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Audi's Entry Level A3 Out Classes The Lexus LS Self Park Feature

Agent009 submitted on 8/25/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:51:22 AM

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A clever new option on the Audi A3 Cabriolet should make parking a breeze.

Not only does the Parallel Parking Assist software inform the driver if a space is suitable, it then manoeuvres the car into it automatically for you.

At speeds of up to 19mph, the A3 can scan a row of parked cars and emit an audible beep when a big enough gap is found. Once one has been selected, the system takes over full steering control of the vehicle, leaving the driver to make any final adjustments after the hands-free manoeuvre has been completed.

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Audi's Entry Level A3 Out Classes The Lexus LS Self Park Feature

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The Lexus LS parking feature is a gimmick. I spoke with other fellow LS owners and they said they didn't bother learning how to use it and they park faster than the system can do it. I myself, a LS owner, have never bothered with it because I trust my own parking better than a system.

I've owned the previous generation S430 so I'm used to the length and my 07 S550 is no exception either. It's also a boat of a car. So the question is do I need a parking system? no. Will this A3 need it? NO.
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 10:12:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

You have to be kidding me Agent63. You claim to have all these cars. You don't have an LS anymore than I drive an GS-F. You look like you're 23 years old in your picture.
— Globebuena (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 10:31:54 AM | | Votes: 0

MT - Globeuena
Stupid and ignorant.
— steve27t (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 10:46:55 AM | | Votes: 2

Agent63, in addition to it being a gimmick it is a safety hazard because cars are not built to aerospace reliability standards. I hate gimicks and that is why I would also never buy a BMW with the dreaded iDrive.
— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 10:51:07 AM | | Votes: 3

MT- The self park feature was release well before the LS.. and yes the Germans had it first.
— Agent009 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 11:10:20 AM | | Votes: 6

the first car who has is was JDM prius ...
— thecar (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 12:48:41 PM | | Votes: 3

Globebuena,

Like I've said countless times before. I don't have to prove to anyone online. It is after all just the internet.

I've also said what my job is. I'm into stocks and investments as well as I do RE. By the way that photo is me two years ago. I'm actually 25. Is there something wrong with me being young and doing well for myself?

At least I'm not like MT who is full of baseless information.
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 7:26:26 PM | | Votes: 1

And by the way, because a friend of mine who owns SR Auto in the Vancouver, BC, Canada area he has taken photos of my S for portfolio purposes. http://www.srautogroup.com/technik.php?cmd=gallery&sub=473a556a2c6c4. Do I need to take a photo of myself and the car together? :D Please. I've been on this site more than you have and who are you?. Welcome to Autospies.com
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 7:31:30 PM | | Votes: -1

Just curious, why would you get an S-class and an LS? Why not an S550 and an IS-F, or LS and an M3, or SL550 and an LS? I mean if its preference its a whole different thing, but I myself would rather have some variety. Or do you have a third car that is different?
— bigTYME (View Profile)

Posted on 8/26/2008 12:14:51 AM | | Votes: 1

Yes I have an 2008 R8 so it is there if I want a quick fix of speed. There aren't a lot of roads where I can enjoy it except on a local track. I've racked up around 7000km's the last time I checked so I have driven it quite often (mainly in the city though).

I have intentions of getting rid of the LS in a year or two and pickup the upcoming Jaguar XF-R but we'll see how that goes. The LS has done the job of a luxury car very well and I am at ease every morning I go to work. However, I have my S because I like to drive at night and there is no luxury car in this particular market that relaxes me this much after a hard days work. I have also thought about sacrificing the LS for a cheaper S5 as well. I test drove one a couple weeks ago and it was lively for sure and the interior bits were put together very well. With that said it doesn't mean I won't pickup another Lexus in the future. But for excitement reasons Lexus just doesn't cut it in that department yet.
— Lexurious (View Profile)

Posted on 8/26/2008 5:36:23 AM | | Votes: 0

is that what ur gonna say Agent63? LOL i compiled all the crap you said in your previous posts and put together this. hahaha
— Lexurious (View Profile)

Posted on 8/26/2008 5:37:52 AM | | Votes: 2

Lexurious, excellent. Made me laugh the way you took the words right out of 63's
mouth.
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/26/2008 10:05:30 AM | | Votes: 1

So stupid. No way you have an LS and an S. Try saving up for retirement or buying your mom something nice instead of trying to show off and make up for your shortcommings.
— Globebuena (View Profile)

Posted on 8/26/2008 11:00:01 AM | | Votes: -1

No way I have an S and LS? I've been making serious cash since I was 22 after I received my realtor license and from there I opened other pathways such as trading stocks. Like I said I don't have to prove to anyone on this site but I contribute my thoughts and comments so we can all enjoy AutoSpies.com.

You've obviously spent your time trying to prove me wrong and for what? stop hating on someone that has nice cars. I feel very lucky to have what I have and don't take it for granted. I'm not arrogant like some out there. So as for shortcomings I'm fortunate I don't have any.

Anyways this is more about my personal life than about cars now so if you want to criticize me about my personal life pay me a visit to either Arizona or Canada where I call home :)
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/26/2008 5:50:44 PM | | Votes: 1

People that spend $73,000 on a car don't need that feature, they can afford to valet.

The feature itself isn't meant to be a selling point, it is more of a conversation features... "look what my car can do and yours can't". It really don't have much of a real-world purpose.

With the exception of the "Hold" button, most of the LS' high end features you will probably never use.
— adamsaf723 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 10:21:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7

I think it says "look what a financially irresponsible idiot I am wasting my money on something that silly".
— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 10:52:45 AM | | Votes: 0

Considering the size of the Audi A3, I dont think it even needs it, but about informing the driver about a parking space, well done Audi. It is afterall a nice gimmick.
— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 10:22:30 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

If the person cannot physically park a car. For Crying out loud, its time to take their license away.
— michal1980 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 11:12:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

very nice feature i seen and heard the lexus self park feature needs some work ,aybe they can learn from AUDI with that.....but on the flip side if you know you cant park a car by backing up into a space why bother having a computer do it for you...just pull in normally just another costly unecessary otpion if you ask me.
— B7FAN (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 11:05:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

yup, useless option.
— 1dott8 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 1:46:31 PM | | Votes: 1

Stanley the Touareg was the first to have this option.

http://www.siliconvalleywatcher.com/mt/archives/stanley%20vw.jpg
— TurboSpyder (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 11:20:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

2008 Mercedes Benz CL has this feature.
— charlik05 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 11:23:03 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

you get real. i bet you can't even drive.
— 1dott8 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 1:48:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Buy a BMW today and have the whole world think you are just like amazinBimmer...
— MadibaP (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 5:27:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

The crazy part is that from what I read of this (similar to VW's system), the driver does not need to be in the car. The car can be controlled via the key. It can even pull out of a parking space by itself and the driver can then get in the car.
— bintintin (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 12:28:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

All Audi's self parking feature has to do to be better than Lexus is work more than 30% of the time. The option that Lexus salespeople hate most.
— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 1:33:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

ATTENTION:

HONDAJAPAN is STAAR using a new profile name ...

Let's all deboost the hell out of him to make his stupid, illiterate comments disappear...
— FactsRule (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 2:23:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 10

Here we go again more inane and racist speech form Staar er, Hondajapan or who ever you are this week.
— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 2:36:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

hypocrisy is you justify your hate by as excuse for other racism.

None of it is tolerable.
— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 11:36:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Audi>Lexus clearly.
— AudiNewEngland (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 6:04:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

lol whats hilarious is that Audi made a commercial picking at Lexus for this self parking feature....just to turn around and be hypocritical and get their own LMAO!!!, I guess the Lexus commercial that was response was right after all...lol...im surprised no one else pointed that out
— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 7:20:27 PM | | Votes: 2

thats how it's done lex.
— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 10:35:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Ummm, the A3 is also about 1/2 the size of an LS. Give me a SMART and 17ft of space and I'll park it using just my feet (I know you'll ask, you don't need the shifter button to switch from D to N to R and back).

Would've been more impressive if VW came out with this before Lexus.
— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 11:23:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

hypocrisy is you justify your hate by as excuse for other racism.

None of it is tolerable.
— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 11:32:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Damn, sorry about the repost.
— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2008 11:37:47 PM | | Votes: 1

So let’s get this clear, Audi steels Lexus's idea and adds the space calculation feature to it, and we call this "out class"?

Even though the LS460 is not hard to park and the feature is just a step into introducing future technology of self drive, yet it makes sense to have it installed in a big sedan; but what idiot would not be able to part an A3?
— Designer1 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/26/2008 8:00:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

an Audi owner.
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/26/2008 10:07:44 AM | | Votes: 1

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