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16th August 2015, 06:53 PM
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16th August 2015, 06:56 PM
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16th August 2015, 08:11 PM
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17th August 2015, 09:18 AM
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So I recently went from a D3 4.2 TDI to a D4 with the same engine, my reasons for changing were mileage and age as opposed to toys but I think it is fair to say that the new car has a lot more toys and feels like a much more modern car. Navigation on the D3 always seemed "old hat", even when it was new, the D4 version works so much better and google maps is a novelty. Adaptive cruise on the D4 works really well in stop start traffic, the new gear box is just as good as the old one but with the added bonus of a improved MPG. the car is quieter than the D3 and feels a nicer place to be. The downsides are few, smaller boot being the main one.
I have been driving round in a 1 month old 3.0 TDI for a week ago while my car is having a few issues attended to by the supplying dealer, this facelift car actually has a smaller boot as it is fitted with an EU5 engine and so I suspect the AdBlue tank is in the right hand side rear wing further eating into boot space.  Also it isn't as quiet as mine, don't get me wrong still not exactly loud inside but I'm not sure if that is the glass sunroof, lack of alcantara headlining, smaller engine or I suspect a combination of them all.Personally I like the "looks" of the D4, I'd much rather be anonymous than flashy so looking like a "big A4" is perfect to me  If you can afford it then I'd say go for it, be aware they seem to be very spec dependent, lower spec cars seem to hand around for a long time where a high spec will sell for the same money in hours, I picked mine up from a main dealer before it was advertised (they get listed on audi.co.uk before prep). Good luck with whatever you decide.
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17th August 2015, 05:42 PM
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If noise in an issue, try and find one with the noise cancelling system in the roof. I was blown away by how quiet the D4 S8 is (standard kit) compared to a D4 A8.
It was the step up in refinement from a D2 to a D3 again, easily. The D4 tech is very much modern compared to D3 which is starting to show its age now. Even the 3G system is essentially a prettier sat nav with not a great deal more functionality. The A7 I had (same tech platform) was simply amazing. My phone ran a wifi hotspot in the car for multiple devices, and done over rSAP with the roof antenna I got data signal places not previously possible. Never mind postcode lookup, you also get google POI etc which is a dream. The advancements in engines are bigger than you may first think. The D4 engines will be quicker, and more economical with lower tax disc. Like others, the D4 looks are a long way off growing on me, but I think the rest of the good stuff would make up for it. (don't quote me lol) but I'd be surprised if I had another D3. I'd rather find a high spec, higher mileage D4 any day.
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