2006 Audi A3 Consumer Discussions

Audi A3

Audi A3 - Typical Repair Costs in $1,000s per ConsumerGuideAuto?

Written by: horch73 on Oct 30, 2009 00:18 PM

Considering a used 2007 A3 2.0T, and I noticed this list of repair costs (See below or the link). I believe them all, except, does it really cost this much for: Shocks and/or Struts ($4,600), Constant Velocity Joints ($4,325), and Automatic Transmission ($6,195)? Further, what are the odds of these things breaking in 100,000 miles, 150,000 miles? Thanks! http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2006-to-2008-audi-a3-2.htm ... Read More...

A3? Subaru? VW Wagon?

Re: A3? Subaru? VW Wagon? [navybean]

Written by: nomowhale on Aug 19, 2009 09:25 PM

I have a 2006 Audi A3 2.0T 6 speed manual. I think it is an excellent car but I am not sure if it will meet your needs. First, I have owned a Honda, Acura, Saab, VW, and several BMWs over the years and it has the best engine of any of my vehicles. It is very smooth, has great pickup and it is very fuel efficient. I purchased an older BMW convertible several months ago which ... Read More...

A3 Transmission Issues

Re: DSG Issues: Hard shifting / lurching while trying to park in garage [dbt]

Written by: a3driver on Aug 09, 2009 10:56 AM

I know this is a 3 year old message, but I have a 2006 A3, and it is doing the exact same thing you described. After being warmed up for about 30 minutes or so, it will start lurching when coming to a stop, with an extremely hard shift down into 1st gear (I have a DSG). And then when you acccelerate, it will slam into gear. Took it in to the dealer, they could replicate the ... Read More...

Audi A3

Just purchesed my A3 and its dead.

Written by: astubbs on Aug 02, 2009 04:46 PM

Just purchased a Certified Preowned Audi A3, 2006 2.0T with 37K on the odometer, and it died in Manhattan...in the rain. I just picked the car up on Friday from Biener Audi in Great Neck NY. Was absolutely loving it, and then it went kaput on me. The engine light came on, and there were a couple chugs from the engine, and it completely stopped, and wouldn't start up ... Read More...

Audi A3 Suspension Questions

Re: Suspension/Ride issues [callmecrazy]

Written by: audia3bear on Jun 05, 2009 07:07 AM

hey everyone, i'm new to the thread but have been suffering the cupping issue on my 2006 A3. Multiple mechanics have told me that cupping is a suspension issue as you all have mentioned, but that the suspension is operating fine on the car. What they're concluding is that the car is too light for the suspension system that Audi has chosen to install on the vehicle ... Read More...

New A3 Owners - Give Us Your Report!

Re: New A3 Owners - Give Us Your Report! [pf_flyer]

Written by: large on May 22, 2009 01:24 PM

I just got my 2009 A3 1 month ago today and I am very disapointed. I have a white one with the S-line and Open Sky package. I purchased the car and noticed a strange noise every time the car shifted gears. At first I thought it was cheap gas, because it had a pinging noise. I called the dealership where I purchased it from and asked them what octane gas they put in it, and ... Read More...

Audi A3 Tire/Wheel Questions

Re: A3 excessive tire wear issues, 2006,2007,2008 [a44me]

Written by: a44me on Apr 27, 2009 07:21 AM

In respoinse to Important news: Millennium Protection Group filed for bankruptcy! You are not crazy. They have filed for bankruptcy and I am also very mad. Audi, who also sold this to me, won't help at all. Now I am out $$ for a program that I purchase in 2006!!! Does anybody know if a class action lawsuit has been filed against Millennium yet? I would be interested ... Read More...

Re: A3 excessive tire wear issues, 2006,2007,2008 [a44me]

Written by: bkug on Apr 21, 2009 03:06 PM

You should go after Audi. They sold the warranty to you so they are on the hook no matter what they try to tell you. I have been contacted by several people who want to pursue a claim against the dealership. Read More...

Audi A3 Tire Expenses

Please Help! Hidden Costs and Tire Expenses

Written by: greeneyes75 on Mar 18, 2009 07:39 PM

Hi, I have several questions if anyone can help. I'm considering purchasing a certified pre-owned 2006 A3 with 30,000 miles on it. I'm a little confused about the whole tire debate that I've read about on here. I understand that the Pirellis are terrible as far as how quickly they wear down but are the all weather conti pro's considered much more durable and quiet? ... Read More...

Audi A3 Tire/Wheel Questions

Re: A3 excessive tire wear issues, 2006,2007,2008 [a44me]

Written by: andres3 on Mar 18, 2009 01:02 PM

You should know that any add-ons not sold by Audi of America are usually terrible deals. Just say no to all the extra fees and costs they try to sell you at the dealer level. If it isn't backed by Audi of America, then it probably isn't worth buying at an Audi dealer. Haven't you read CR that tells you all those add on warranties and programs are a complete and utter waste ... Read More...