Audi A3 Sportback (2004 - 2013) 2.0 T FSI quattro Sport 5d (2007/07) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Smart and sensible.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Most people love it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Definitely based on my Audi experience so far.
What are you likely to buy next?
Audi S3 or A5
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£15,000
When did you buy the car?
November 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, the dealer gave me a good trade in against my (troublesome) SAAB 93 and they retro-fitted cruise control at their cost.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I fancied something well built, reliable, safe and quick.
What was the dealer like?
Really helpful, no pressure from salesmen etc.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
No complaints at all. I've read some criticisms about the ride quality but the Sports suspension is fine. The acceleration is excellent. The only thing which lets it down is the 6 speed gearbox, the ratios are a bit too close and you tend to be often changing gears. It will happily sit at 30mph in 6th!
What's it like to park?
Very easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing in the 2 months so far.
What's most practical about your car?
It can be "all things to all men", a shopping trolley, town runabout, motorway cruiser or hot-hatch.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The Quattro 4 wheel drive system was really great in the snow before Christmas!
