Audi A3 Sportback (2004 - 2013) 1.8 T FSI Sport 5d (2008/57) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Presume I've spend a lot of money at the main dealers.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

At first they thought it was fantastic but now they think its just a pile of German rubbish with missing rings.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I've bought over 14 cars from the VAG group and this will be the last. Never again its my last VAG car ill ever buy.

What are you likely to buy next?

Toyota or a Lexus.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£13,500

When did you buy the car?

November 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes I did.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Low emissions fuel economy cheap road tax and road presence.

What was the dealer like?

I bought it private.

What's it like to drive?

It drive and handles ok.

What's it like to park?

Its easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Excessive oil consumption and im talking abourt 1 litre of oil every 700 miles. then the timing chain collapsed and caused catastrophic engine damage. I had to pay £2870 towards a brand new engine.

What's most practical about your car?

Fuel economy.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Bluetooth and steering wheel controls privacy curtains xenons.