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  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Unique person who loves to stand out.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Mixed opinion. most like it however some think its too in your face.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    NO!! way to many problems for a new german car. ride far too hard.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Larger saloon or convertible but defianetly an auto.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £17,000

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, friend worked there and it was ready built in the showroom.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Always liked audi's and it was a better equiped option to the mini.

    What was the dealer like?

    Good service.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Amazing handling and quick throttle response, very nippy. however very hard ride, probably due to the 18" alloys and low profile tyres.

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy with good visibility however doors are rather long which makes getting out of iit in parking spaces difficult.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Where to start... LOTS! 1st of all the passengers seat dropped onto the runners, went in to be repaired. secondly the media screen kept turning itself off, that took 3 visits to audi for them to admit that it was faulty and needed to be replaced. thirdly the car was juddering under acceleration which turned out be a faulty turbo after 8 months and 4000 miles. the interior trim is constantly rattling and audi say there is nothing wrong, and to top it all the new media screen has started turning itself off again...GREAT!

    What's most practical about your car?

    Seats are comfy and driving position is good, very low slung.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Bluetooth handsfree, sd card slot and digital speedo.