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Jodie
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Hello and hapy new year to all A2OC members.
This is my first posting as a new and nervous member of the A2OC forum. I've never owned a car which has compelled me to seek out a member's club let alone contribute to discussions...it feels kinda strange. Anyway its done now so let me introduce myself.
I was the owner of a hardworking but tried and bruised volvo 440... do not judge me for this, it was an out of character purchase but I defend it to the hilt, it has served well.
Mid 2003 I decided it was time to leave the ridcule of volvo jokes behind and make a new purchase. I was looking for something different in its concept from other cars on the road. Predictably, I started at the A-class which I found ok but didn't really get me excited. With not many other choices in between I eventually made my way to the A2. I fell in love immediately. With its interesting styling, mpg, safety features, audi badge and the to die for sky roof it just seemed to be what I was looking for.
It checked all the right boxes and 3 weeks ago I bought my A2, 2002, 1.4 SE, azure blue, opensky, rearbench.
After 3 weeks of driving I know I've made the right choice but much as I applaud my A2 I feel it necessary to share a few of my disappointments.
Would like to hear from anyone sharing similar experiences.
- at start up the petrol engine sounds like a tractor, so much so that everyone
thinks its a diesel
- the car rides as if suspension and shock absorbers were never invented
in all the reviews there was mention of the firm ride but this car could do
someone an injury
- the cabin is seriously noisssy, the roar of the engine and tyres on tarmac
permeates the cabin, even haven't the stereo on doesn't help, it just
seems to add to the noise level - if it were a house double glazing would
have to be fitted
The thing that bugs me the most is the noisy cabin. Is it just my car/is there anything that can be done to reduce the incoming noise level.
Signing off for now, thanks for listening.
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This is my first posting as a new and nervous member of the A2OC forum. I've never owned a car which has compelled me to seek out a member's club let alone contribute to discussions...it feels kinda strange. Anyway its done now so let me introduce myself.
I was the owner of a hardworking but tried and bruised volvo 440... do not judge me for this, it was an out of character purchase but I defend it to the hilt, it has served well.
Mid 2003 I decided it was time to leave the ridcule of volvo jokes behind and make a new purchase. I was looking for something different in its concept from other cars on the road. Predictably, I started at the A-class which I found ok but didn't really get me excited. With not many other choices in between I eventually made my way to the A2. I fell in love immediately. With its interesting styling, mpg, safety features, audi badge and the to die for sky roof it just seemed to be what I was looking for.
It checked all the right boxes and 3 weeks ago I bought my A2, 2002, 1.4 SE, azure blue, opensky, rearbench.
After 3 weeks of driving I know I've made the right choice but much as I applaud my A2 I feel it necessary to share a few of my disappointments.
Would like to hear from anyone sharing similar experiences.
- at start up the petrol engine sounds like a tractor, so much so that everyone
thinks its a diesel
- the car rides as if suspension and shock absorbers were never invented
in all the reviews there was mention of the firm ride but this car could do
someone an injury
- the cabin is seriously noisssy, the roar of the engine and tyres on tarmac
permeates the cabin, even haven't the stereo on doesn't help, it just
seems to add to the noise level - if it were a house double glazing would
have to be fitted
The thing that bugs me the most is the noisy cabin. Is it just my car/is there anything that can be done to reduce the incoming noise level.
Signing off for now, thanks for listening.
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