking my car is nicer overall, even with double the miles.

I love the 9A1 engine.

[Josh (PA)]

Originally Posted by lemming

I love the 9A1 engine.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-v...-idUSKBN25I0SQ

I wonder if this is why it runs so 'well'

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-v...-idUSKBN25I0SQ

I wonder if this is why it runs so 'well'

Wow. VAG just keeps on double dealing...