Audi A3?

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Heyguys,

Im looking at buying myself an audi, an A3 2.0T or 2.0 to be exact, what is the cost of ownership(Maintenance, services etc) like? is it reasonable?

I just really don't wanna break to bank getting the car i love, and then have to sit with sky high costs....

thanks in advance...
 
my vote is for a A3 2.0T low mileage with motor plan... don't know how expensive they are though, but they have to be. it's an Audi...
 
koeks said:
my vote is for a A3 2.0T low mileage with motor plan... don't know how expensive they are though, but they have to be. it's an Audi...
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Thanks for the advise.... I have my heart set on the 2.0T... but like you say, prices are a bit insane, and when you find a cheaper one, the milage is just a little insane...
 
With maintenance plan, u only have to pay for tyres.
For a turbo outside the plan, can cost from 20k-40k (depends on who u take it to - a friend of mine said his cost 23k from Audi but within service plan).
I would suggest 2.0 outside Plan, 2.0T within plan - can extend plan 2.

On another note - had a 2.0T - best car ever :love: - still miss it so much:cry:
 
Audi's second hand value is not much. So don't buy new. Rather buy a 2/3 year old one for 1/2 the price.
 
I got me a second hand A3 Sportback 2.0 beginning of last year... had 75k on the clock, and 2006 model so was still under motorplan. I'll do the buy again and again :) very happy with it! The 2.0T is nice, but its a lot more expensive and you only really miss the difference when trying to dice someone or going on a long trip with the car loaded... Also that turbo is expensive to replace outisde of a plan. The normal 2.0 is no slouch... cruises very nicely at 160 :)
 
Anyone know what the value on a Audi A3 2007/2008 models are??
 
Just got myself one of these :D 2nd hand 2.0 FSI :)
 
koeks said:
congrats... pics?
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Thanks, will take some today or tomorrow and try upload them. Very nice car, hopefully i can start using it tomorrow. :) I was quite surpised at how nice the drive was when i test drove the car, had expectations, but this exceeded mine.
 
Such an awesome car to drive. Should have bought one sooner :D:D:D:D:D:D:D
 
superskully said:
With maintenance plan, u only have to pay for tyres.
For a turbo outside the plan, can cost from 20k-40k (depends on who u take it to - a friend of mine said his cost 23k from Audi but within service plan).
I would suggest 2.0 outside Plan, 2.0T within plan - can extend plan 2.

On another note - had a 2.0T - best car ever :love: - still miss it so much:cry:
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+1

I luuuurve my car - it's like driving my couch!
 
spiderz said:
Audi's second hand value is not much. So don't buy new. Rather buy a 2/3 year old one for 1/2 the price.
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With the exception of the 2.0T, which is what Sparkz is looking. Low mileage (60 000 - 80 000km) 2006 A3 2.0T are selling for about R180 000 - R190 000.
 
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timgaul, u have the 2.0T? I got the 2.0 FSI last week, its pretty quick. Very comfy as well. Audi Symphony sound is fantastic as well :D
 
phiber said:
timgaul, u have the 2.0T? I got the 2.0 FSI last week, its pretty quick. Very comfy as well. Audi Symphony sound is fantastic as well :D
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Congratulations! You've made the right choice :) Ja, as I said driving your couch. An Audi feels classy and luxurious, and it is!

Got myself the Bose sound system ;)

But yes, I have a 2.0T - but next time round I may just get the S3 :D
 
timgaul said:
Congratulations! You've made the right choice :) Ja, as I said driving your couch. An Audi feels classy and luxurious, and it is!

Got myself the Bose sound system ;)

But yes, I have a 2.0T - but next time round I may just get the S3 :D
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Driven quite a few BMW's.... find the steering on the Audi a little too bland... too merc like. Other than that its a fantastic car. Couldn't really choose what sound i wanted, bought 2nd hand, glad the previous owner went for Symphony + MF steering.
 
phiber said:
Driven quite a few BMW's.... find the steering on the Audi a little too bland... too merc like. Other than that its a fantastic car. Couldn't really choose what sound i wanted, bought 2nd hand, glad the previous owner went for Symphony + MF steering.
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phiber, I have no idea what that means? :/

Mind you I've never really driven Beemers. :confused:
 
timgaul said:
phiber, I have no idea what that means? :/

Mind you I've never really driven Beemers. :confused:
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Maybe i should have said the steering is tooo light, can't get a proper feel of the road through the steering. Probably get used to it.

koeks said:
pics guys... and congrats
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sorry, forgot to take some, been tooo busy driving the thing :P Will try take some today, or tomorrow morning.
 
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