2008 Audi A3 Consumer Reviews Page 3

Perfect City Car; Compact Luxury.

Written by: Noah on 03/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

After years with an A4 Avant, this has not been a step down at all! I figured I would be sacrificing space and luxury for MPG and the convenience of a compact, but not really the case; roomy interior and meticulous detail (I could live without the carbon fiber trim look, however). Way easier to park in the city, better mileage, and far quicker than the A4. Overall, if you don't need the Quattro I can't see a reason to get a new A4 Avant when this option is out there.

Favorite Features

DSG/S-tronic transmission w/paddles. Modification options: 200hp is plenty, but it's nice to have the option to add a chip, exhaust, cold air intake, and bigger turbo when the car gets tired.

Suggested Improvements

Stronger rear floor and seats that lie flatter. The rear floor may not hold up too well to dogs jumping in and out. Diesel option in the US? 50MPG would be nice!

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Refinement and Invigoration in One

Written by: JW on 03/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Audi A3 2.0T PZEV 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

Just purchased my A3, and after driving about town a bit now, I can say with certainty that this is a unique ride. Just like BMWs seem to combine refinement with performance, this car does the same, with a bit more raw feeling, less cush. If you are even thinking about a BMW, or one of the many alternative, do not let the A3 slip your list, this car is great! It's like play toy that has all the creature comforts you could want.

Favorite Features

Connection to the road and the car. Feeling like I'm driving something a bit more special than the other million 3 series out there.

Suggested Improvements

Make more of the optional gear standard. Pricing gets a little unfun with too many options, and many of those options are becoming standard with other makers.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Not worth the money

Written by: Mike on 03/01/2008

Vehicle

2008 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

Needed a hatchback for our big dog. At least got that goal accomplished. Other than that: short gear ratios (2,500 rpm at 60mph) ruin the gas mileage. No fun at all on highway / interstate. What is the point putting the GTI gearbox (built for 16 year olds) in an Audi? Same audience? Car seems to have some kind of slope sensor. Transmission doesn't shift up when going up hill. Car runs uphill at 3,000 rpm and need shift manually i.o. to save gas. DSG transmission is nice but hypersensitive. It's a roller coaster ride when car is cold. A/C has a mind of it's own and takes a scientist to operate. Blower keeps changing speed. No homelink. No self-contained sun visor upgrade available.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Longer gear ratios for smooth riding and better gas mileage. Simplify a/c operation. Storage in rear doors. Homelink. Lower seat lips for easier entry. Provide cheaper replacement wipers. $100+ apiece is a (bad) joke.

12 out 53 people found this review helpful

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Quattro for life

Written by: Quattro rocks. on 02/04/2008

Vehicle

2008 Audi A3 3.2 quattro 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Bullet fast. Sticks to the road like glue. Modern interior design. Awesome sound system. Torque and horsepower to spare. Quattro all wheel drive. This car is worth every penny, and is truly a driver's car. The A3 3.2 is a total blast to drive. Spent the better part of 1 year comparing the A3 3.2 Quattro to the IS 250 AWD, Infiniti G35, Acura TL, and the BMW 325xi. The Audi is the thinking man's BMW, whatever that means. Gas mileage not all that great, but nobody buys a 250 hp v6 for the gas mileage... you buy it for the big grin it puts on your face when you hammer the throttle. I love this car, go buy one now!

Favorite Features

3.2l engine + Quattro AWD = unmatched performance vs the competition. Seats are really comfortable and sound system rocks. Has MANY standard options (sirius, 6 disc changer w/ Bose premium system, rain sensing wipers, sun sensing headlights, autodimming mirrors, etc.).

Suggested Improvements

Make xenon headlights and heated seats standard.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Buy this car now.

Written by: Quattro for life. on 01/27/2008

Vehicle

2008 Audi A3 3.2 quattro 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Great car. Driver's car. Not floaty like IS 250 or G35. Very responsive, fast, engine has a very nice growl to it. Quattro is unmatched, do the research. 3.2 liter engine + Quattro = 0-60 in 5.9 at least. Tons of great standard options such as autodimming mirrors, bose upgraded audio system, rain sensing wipers. I love this car.

Favorite Features

Quattro and 3.2 liter V6. Sound system is pretty awesome as well.

Suggested Improvements

Include xenons and heated seats as standard features.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Just bought this car and its a blast!

Written by: John and Janette on 12/26/2007

Vehicle

2008 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

We came on the lot looking for an A4 and drove off with this one instead. The baseline A3 is pretty boring, but the S-Line is amazing! The Blue Sky package makes this car look very unique. Also got Sirius radio with the Bose audio package. The sound couldn't be any more clear. We'll follow-up if anything bad happens, but so far so awesome! If you go to Audi of Tysons Corner, make sure you ask for Ron! Very cool guy and extremely low intensity.

Favorite Features

Bluesky package, Sirius with the Bose sound system, the brilliant red on this model looks fantastic, the red backlight for the controls is unique and more soothing than we thought it would be, and the S-Line package makes this car so fun to drive!

Suggested Improvements

Nothing comes to mind at the moment.

8 out 14 people found this review helpful

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Fun and Thrilling to Drive

Written by: jphsilon on 12/19/2007

Vehicle

2008 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

Just a little time with this car, but it has proven to be an excellent upgrade from my typical conservative Japanese sedan class of cars that I have driven for years. Fun, sporty, economical (best gas mileage in the class) and the engine and transmission are amazing.

Favorite Features

Driving experience. The quick engine, transmission options, and nimble handling.

Suggested Improvements

Better storage options in the dash area, with slightly more trunk room. The Quattro in a 2.0 would have been a quick sell for me.

9 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Great so far!

Written by: txbosoxfan on 08/08/2007

Vehicle

2008 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

Had the car a little more than 3 weeks. 2.0T w/ S-Line. Test drove the 3.2 but it felt too heavy with the 6 cyl. and quattro. Plenty of kick in the 4 cyl. The S Tronic shifters are responsive and addictive.

Favorite Features

Driving experience and open sky system. The iPod interface works flawlessly.

Suggested Improvements

Technology needs updating. Only car in its class that does not even offer homelink as an option. No place to put sunglasses.

63 out 84 people found this review helpful

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