1997 Audi A3 review from UK and Ireland
"Crappy car and crappy service"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In first 3 weeks I got steam coming out from my air conditioner; to fix that 500 Euros.
Clutch got broken; 300 Euros.
It does not pass NCT 3 times because of CO2 emissions, so that was about 800 Euro to replace the exhaust system, and it still does not pass it.
Air conditioner was working only on 2 and 4 positions.
My sunroof sometimes opened itself.
General comments?
It is comfortable car and reasonably fast if you need that. But it gives you more problems than you expect, even when the engine is looking good.
I am really disappointed with Audi service at my local dealer. I have try to arrange a car check with them 3 times in row, and they never get back to me, but always promised to.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Previous car | Vauxhall Calibra |
| Date of Entry | 6th October, 2008 |