2006 Audi A3 Review

macpowah
11/6/2007

Ownership Status: I own this vehicle.
Recommendation: I recommend this vehicle.

Pros Excellent drivetrain Great gas mileage (premium required) Very practical 5 door design Above average build quality Timeless design Sporty handling and steering feel

Cons Would have liked to see leatherette as standard No heated seats or MIRRORS??!!! Handbrake position is questionable So so stereo in base trim

Unbelieveable pick-up and acceleration from such a small engine. Credit that to the direct injection (world's first application coupled with a turbo). No need to downshift to get the extra power since the 207 lb-ft of torque is available at just 1500rpm. Ride is a nice compromise between sporty and comfortable.



















Included was Audi's 4year maitenance plan, which is a JOY

GTI is less money and comes with HID and much better stereo, but it's not an AUDI



An all around, cant-beat-it car. A mix of my 2 previous rides (Mini Cooper S and Acura TSX) is the best way to describe. Has the go and styling of the Cooper while having the ride and luxury feel of the TSX. I really can't say anything bad about this car other than some repairs under warranty. 1) Faulty spark plugs 2) Bad ignition coils 3) A/C compressor failed and had to wait 3 weeks for new one in the dead of summer!!!!!! No problems since then, and every drive has been a joy. BTW, none of those issues ever left me stranded.