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kslevi
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Well, I've had my A2 for 24 days now, and still like looking out the window to see it on the drive (and to check its still there!) and I really enjoy driving it.
I have been to the dealer once for them to fix the service module because it wasn't opening. When I got there I was told that they couldn't look at it because I was late, but they had the wrong time down, and so took the car round the back to check it. A few minutes later the lady came back and said there was nothing wrong with it, and that I have to pull it quite firmly! This started to wind me up a bit more and so I asked her to show me, and to make me look stupid the thing opened first time, and I had ago and it worked then too!
Then the lady proceeded to tell me that the boot was open when she got in the car (she said the door open warning light came on) so she shut it for me, but told me to look after my car!
Well, the boot was definately not open cos I had benn driving for 20 mins to get there with my mum in the car, showing her the display etc, anf the lights flashed when I locked the car!
I'm not sure if it is because I am young (21) that she felt that I wouldn't look after the car, and don't know how it works? but I was a bit anoyed.
So left the dealer (St. Albans) got home, and tried to open the service mod, and guess what? It didn't work!!!
What I then worked out was, to leave the car for 10 mins or so, come back to it and try again, and then it did open. So I tought it must be something to do with heat, and expansion? Give it time to cool down, and then it opens.
But yestaerday I tried (and its a lot colder now) and it wouldn't budge.
Also, having done around 800 miles, I think I can hear a few rattles squeaks?
There is something in boot/back area of car that bumps on bad roads, and a small noise somewhere on drivers door/window area. And something makes a noise when I bring clutch pedal back, either pedal itself of drivers seat.
The rear drivers side door squeks when you open it as well!
Apart from these things, I am very happy with the car. The fuel economy seems good already, I put £27 of premium last weekend, and zeroed the trip recorder (I havent got DIS) and i got about 280 miles before the beep and petrol sign! (I make this about 39mpg)
I really enjoy the driving position, being up high and it feels like a much bigger car but is still very easy to nip around in. The stereo is very good, and all the gadgets (Climate Control, remote key, cup holders, lights etc) are all very cool.
The black interior does seem to mark easily, but a damp cloth soon sorts that out! and the wiper blade doesn't seem very good at the moment (finally got to use it in the rain today) but tends to start off very blurry and then clears up.
I think I'm gonna phone my dealer and book the car in to check over the list above.
Just wanted to let you know how I was getting on, and also to see how others are finding their new cars.
2003 A2 1.4 SE in Cobalt blue, black interior, Climate Control, Winter Pack
I have been to the dealer once for them to fix the service module because it wasn't opening. When I got there I was told that they couldn't look at it because I was late, but they had the wrong time down, and so took the car round the back to check it. A few minutes later the lady came back and said there was nothing wrong with it, and that I have to pull it quite firmly! This started to wind me up a bit more and so I asked her to show me, and to make me look stupid the thing opened first time, and I had ago and it worked then too!
Then the lady proceeded to tell me that the boot was open when she got in the car (she said the door open warning light came on) so she shut it for me, but told me to look after my car!
Well, the boot was definately not open cos I had benn driving for 20 mins to get there with my mum in the car, showing her the display etc, anf the lights flashed when I locked the car!
I'm not sure if it is because I am young (21) that she felt that I wouldn't look after the car, and don't know how it works? but I was a bit anoyed.
So left the dealer (St. Albans) got home, and tried to open the service mod, and guess what? It didn't work!!!
What I then worked out was, to leave the car for 10 mins or so, come back to it and try again, and then it did open. So I tought it must be something to do with heat, and expansion? Give it time to cool down, and then it opens.
But yestaerday I tried (and its a lot colder now) and it wouldn't budge.
Also, having done around 800 miles, I think I can hear a few rattles squeaks?
There is something in boot/back area of car that bumps on bad roads, and a small noise somewhere on drivers door/window area. And something makes a noise when I bring clutch pedal back, either pedal itself of drivers seat.
The rear drivers side door squeks when you open it as well!
Apart from these things, I am very happy with the car. The fuel economy seems good already, I put £27 of premium last weekend, and zeroed the trip recorder (I havent got DIS) and i got about 280 miles before the beep and petrol sign! (I make this about 39mpg)
I really enjoy the driving position, being up high and it feels like a much bigger car but is still very easy to nip around in. The stereo is very good, and all the gadgets (Climate Control, remote key, cup holders, lights etc) are all very cool.
The black interior does seem to mark easily, but a damp cloth soon sorts that out! and the wiper blade doesn't seem very good at the moment (finally got to use it in the rain today) but tends to start off very blurry and then clears up.
I think I'm gonna phone my dealer and book the car in to check over the list above.
Just wanted to let you know how I was getting on, and also to see how others are finding their new cars.
2003 A2 1.4 SE in Cobalt blue, black interior, Climate Control, Winter Pack