Audi 1996 A3 Hatchback

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Paid for what I got.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not had it long enough yet to comment although pretty greedy on petrol.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handling excellent, fantastic on straights and corners alike. Only complaint is accelerator very loose to touch and easy to stall.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    1.6 slightly sluggish. Would jump to 1.8 or 2.0 next time.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nothing major in the six months I've had it. The driver elec window broke on a frosty morning and hasn't worked since. A few interior plastic parts have fallen off.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The best part about the car. It's stylish, classy and reputable without the 'boy racer' image.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not as comfortable as expected. Found the slight bucket seat shape too big for both myself and my partner and was moving around on tight corners taken at speed. Also lacked lumbar support making long journeys quite uncomfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No probs so far.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not had service yet but am saving hard!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    As metioned previously.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes