2012 Audi A3

Loved it at first. Fun to drive.

By Crystall (CA) on Monday, August 27, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 53,000

Pros: "Fun to drive- esp in mountains."

Cons: "Transmission; dealers won't fix Real problem"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 2

"Love the handling; great acceleration; balanced & attractively unique. Transmission started jerking between 1st and 2nd gear. Dealer said he'd _____ it. This game went on for 2+ years. Took car to a different dealer in a city 300 miles away. Same run-around. Now that it's "out of warranty","

3 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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Good on gas, fun to drive

By Tformers1 (PA) on Friday, April 13, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 60,000

Pros: "Fun n sporty"

Cons: "Turbo lag and maintenance cost"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"Bought this car used as my daily driver. its a fun car to drive the Fwd did great in pa 09-10 snow. I've been pulled over from other audi drivers to look at this car. I've added audi's ground effects kit and larger spoiler with audi's ECU upgrade ( done by audi with 4yr warranty) for better performance which has no turbo lag and better throttle response . Have had no issues since ive had the car but be prepared for the cost of owning ( ie; brakes, tires and overall upkeep) a german car. Overall a sporty,fun, nice interior and great handling car."

11 people out of 11 found this review helpful

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Great luxury value

By Mark (IL) on Friday, March 30, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 105,000

Pros: "Overall value for the luxury, highly reliable."

Cons: "Seats could be a little more comfy"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Although I broke my rule of buying the first model year of a vehicle, Audi has a tried and true 2.0 litre engine that is bullet proof. This car has 105K miles on it and we have only had to replace 1 headlight bulb. That is the only problem we have had. Everything else has been preventive maintenance and the car drives and seems brand new even with 105K miles. Gas mileage is pretty darn good too. We average 28 mpg, with up to 34 on the highway. The hatchback is highly convenient and it takes a Yakima rack like a champ. We have abused this car over the years with camping, biking and sports and it hasn't flinched. Highly recommend this car."

8 people out of 8 found this review helpful

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Awesome road car and quick and small for intown.

By Smarty (AL) on Monday, March 26, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 11,000

Pros: "Fun to drive"

Cons: "none"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Best car I have ever driven."

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2010 Audi A3 TDI diesel I love this car

By Marijam (OK) on Friday, March 23, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 79,800

Pros: "Fun to drive, comfortable, great mileage"

Cons: "Hard to get into and out of due to long legs."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Drives and handles like a fine sports car. Really appreciate the manueverability of the car, getting into and out of tight spots, such as when parallel parking. Heated, adjustable seats and automatic climate control make it very comfortable. Love, love, love the gas mileage that I get. Love, love, love Audi maintenance and service. I want to still have this car when I'm a little old lady and can barely see over the steering wheel. Fully expect to be able to get 200,000 plus miles out of the car. Only draw back is that I have very long legs that make it difficult to get into and out of the car, but once you are in, there's plenty of leg room because of the fully adjustable seat."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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