Audi A3 1.9 TDi (110ps) 3d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not cheap to maintain.
Costs
Very low fuel costs balanced by high repair costs.
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On the road
Driving
Great to drive. Best on winding open road.
Performance
Fabulous for a diesel. Superb engine.
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Living with it
Reliability
Had same problems as other guy - kept cutting out whilst driving, was the dodgy relay. Nearly killed me overtaking a bus on the M25. Also, hot start problems, think it had been standing for a long time before I bought it.
Image
Looks great.
Comfort
Spacious driving position. Never sat in the back!
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Security and Service
Service
Expensive. Audi garage not accomodating in terms of dropping off. Couldn't find relay problem, until I had to really shout.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Relay problem - cutting out. Hot start very poor.
Other
Ashtray keeps flopping open.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes