Newbie seeking advice on A3 models?

stiscooby · 12-23-2007, 05:38 PM

Hi, I'm new to the forum and I am after some advice/comments on the A3 models....

I am currently looking at changing my car (from a Honda Civic Type R) and one car I’m considering is the A3. Now I have come across the A3 2.0 FSI Sport and the A3 3.2 V6.

I have about 15k to spend and from what I can gather so far either of the above would be about the best I can currently get for my money (unless someone can tell me otherwise?).

Can any of you nice people advise me on what to look out for on these cars and I would also be interested to hear your comments/experiences with either of these models, or indeed if there are any other models I should be considering.

I only have a 12mile round trip to work so mileage wise for me is quite low, so fuel costs are not too much of a worry for me. For the past six or so years I have had relatively quick cars, I had a STI Scoob before the Civic, so I am after something that’s comfortable to drive but at the same time I don’t want something I will be bored with within a month or two.

Thanks

The 1 · 12-24-2007, 10:32 AM

I bought a 2.0t quattro se just over a year ago and am very happy with it. Got an amd re-map and pushed bhp to 260 (standard 200) and torque to about 360. This therefore makes it quicker than the 3.2 version as its got more bhp and will be lighter.Cant comment on handling as never driven sti so cant compare, but quattro good for smoking people at lights in rain

.You could always go for an older s3? But im very happy with my car. Hope this helps

alien · 12-27-2007, 02:45 PM

If you want both quattro and DSG then you're obliged to go for the 3.2. That was the clincher for me. I've had two now!

12-23-2007, 05:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
stiscooby Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1 Gallery: (0)	Newbie seeking advice on A3 models? Hi, I'm new to the forum and I am after some advice/comments on the A3 models.... I am currently looking at changing my car (from a Honda Civic Type R) and one car I’m considering is the A3. Now I have come across the A3 2.0 FSI Sport and the A3 3.2 V6. I have about 15k to spend and from what I can gather so far either of the above would be about the best I can currently get for my money (unless someone can tell me otherwise?). Can any of you nice people advise me on what to look out for on these cars and I would also be interested to hear your comments/experiences with either of these models, or indeed if there are any other models I should be considering. I only have a 12mile round trip to work so mileage wise for me is quite low, so fuel costs are not too much of a worry for me. For the past six or so years I have had relatively quick cars, I had a STI Scoob before the Civic, so I am after something that’s comfortable to drive but at the same time I don’t want something I will be bored with within a month or two. Thanks

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12-24-2007, 10:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
The 1 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4 Gallery: (0)	I bought a 2.0t quattro se just over a year ago and am very happy with it. Got an amd re-map and pushed bhp to 260 (standard 200) and torque to about 360. This therefore makes it quicker than the 3.2 version as its got more bhp and will be lighter.Cant comment on handling as never driven sti so cant compare, but quattro good for smoking people at lights in rain .You could always go for an older s3? But im very happy with my car. Hope this helps

12-27-2007, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
alien Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1 Gallery: (0)	If you want both quattro and DSG then you're obliged to go for the 3.2. That was the clincher for me. I've had two now!

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