New R32 vs. A3 S-line

[climber168 at gmail.com (Jesse)]

Ok even though i am only 17, i have a very strong poinion on this. i hate
automatics.  i know dsg is supposed to be fun but something about having the
clutch pedal there just makes it fun.  i love to drive and when i do have to
drive our van (an automatic) i hate driving anywhere. of course part of the
reason there is that it is purple and it squeaks... but anyways... i have to
admit, i would like to try the paddle shifting but i would never want to
have it on my daily driver.  i'm gunna stick to the traditional manual. its
the greatest
 - Jesse


On 2/27/07, Adam Carroll <vr612valve@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>   Well I guess, for me, it all boils down to personal preference. I have
> heard nothing but excellent things about the DSG that is equipped on the
> 3.2's and 2.0t's. It even has a launch control setting. wow. I must be old
> fashioned. I'm just not always looking for that perfect 0-60, or quarter
> mile, or even an aggressive apex exit whilst sipping my starbucks and
> texting my girlfriend at the same time. I love using my left foot during
> driving, and not just for both-feet braking. The clutch pedal is just too
> much fun, and yes I'm sure the paddle shifting on the DSG is incredible
> fun...but I just don't think it would have the lasting funfactor replay
> value that the traditional manual has always delivered. IMO of course. I
> guess I'm a creature of habit in this area.
>
> -aDam
>
> Dan Bubb <jdbubb@verizon.net> wrote:
> Why would anybody want a conventional manual as opposed to the DSG?
> It'll shift automatically if you want to ignore it, shift manually if you
> want to do that and although the twin clutches are wet and hydraulically
> actuated, other than that it doesn't have the power losses of a traditional
> automatic since it has no torque converter nor the typical planetary gear
> set with their associated bands or clutches.
> It shifts gears in 8ms vs. the 500ms that a typical human can manage.
> What's wrong with that?
> Dan
>
> From: "Adam Carroll"
> To:
> Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:33 AM
> Subject: Re: New R32 vs. A3 S-line
>
>
> > The Audi is nearly a half a second faster than the R32, so they say, and
> it is a mere grand more expensive (based) so these guys say. There is also
> rumor that the DSG is the only available transmission for the R32. WEAK! No
> manual in a $33k Golf?!?!?!? Even though the MkV (2.0T) is the best GTI
> since the MkII, (Automobile Mag: Car of the Year) they had better release
> the manual to make the volks happy. Here are some stats:
> >
> > -Audi-
> >
> > The highly acclaimed 2006 Audi A3 line-up will receive a formidable
> addition in mid-November: the A3 3.2 quattro? S-line. Audi's premium
> compact will now have even more sporting pretensions with a high-power V6
> engine, quattro all-wheel drive, and aggressive exterior styling. The 2006
> A3 3.2 quattro S-line will be available at a base price of $33,980
> ($44,990 in Canada). A destination charge of $720 is not included in the
> base price.
> >
> >
> > The heart of the new A3 3.2 quattro S-line is the narrow-angle 3.2L V6
> engine producing 250 hp at 6300 rpm and 236 ft.-lbs. of torque from
> 2800-3200 rpm. A 6-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox transmission is standard, as
> is Audi's legendary quattro all-wheel drive. This drivetrain propels the A3
> 3.2 quattro S-line from 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds, and through the
> quarter-mile in 14.4 seconds.
> >
> > -VW R-
> >
> >
> > Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the return of its
> motorsports-inspired R32 at the Chicago Auto Show. First introduced in 2004
> to an enthusiastic reception, the R32 delivers the ultimate in Volkswagen
> sports performance with dynamic handling and refined road manners.
> >
> >
> >
> > The R32's power comes from a 3.2 L naturally aspirated 15-degree narrow
> angle V6 engine. With 250 horsepower and 236 ft. lbs. of torque, the R32 is
> all muscle. The standard 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system transfers at least
> 75 percent of available torque to the rear wheels. Volkswagen's acclaimed
> DSG(r) transmission allows for seamless gear changes and accelerates from 0-60
> in approximately 6.4 seconds.
> >
> > The quote about the 75% of the torque to the rear wheels is not accurate
> at all...
> >
> > Nate Mellom wrote:
> > It was unveiled in the US for the first time at the Chicago Auto Show.
> > Of course, I was a week off, and missed it.
> > But it was there.
> >
> >
> > Chris Bennett wrote:
> >> http://www.5000r32.com/?ic_id=promo_5000r32
> >>
> >>
> >> How did the faithful miss this? Or did we? Was I sleeping?
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> > Nate Mellom wrote: It was unveiled in the US for the first time at the
> Chicago Auto Show.
> > Of course, I was a week off, and missed it.
> > But it was there.
> >
> >
> > Chris Bennett wrote:
> >> http://www.5000r32.com/?ic_id=promo_5000r32
> >>
> >>
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