Audi Q3 (2011 - 2018) 2.0 TDI (177bhp) Quattro SE 5d (2013/63) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Respectable, confident, stylish family man.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it. They think it looks really smart.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. I would probably specify a petrol engine, as the diesel is a bit noisy and doesn't rev much. Having aid that, the diesel is great in that effortless mile-munching way.
What are you likely to buy next?
Porsche Cayman S.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£27,495
When did you buy the car?
January 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
Good deal via an intermediary.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Very friendly and helpful, arranged free transporter delivery.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It is very easy to drive. It drives well (for a diesel), has plenty of grip, plenty of turbo diesel shove, and the reassuring quattro system is great in the winter, you can feel the haldex system working especially when pulling away in low grip conditions. Ride is good on the standard alloys, and the handling is flat which is surprising for such a big car. The sound insulation is very good, and you can cruise along at indecent speeds with little appreciation you're going so fast. MPG is around 44mpg in mixed conditions, which isn't too bad, but going fast does hit the wallet as the car is tall and punches a big hole in the air.
What's it like to park?
Pretty easy for a big car, but I recommend you specify the parking sensors at the front. Visibility is good, and the mirrors are enormous for good visibility.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Central locking on the passenger side door stopped working. The trim in the boot doesn't stay in place, due to the force required to shut the boot.
What's most practical about your car?
Spacious, lots of space inside the cabin. Pleasant place to spend time, as is the case with most audi's. Feels like a quality motor vehicle.
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