2004 Audi A3 S-Line Ambition 8P review from Norway
"A superb and affordable hatch from Ingolstadt"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing wrong with it.
Previous owner had headlights and foglights changed because they build up fog. All sorted on warranty. Fog in lights occasionally still there, but disappears after 10 minutes of driving.
Previous owner had it serviced at 16.000km when he bought it from the VAG dealer.
General comments?
Wonderful car to drive. Due to the S-Line suspension it has a firm setup, but it is not too harsh in any way. Bodycontrol is perfect for a hatch. No specific body roll either. If I drive along bad roads, I feel the bumps etc. but it's just the way it's intended.
The engine is a little weak, but then again it is a 1.6 litre, so what can one expect. It's quite revvy and picks up nicely. A little too noisy though.
Mileage is quite good on highway/expressway, about 15 km / L petrol. In the city or you feel inspired it can go as low as 10 km / L petrol.
The interior is rather nice, with a snug feeling to all switches etc. Audi sure know what they're doing.
Sport seats with good side support, but the seats are a bit too short, I think. I'm 1.84 tall and I have little support for my thighs.
My car is the Ambition and S-Line, so there's enough luxury added to the well built interior.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 24000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 30000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Audi A3 |
| Date of Entry | 7th January, 2008 |