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Audi A3 Sportback e-tron Packages and Options in the US

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 8V 2016 17″ Wheel Package $800 Removal of the Audi ultra badge on the trunk lid, 7.5″ x 17″ 15-spoke turbine-design wheels, tires: P225/45R17 all-season. Sport Package $1,150 Sport front seats with extendable thigh support, tires: P225/40R18 all-season, 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel with leather trim and shift paddles, wheels: 7.5″ x…

Buying an Audi A3 e-tron in the US

After selling my previous gasoline Audi A3, I decided almost immediately that I wanted my next car to be a facelifted Audi A3 Sportback e-tron. The size, compactness, tech and design of my previous Audi A3 suited me perfectly, but I wanted something a bit more advanced and fresher. I also really wanted to try…

Audi A3 Packages and Options in the US

Audi A3 8V 2014-2016 Audi Guard Protection Kit $295 Heavy-duty trunk mat with an A3 logo, black all-season cabin mats (set of 4) with a silver A3 logo. Audi Quattro Guard Protection Kit $295 Heavy-duty trunk mat with an A3 quattro logo, black all-season cabin mats (set of 4) with a silver A3 logo. Aluminum…

Replacing MIB STD with MIB High 1

From the very start of owning the car, I was really bothered by having the crippled infotainment unit – MIB Std. This system has a ton of shortcomings – all the functionality is stripped down, English only, no navigation, impossible to reflash or activate anything, a SiriusXM radio that leaves a persistent fault code because…

Service, Replacing Engine Mounts and Bushings

It’s been about 6000km since the last service, so it’s time for a new one, plus replacing the engine mounts and control arm bushings while I’m at it. Symptoms of worn mounts and bushings vibration through the body uneven engine sound jerking/shuddering creaking when going over bumps During this service at 134,000km mileage, the following…

Retrofitting a Rear-View Camera

My Premium trim didn’t come with a rear-view camera, but it did have front and rear(!) parking sensors. I decided to install a rear-view camera. I didn’t bother doing the install myself and found someone to do it. The hardest part of the install is taking apart half the cabin and running the wiring. Since…