Looking to buy an Audi A3 - Any pointers?

Which reminds me i had a guy try and keep up with me this afternoon in an mx-5 heading back from Ayr. Poor lad was trying to show off to his rather rather tasty girlfriend, or mum, or sis, who knows. He passed me later after i had stopped to fill up.

Anyway, the 2.0 tdi is a good engine, and is CR. Bit noisy yes but can get its move on when needed and if out of warranty remaps well and even gives better mpg then. I had one in a golf and no matter how i abused it the worst it every averages was 39mpg. And i abused it! S-line is a bit sore on the back though usually! And defo get with the nav as mentioned if you can. Adds so much to the cabin....like nav!
 
DrDee said:
I don't know about that, I have heard the actual sport orientated BMW's like the M3 handle well. :p
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Nope, you cant get good handling just be changing the suspension and stuff. The basic package must be right. With a BMW, this just isn't the case.
 
[TW]Fox;14725538 said:
Nope, you cant get good handling just be changing the suspension and stuff. The basic package must be right. With a BMW, this just isn't the case.
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i wish you had told me that before as i could have got a refund from jez, damn thing only ever seemed to go straight on at roundabouts and make me look a right noob all the time
 
Rotty said:
In many cases it may be relative but this is truly awful
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Must be a duff one then. A 4 pot diesel is never going to be as smooth as a 6 pot or a petrol etc, but it seems perfectly acceptable for a mid sized hatch to me. Its smoother and quieter than my Mondeo which is generally considered to be a pretty decent oil burner
 
OP, have you decided that you definitely want an A3? If not, what's your requirements excluding the ones you've posted (such as your annual mileage, performance).
 
triggerthat said:
OP, have you decided that you definitely want an A3? If not, what's your requirements excluding the ones you've posted (such as your annual mileage, performance).
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I haven't tbh - still looking - although I did test drive a 2.0TDi A3 (08 plate), and I was impressed. It was noisier than my Focus but I suppose that's expected.


Requirements:

Around £15,000 (can add a couple of thousand if it makes a huge difference)
5 doors (not set in stone - would take a 3 door with space)
Mileage per year: 20,000 / 30,000
2006 or newer
Diesel if possible
Something that is relatively sporty (I realise this won't be a sports car though with the above spec!)
 
True - but i've been fine in my Focus! I'm not a badge snob but I want to try something different other than a Ford. Always had a ford in the family as dad/myself/missus' mum all work (or have worked) for Jag so we get good discounts.

However, if I was to buy another ford, it would probably be a Mondy.
 
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