Audi A3

[Smooth Criminal]

You see, thats the thing, Im a bit worried about the price, it did seem a low....

But I'll definately just check it out.... I just really love the look of the audi, its really appealing...

I don't think the services will be to bad will they? it doesn't have the turbo etc, so not to much engine problems....

Is there still alot of pull from the standard 2.0 litre? thats the thing im also worried about, as i do like my speed.... sorta....

It's the same engine as the Golf V 2.0 FSI, so there's more than enough grunt

 

[JK8]

what's a decent price for a 3.2?

180k for a 05 model...
Not my cup of tea, but I respect it... not on the road though

 

[Dolby]

180k for a 05 model...
Not my cup of tea, but I respect it... not on the road though

Why is that, exactly? :/

 

[Beetman]

With an Audi the mechanics won't fail you...

I drive a 11 year old A6 2.4 Tiptronic (228000 on the clock). Really lovely car, biggest failure i've had was when i had to replace the Fuel Valve (electronics on the valve unit failed) for R6500 a year and a half ago. Otherwise no major problems and best thing is don't owe the bank a cent on it!!!

PS. watch out for the 120000k service, its a cambelt service and is an expensive one due to the major label needed to get to the cambelt (mechanic needs to take most of the nose and radiator apart to reach it)

 

[Dolby]

but is a A3 3.2 quattro and an S3 sort of the same thing?

The S3 is a 2.0 turbo (188KW though)

 

[koeks]

i know Dolby. but i meant they both are 2 doors, both produce around 180 odd KWs, so now there is no need for a 3.2 V6 when 2.0T that produces the same or even more power... so i guess what i was trying to say is that the A3 3.2 was not produced with the new product line because of the S3

 

[bwana]

I've got a slightly older 1.8T A3 and love it. Too bad it's been sitting with a lethargic mechanic for the last few months having the clutch replaced and the engine rebuilt.

 

[ALFAHOLIC]

clutch replaced and engine rebuilt....they TOLD me about Audi and its misinterpreted reliable status...

 

[bwana]

clutch replaced and engine rebuilt....they TOLD me about Audi and its misinterpreted reliable status...

Nice try but I figure after eight years, 200000km, and a considerable amount of negligence on my side it's a fair price to pay.

 

[SlinkyMike]

+1 for Audi being a great choice, +1 for be certain you can afford to run this car out of motorplan it can be costly.

 

[Dolby]

i know Dolby. but i meant they both are 2 doors, both produce around 180 odd KWs, so now there is no need for a 3.2 V6 when 2.0T that produces the same or even more power... so i guess what i was trying to say is that the A3 3.2 was not produced with the new product line because of the S3

Ah. Apologies.