1998 Audi A3 1.6 review from UK and Ireland
"Good all round solid car, needing money!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Other than ordinary running costs,
Air-Conditioning (£800)
CAM Belt @ 80000miles (£300)
Electric Window (Passenger side)
General comments?
Car is very nippy if you know how to drive it. I raced a 2003 Honda Civic 1.6VTi, the acceleration was almost identical, I beat him on the gear change as the clutch is very good. Handling is very good. Petrol consumption could be much better considering it is only a 1.6; with A/C on before a service I was getting barely 300miles to the tank (~55litres), after service more like 375 miles to the tank.
Air-conditioning should never have gone, I would never buy another Audi, knowing that after 5 years of use the A/C would require £800 to be spent on it-which was the only reason Audi servicing could give me other than lack of use (Although it was used nearly all the time!)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 62000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat Uno |
| Date of Entry | 28th July, 2004 |