Audi A1 Sportback (2012 - 2018) 1.4 TFSI Sport 5d (2012/12) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Supposed appreciation of a quality car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Handsome
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Worst Audi which we have owned. Standard suspension exaggerates rattles.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another small runabout but with trip (180-mile) capability
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£16,749
When did you buy the car?
June 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes. Had bought a dozen or more from the network - all new Audis.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
As a second car - size, perceived Audi quality.
What was the dealer like?
As one would expect. Courteous and involved.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Zippy. Long legged.
What's it like to park?
Poor rear visibility. Error not to specify rear sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes. Rattles in NSF door, passenger seat (new seat frame fitted), rear seat back rattles, boot floor ditto. Engine clatters in first few seconds of start up when cold.
What's most practical about your car?
Usual small hatch abilities.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Spare wheel - to give my wife confidence in deepest rural Lincolnshire.
