Audi A1 Sport

**way** · 05-06-2011, 11:32 AM

Is keyless entry/start an option? That is almost enough to get me to switch!

**Corey_R** · 05-06-2011, 11:51 AM

It's already an option on the lower model A1's. Whilst Audi haven't published a specs document on their site for the A1 Sport yet (that I can find), I'd guess it'd at least be an option too. As would be things like 14 speaker Bose stereos, a host of leather colours and styles, and all the other luxuries that you'd expect from Audi...

**way** · 05-06-2011, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by Corey_R

It's already an option on the lower model A1's. Whilst Audi haven't published a specs document on their site for the A1 Sport yet (that I can find), I'd guess it'd at least be an option too. As would be things like 14 speaker Bose stereos, a host of leather colours and styles, and all the other luxuries that you'd expect from Audi...

Problem for me is that our Polo is the missus' city car, and her long overdue replacement for her Mk5 Golf GTI. She loves her GTI and the tartan and the GTI grilles, and doesn't care for all the luxuries. Besides, she has the luxuries in her other car anyway. Also, with a S1 releasing in the next year or so (I am assuming here), I rather save up the credit and talk her into that instead lol.

**pologti18t** · 05-06-2011, 04:51 PM

Since this thread is about Polo GTI alternatives... I test drove a Clio RS 200 today.

Dealer (sydney) gave me the keys to the car, set me out alone and said take it as long as you like.

I was back in the dealers within 10 mins handing the keys back. Why? The ride of the thing is absolutely appalling. I dont care how well the thing handles it just doesn't cut it on sydney roads. The constant fidgeting and pounding, not to mention head shake, made me feel a tad car sick. No wonder the dealership had 6 of these things hanging around.
The power delivery as well is rather pointless. Like a civic type R you have to rev it to move. Not even in the same league as my APR'd Polo which I found surprising.

**way** · 05-06-2011, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by pologti18t

Since this thread is about Polo GTI alternatives... I test drove a Clio RS 200 today.

Dealer (sydney) gave me the keys to the car, set me out alone and said take it as long as you like.

I was back in the dealers within 10 mins handing the keys back. Why? The ride of the thing is absolutely appalling. I dont care how well the thing handles it just doesn't cut it on sydney roads. The constant fidgeting and pounding, not to mention head shake, made me feel a tad car sick. No wonder the dealership had 6 of these things hanging around.
The power delivery as well is rather pointless. Like a civic type R you have to rev it to move. Not even in the same league as my APR'd Polo which I found surprising.

Oh no, the Renault Clio RS isn't really a car for the city if speed is what you are after. On mountain roads though, I just love it. The lack of torque makes it a frustrating car to drive if you are used to turbo or fast cars.

**gavs** · 05-06-2011, 07:48 PM

I for one fail to see the point in keyless start, aka start buttons. There is only one decent one in the market and that is Aston Martin's offerring which requires the key to be inserted into the beautiful crystal button to start the car as you depress it. How is a start button any better than a key? I just find it a tacky add-on that belongs in rice rockets, bogan chariots (Aka FPV) and I think that scourge of a motorsport that is like watching food in a microwave has a lot to answer for because of it. "Oh no, my fat, fried-chicken coated fingers can't grip the key to my f150 to turn it on so I can go enjoy the lie of my cousins...."

**pologti18t** · 05-06-2011, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by gavs

I for one fail to see the point in keyless start, aka start buttons. There is only one decent one in the market and that is Aston Martin's offerring which requires the key to be inserted into the beautiful crystal button to start the car as you depress it. How is a start button any better than a key? I just find it a tacky add-on that belongs in rice rockets, bogan chariots (Aka FPV) and I think that scourge of a motorsport that is like watching food in a microwave has a lot to answer for because of it. "Oh no, my fat, fried-chicken coated fingers can't grip the key to my f150 to turn it on so I can go enjoy the lie of my cousins...."

How is it better?? because.... there is no logic at all with it. Except it's something most people dont have therefore it makes it desireable

If all cars had keyless start and someone came along with the new idea of "the key" then that would be fashionable - lol

**pologti18t** · 05-06-2011, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by way

Oh no, the Renault Clio RS isn't really a car for the city if speed is what you are after. On mountain roads though, I just love it. The lack of torque makes it a frustrating car to drive if you are used to turbo or fast cars.

True

But the trouble with that logic is that the old Clio RS (2001-2007-ish) had a plush ride for a small hot hatch. As did the Peugeot 306GTI6 (which i owned) /S16 or the Renault CLio Williams.

For some bizzaar reason all CLio RS200 for Australia are specced the even stiffer Cup Suspension. Makes the car totally unliveable.

**Frostee** · 05-06-2011, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by Corey_R

It's already an option on the lower model A1's. Whilst Audi haven't published a specs document on their site for the A1 Sport yet (that I can find), I'd guess it'd at least be an option too. As would be things like 14 speaker Bose stereos, a host of leather colours and styles, and all the other luxuries that you'd expect from Audi...

Including depreciation! Stand up and be counted any Audi owners who have been happy with what they got when trying to sell. A1's will be a bargain a year or so from now