Audi A3 Hatchback (2003 - 2012) 2.0 TDI 3d Owner Review
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In their own words
Well-built powerful diesel. The exterior and interior are very high quality, comfortable, very pleasant to drive, totally solid-feeling even after 140k. Some of the switchgear deteriorates cosmetically a bit fast but otherwise good. Unfortunately this classy car had a surprising number of problems in store. Both electric windows failed. A lot of suspension parts replaced after 80k. Fuel gauge error causing many fruitless and expensive investigations - never go to a main Audi dealer unless you like dealing with ignorant spivs who will take your money but not fix your car. And constant issues with the cooling system - ended up having every single component replaced over the space of about two years, and it still failed again and cracked the engine block: basically the car auto-destructed. Otherwise very nice.
How reliable do you find the car?
Audi reliability is marketing, not reality. You might as well buy an Alfa.Does the car do everything you expected it to do?
Expected a solid dependable car. Got solid, but not dependable.About their car
- Fuel type Diesel
- When purchased September 2013
- Condition when bought Used
- Current Mileage 143,000 miles
- Average MPG 40 mpg
