Other Audi A3 (2003 - 2013) models:

  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Sophisticated

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    The engine sound!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, the car is of good quality and is good fun to drive with an excellent gearbox. And yet returns an average of nearly 30mpg.

    What are you likely to buy next?

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    What i wanted

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Fine

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Quattro keeps everything smooth and composed while steering is good at all speeds but the accelerator is initially unresponsive in drive when starting off (sport is responsive).

    What's it like to park?

    The car is compact and fairly narrow so good dimensions but visibility isnt great with large pillars obstructing view, but that seemed to be the case with alot of the cars i tried.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Good boot size and split rear seats, also has roof bars which are useful and strong engine if required.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    the DSG (s-tronic) gearbox- excellent smooth changes and 3 modes for manual, economy and performance gives flexibility.