Audi A3 Sportback (2004 - 2013) 2.0 TDI SE 5d DSG (2005/05) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

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

Everyone I know likes the attractive shape and colour of the car, and the fact that it still looks like new, even though it is now over 9 years old.

Would you buy this car again and why?

What are you likely to buy next?

It would be an Aud again, based on both this, and my earlier Audi purchases.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£22,350

When did you buy the car?

May 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

I purchased this car from "Specialist Audi Aberdeen" where I obtained a discount of £2,715.00 against the MRP of £25,015.00 when I bought it in May 2005.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Having previously owned 2 other Audi cars, I have found this manufacturer to be excellent value for the top-quality build of the vehicles they produce.

What was the dealer like?

Extremely helpful in every respect and I would recommend them very highly to other buyers.

What's it like to drive?

Very good indeed.

What's it like to park?

Quite easily.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Apart from the rear window wiper spring clip breaking about 5 years ago, nothing else at all.

What's most practical about your car?

It provides very economical mileage, as far as fuel costs are concerned, and is most reliable.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Probably the DSG option with the steering wheel paddles.