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Offline Autos_Editor

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Used Vehicle Review: Audi A3, 2006'2013
« on: May 23, 2013, 06:27:09 am »


Audi's small A3 hatchback offered plenty of powertrain selection, but watch for carbon buildup.

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Audi A3, 2006'2013
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2013, 08:17:56 am »
2.0T AWD is a nice budget Golf Are. Like the A3, nice and can be very quick with a few mods. Just also have to watch for HPFP issues in the 2.0T, and try to get one with a timing chain after 2008, not the previous service needed timing belt.
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Audi A3, 2006'2013
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2013, 08:28:40 am »
Id buy one with very high mileage, a possible accident repair, for a few bucks, chip it to run 25 PSI and rock it till she blew... lol
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Audi A3, 2006'2013
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2013, 08:47:28 am »
Nice little entry level luxury car.
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Audi A3, 2006'2013
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2013, 08:48:01 am »
The article is priceless starting guide for used A3 Buyers. It looks like a long listing what and how to avoid if someone decides to own one. Scary German stuff!
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Audi A3, 2006'2013
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2013, 08:53:31 am »
Quote from: ChaosphereIX on May 23, 2013, 08:17:56 am
2.0T AWD is a nice budget Golf Are. Like the A3, nice and can be very quick with a few mods. Just also have to watch for HPFP issues in the 2.0T, and try to get one with a timing chain after 2008, not the previous service needed timing belt.

Beside the hpfp, the FSI engine eat oil too, my 08 passat 2.0T use about 1L every 1000km.  I don't have problem to check and refill oil every other 2 weeks.  But buying a used with previous running in low oil condition is very possible if the owner are not careful and just stick with the 15000 km oil change interval
I have the latest pcv updated and still consume the same amount of oil.
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Audi A3, 2006'2013
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2013, 10:16:22 am »
Problem with some entry level luxury cars that have poorer cousins, is that they barrow many things from the cousin. Is this simply not a glorified version of the VW Jetta/Golf ?
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Audi A3, 2006'2013
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2013, 11:09:35 am »
Quote from: hemusbull on May 23, 2013, 08:48:01 am
The article is priceless starting guide for used A3 Buyers. It looks like a long listing what and how to avoid if someone decides to own one. Scary German stuff!

Yep, very useful for potential buyers.  I have no interest in buying a used A3, but if I did, this would be a fantastic resource.  Good job Justin.
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Audi A3, 2006'2013
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2013, 12:58:23 pm »
Quote from: redman on May 23, 2013, 10:16:22 am
Problem with some entry level luxury cars that have poorer cousins, is that they barrow many things from the cousin. Is this simply not a glorified version of the VW Jetta/Golf ?

That's what I was wondering. While I think a lot of the mechanical components are the same, it's probably the luxury features that change when moving from Golf-A3, such as panoramic sunroof, better stereo, nav unit, etc. If I can recall correctly, used A3 prices often fall pretty close to those of the high-demand GTI, so it may be a 'hidden value' to shop the A3 and get similar performance with more features.
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Audi A3, 2006'2013
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2013, 01:03:39 pm »
Quote from: aaronk on May 23, 2013, 12:58:23 pm
Quote from: redman on May 23, 2013, 10:16:22 am
Problem with some entry level luxury cars that have poorer cousins, is that they barrow many things from the cousin. Is this simply not a glorified version of the VW Jetta/Golf ?

That's what I was wondering. While I think a lot of the mechanical components are the same, it's probably the luxury features that change when moving from Golf-A3, such as panoramic sunroof, better stereo, nav unit, etc. If I can recall correctly, used A3 prices often fall pretty close to those of the high-demand GTI, so it may be a 'hidden value' to shop the A3 and get similar performance with more features.

That's how I kind of see the A3...pretty pricy as a new car. Very nice interior though...actually covers a lot of the price gap I think.
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Audi A3, 2006'2013
« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2013, 01:15:15 am »
So the known problems of this A3 includes, but is not limited to:  electronic gremlins, balky transmission, and direct injection issues.  All from a car model that is less than 10 years old.  Why does "German engineering" continue to get a free pass with such shoddy workmanship? 
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Audi A3, 2006'2013
« Reply #11 on: June 09, 2013, 08:24:22 pm »
Quote from: vaff3 on June 08, 2013, 01:15:15 am
So the known problems of this A3 includes, but is not limited to:  electronic gremlins, balky transmission, and direct injection issues.  All from a car model that is less than 10 years old.  Why does "German engineering" continue to get a free pass with such shoddy workmanship?

Because they are supposedly  "Drivers Cars". One must overlook the issues and have a fat wallet. I'll pass
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Audi A3, 2006'2013
« Reply #12 on: June 10, 2013, 09:30:03 am »
So a Golf with an upmarket grille on it thats also unreliable......sign me up ::)

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