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Audi A3

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  • 05-07-2007 10:38pm
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    Big Nelly
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    Hi guys

    GF home from hols and thinking about buying a 01 Audi A3 1.6, she had a 00 before she left and never had a prob! looking for one with about 60-70k on the clock.

    Wsa wondering does anyone have these and seen any probs? someone said the A3 had alot of problems with there A3 1.6 and the engine is bad. I didnt think that wud be a prob cause its an Audi but just wondering has anyone heard this before??


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    colm_mcm
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    main problems I've come across are electrical. Audi's aren't massively reliable, just because something is overpriced doesn't mean it's good.


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    bazz26
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    I cannot imagine there being much difference between the 00 one your g/f had before and a 01 model so you would presume the same problems if any would be common to both. I would go for a TDi though rather than the old 1.6 petrol lump.


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    Big Nelly
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    bazz26 wrote:
    I cannot imagine there being much difference between the 00 one your g/f had before and a 01 model so you would presume the same problems if any would be common to both. I would go for a TDi though rather than the old 1.6 petrol lump.


    Price on TDi is massive compared to Petrol, she lives in city so she doesn't ind the petrol
    main problems I've come across are electrical. Audi's aren't massively reliable, just because something is overpriced doesn't mean it's good.

    I wouldnt say they are overpriced, they are also a lovely car!!


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    BJ2007
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    colm_mcm wrote:
    main problems I've come across are electrical. Audi's aren't massively reliable, just because something is overpriced doesn't mean it's good.

    electric faults are a big problem on these. also i heard that the whole dash need to be replaced on some models that experienced problems.:eek:


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    unkel
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    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Big Nelly wrote:
    I wouldnt say they are overpriced, they are also a lovely car!!

    Essentially the A3 is the same car as a VW Golf (or a Skoda Octavia or SEAT Leon), but it costs way more second hand. The A3 is a bit of a looker, but very pricey!


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    colm_mcm
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    In my opinion, a car with an asthmatic 8 valve engine from the MK3 Golf with terrible standard equipment that's basically a VW that sells for more than a Golf or even a Passat is overpriced


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    Anan1
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    colm_mcm wrote:
    In my opinion, a car with an asthmatic 8 valve engine from the MK3 Golf with terrible standard equipment that's basically a VW that sells for more than a Golf or even a Passat is overpriced
    Agreed.


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    templetonpeck
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    Uh oh...I've just recommended an A3 to my boss :o

    He's looking for a small car dependable car. He was undecided between the Golf and BMW 1 series. I told him go with the Golf coz the 1 series looks crap unless you're a twentysomething year old jet setter. I then threw the A3 in the mix...:( Should have kept quiet seemingly :rolleyes:


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    JoeA3
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    Anan1 wrote:
    Agreed.

    Kinda agree to an extent too (despite my username!!)
    I had a 1.6FSI (the current model) for 2 years, and despite being a very good looking car, it was very over-priced for what it was. I found myself getting bored with it very quickly... and the dash, with all its soft touch plastics, and attractive design, rattled more than any other car I've owned. The older 8v 1.6 is a total joke, yet it is the main seller in this car in Ireland.

    On the plus side, it was a good trade in, held its value quite well, and I'd still have one any day before a 1-series.


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