Audi A3 Sportback (2004 - 2013) 1.4 T FSI 5d (2008/57) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
People respect Audi, but think it's a bit small for us. It is.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, this model was inferior in nearly every build aspect to the old A3.
What are you likely to buy next?
Something like Octavia Estate, Mazda 6 Estate, Peugeot 5008.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£16,000
When did you buy the car?
July 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Ok, car previously owned by Audi.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Replacement for previous A3.
What was the dealer like?
Pleasant but didn't know much about the model.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Just average.
What's it like to park?
Too many blind spots.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Quite a lot. Air con motor, rear wiper motor, door seals, paint job not near ly as good as the old '99 A3 model.
What's most practical about your car?
Fold down rear seats.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
No gadgets.
