Audi A3 Sportback (2004 - 2013) 2.0 TDI (170bhp) Sport 5d (2008/08) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Hmmm. Not sure I want it to say anything. I bought it for the quality of the interior, a good turn of speed and excellent fuel economy.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all really like it. Quite a few complementary comments.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, definitely. A great mix of quality materials and design with lots of torque and great economy. Plus, they have class leading residuals.
What are you likely to buy next?
Hmmm. Too early to say for definite. This is my first Audi and I'm very pleased so perhaps another one in a few years.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£10,000
When did you buy the car?
June 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
The dealership I bought from always seem competitively priced. (HPL, Prestwich, Manchester.)
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
The A3 still looks a fresh, classy exterior design and has the best quality interior in this class.
What was the dealer like?
Friendly enough, no pushy tactics.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It feels well planted and has high levels of grip, but not as much fun to throw around as my old Focus. A very goot turn of speed though, particularly at motorway speeds. Lots of torque (the same as an S3 according to Audi figures)
What's it like to park?
Fine, good visibility, good power steering.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong.
What's most practical about your car?
Excellent fuel economy (I've gotten 600 miles out of the last tank-full and always 50mpg+)
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Ipod connection as standard...not a naff MP3 general socket but a specific Ipod one, tucked away in the glovebox.
