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Merc A-Class VS Audi A3 Sportback
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Quantum Theory
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The A180CDI vs 1.6TDI is a fair comparison however. Pity, as you said, that there is no 2.0 TDI.
Naks
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Yep, but buyers have to be careful: the 180CDi manual has a Renault 1.5 engine while the 180CDi auto has a Mercedes 1.8 engine.
Colleague in the market pointed that out to the Merc salesman, who was shocked that someone had actually done his research before handing over money!
Quantum Theory
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Yes. I would not buy the manual.
roadcat
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Why? This is almost the primary reason why I have stuck to Audi! Nothing but awesome service, including coming to my house to help my wife when I was overseas. Came back with a new battery - no charge.
Services are a pleasure - got a loan A3 S/B last service.
Maybe you had a bad experience with a particular dealer... I see now N1 City. Tavcor in PE has been topnotch for me.
RASIMIONE
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Merc any given day......but the alfa should never be discounted in such discussions. just saying
Mystic Twilight
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Are Renault engines that bad?
Quantum Theory
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I would not want a Mercedes with a Renault engine. Would you? Not saying it is bad, but a Merc engine is obviously better.
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Don't forget the Volvo V40. For around R340K you can get the D3 6-sp geartronic which pushes out 110kw/350Nm.
Quantum Theory
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Beautiful car... Would be my pick of the bunch. Really like that minimalist interior.
Jase
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R300k+ for a car ... sheez, the wifey can keep her old A-Class for a few more years! But if I were to part with that kind of cash (based on biased experience), I'd go for the merc due to the outstanding service we get at Mercedes Menlyn and the comfort levels I've experienced driving a merc.
Some of them do, I'll agree to that. But not all dealerships are even owned by the same company!
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Jase
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I'll wait a few years and she can drive a 2nd hand german beaut! 
Mystic Twilight
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So basically it's an inferior engine?
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We are not saying that, I'm sure the Renault mill is good. I mean, if their F1 record is anything to go by, they can build an engine.
My, and other people's, gripe is that Merc is sticking a Renault engine in their car and they probably won't be advertising this much.
I wonder where you experienced this "poor after sales service", i've never had such from any of the Audi dealerships i've been to. You just had some bad luck, they got the best after sale service i've come across since i've been buying cars...i've owned a Merc, BMW and a VW.
Seconded. They have really improved in the past 2 years. You just need to escalate to the right people if you have difficulty. That means, talk to the Dealer Principle and if that doesn't work, call Audi SA.
dj_jyno
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That's the spirit. Just remember that goes for you as well.I'll wait a few years and she can drive a 2nd hand german beaut!