2001 Audi A3 review from Sweden
"Nice car, but overrated"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
An electric window needed repairing after 1 month due to a window seal in the passenger door being faulty.
The dash and driver's door squeak when the car is cold.
The rear door to the boot rattles continuously. I believe it's the lock.
General comments?
The A3 is a nice car, no doubt. I think however when you pay that extra bit you expect quality. Compared to my old Ford, the ride, noise and interior were not vastly different. Next time I will buy a cheaper car and change it more often instead.
Small cabin. The chassis is the same as the VW Golf, but the cabin is a lot smaller than the Golf.
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| High performance with understated looks |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 4500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 26th October, 2001 |