Audi 1996 A3 Hatchback

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very expensive compared to rivals.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Dead steering for a performance car, handling doesn't inspire.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good straight line performance.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    4 breakdowns in first year, off road for 6 weeks, still no fault found!

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Hard to tell it apart from ordinary A3.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Recaro seats excellent.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seemed to work.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Dealer had no idea how to fix. Audi UK were no help either.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Fine when working, which wasn't often enough.

    Other

    The car would shut down the engine management system without warning. Since heard many other S3 owners have had similar problems.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No