I will have a 2011 A3 TDI, ibis white / luxor, base (without panoramic roof) w/ cold weather package arriving in December 2010. Last diesel I had was a 1987 300D turbo Mercedes, family also has multiple 300SD turbodiesel Mercedes. I decided to go new because I didn't like working on the old Mercedes during the holidays, and for more efficiency. I chose Audi over VW for the thrills and because it is built in Germany.