2000 Audi A3 Sport review from UK and Ireland
"Great if you like being in service centers"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Paint work scratches easily. (Dealer says Balck is a soft colour)
Head lamps filled with condensation. (Replaced under warranty)
Indicators filled with condensation.
(Dealer says "its normal and would not cause any damage")
Blue smoke blows from the exhaust when cold, oil levels were measured and checked and the car uses 1 litre of oil every 4000 miles. (Dealer says "its within "Audi" guidelines". Told us to check the oil every week and gave us a "free" can of oil).
Alloy wheels tarnished after 1000 miles. (Replaced under warranty)
Trip meter and clock reset themselves intermittently. (Dealer say they can't find a fault)
Electric motor for drivers window has fallen of it mounting. (fixed under warranty, but it fell of, again fixed under warranty)
General comments?
The car looks good (from a distance).
Feels very solid and comfortable.
Some nice touches inside.
17 visits in two years to the dealer seems a bit much, getting rid of the "Audi" and trying a "Lexus". Hopefully I will not be on first name terms with "Lexus" service staff.
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| In all about 7 out of 10... nice to drive, but not loads of fun.. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 24000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 11th August, 2002 |