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Audi A3

A3

MSRP: $ 25930.00 - $ 34915.00
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The 2008 A3 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury wagon, available in 3 trims, ranging from the 2.0 T to the 3.2 With DSG.

Upon introduction, the 2.0 T is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 200-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The 3.2 With DSG is equipped with a standard 3.2-liter, V6, 250-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2008 A3 is a carryover from 2007.
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Rating
Reviewed by:
Joe_Prog



Review Date
July 7, 2008

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

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Price Paid:  $29500.00 from Millennium Audi

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 A3 5dr

Summary:
Very smooth driving and good handling (standard model). Fairly quick (2.0T), good gas mileage (25mpg combined). I broke the engine in using Motomans technique, so, it doesn't use any oil, has very good power and gets very good mileage. The climate control works as advertised (good!). This car is easy to own/drive/like. Almost never see another one on the road, so, to me, thats a plus.

Strengths:
Great tech in the engine, very nice stereo (standard), best driving fwd car I've ever driven. S-Tronic (DSG) transmission is quirky, but very cool. I like the body styling - sort of a cross between a CUV and a hatchback. Terrific build quality - all body panels straight, all of the doors close with a pleasing thud, beautiful paint, all interior panels straight. Quiet interior, very smooth switchgear, especially on the steering wheel. Bluetooth option is very nicely thought out. No squeaks or rattles anywhere. Very nice underside - plastic panels make it more aerodynamic.

Weaknesses:
sometimes mistaken for expensive GTI. All season tires take away too much of the handling prowess. standard floor mats are fragile. interior materials in trunk area are fragile. bluetooth setup could use more documentation.

Similar Products Used:
Honda Civic SI, VW GTI, Mazdaspeed 3, Acura TSX.


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