Audi A1 Sportback (2012 - 2018) 1.4 TFSI S Line (01/15-) 5d (2012/62) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Buys cars with good media reviews.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nice looking like LED lights but very cramped in back and hate the very hard ride. Not easy getting in and out.
Would you buy this car again and why?
NO!!! Will never buy another Audi, they are far to expensive for what you get, many cheaper brands are much better cars, you really are paying mainly for the badge - not to mention the flash very expensive showrooms full of staff wearing smart uniforms.
What are you likely to buy next?
BMW 5 series touring or BMW X3.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£21,400
When did you buy the car?
September 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Positive media reviews and 5 star rating by What Car Magazine.
What was the dealer like?
The service from the dealer prior to buying the car was excellent. Once I had paid for the car it was not so good.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Engine is good, responsive plenty over taking power. Handling is also very good but the ride is awful, only buy if you don't mind driving a bone shaker.
What's it like to park?
Very limited rear view but OK with reverse sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Day one when taking delivery on 1st September 2012 there was a fault in the welding on the roof by the rear window which looked like a blob of pain in the paint work. Audi UK refused to pay for the repair the dealership paid to repair it in the end. After 16000 and 18months old all discs and pads changed, rear due to stone stuck in disc, fronts due to rust alleged we had left car sitting. This was not the case.
What's most practical about your car?
Nothing it is very cramped awful hard suspension. Build quality poor, particularly paint work.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
LED day running lights.
