2001 Audi A3 S3 review from Australia and New Zealand
"A beautiful, but expensive, toy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There was a leak in the air conditioning system, but this was repaired under warranty.
The left front window needed the electric motor replacing, but this was repaired under warranty.
General comments?
The Audi S3 is a fantastic car. Its turbo-charged engine makes good power, especially high in the rev range when the turbo is at full boost.
The recaro leather seats are nice and supportive, especially while cornering.
The xenon headlights illuminate the road well, and they look good too!
However, visibility is quite poor-especially when reversing.
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| A poor quality vehicle that has disappointed me and cost me a fortune to repair |
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| High performance with understated looks |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 12000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Pulsar |
| Date of Entry | 7th February, 2003 |