2009 Audi A3 Consumer Discussions

2007 GTI vs Audi A3

• Re: The difference is in the details and quality [qbrozen]

  Written by: andres3 on Aug 24, 2011 10:18:17 AM

  I'm curious where that 163 lbs comes from. I agree with you that lighter is better, especially for handling in this car, I have the 2006 A3, 2.0T, so I agree, lighter up front, more balanced, better choice than 3.2 engine. However, you can just "chip" the 2.0T and your instantly faster than the 3.2 even in a straight line, which by the way, the V6 isn't even sold anymore. The ... Read More

Audi A3 Transmission Problems

• car bucking between 2d and 3rd gear

  Written by: kopp2it on Sep 5, 2010 9:49:28 PM

  I have a 2008 A3 2.0T. About a year and a half ago the transmission starting bucking between 2nd and third gear when i did a hard accelerate from a stop. It would hesitate and then sort of slam into gear. First Audi said nothing was wrong. Then they said it was the mechatronic, which they replaced a year ago. It didn't fix it. November 2009 they replaced the entire transmission. ... Read More

• Re: 2008 A3 DSG Transmission [beeemannn]

  Written by: jimmy2008a3 on Jun 22, 2010 10:33:48 PM

  Here is my 2 cents on this matter. I was skimming through all the replies trying to find a solution for my transmission DSG jerking issue in my 2008 Audi A3, actually been having this issue for 1.5 yrs now roughly a couple of months after buying it brand new. I believe my odometer is at 33k now, but I notice the jerking issue back when it was around 10k. At ... Read More

Audi A3 Lease Questions

• Re: 2009 A3 Lease info [gaeta21]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 9, 2009 2:42:07 AM

  Hi gaeta21. Yes, Audi Financial Services' 42 month lease program is different than its 36 month program. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2009 A3 Lease info [westoftown]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 6, 2009 2:45:38 AM

  Hi westoftown. Here's the info that you're looking for. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 Audi A3 2.0 Premium with quattro and 15,000 miles per year are .00104 and 47%, respectively. You never mentioned the exact trim level, term, or mileage allowance that you're interested in, so I had to make some assumptions. Let me know if ... Read More

• Re: A3 Incentives and Lease Numbers [southfla]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 10, 2009 2:56:02 AM

  I'd be happy to help you out, southfla. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 A3 2.0T Premium FWD with 10,000 miles per year are .00104 and 50%, respectively. This lease program is scheduled to run through September 30th. It is very possible that Audi's October program will be different. Any additional discount that you would be able ... Read More

A3? Subaru? VW Wagon?

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

  Written by: nomowhale on Aug 19, 2009 9:25:23 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 ... Read More

Audi A3 Lease Questions

• Re: A3 Incentives and Lease Numbers [eoseire]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 17, 2009 3:54:05 AM

  Hi eoseire. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 A3 2.0T quattro with 15,000 miles per year are .00103 and 50%, respectively. You never mentioned how long you want to lease for or what mileage allowance you need, so I had to make some assumptions. Let me know if you want something different. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying ... Read More

Audi A3 Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Re: 2009 price? [musickitty]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 19, 2009 2:51:37 AM

  Hi musickitty. You can look up the dealer invoice price of the exact A3 model that you are interested in right here at Edmunds.com. Here's a link to the A3 pricing page for your convenience: Audi A3 Pricing. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

New A3 Owners - Give Us Your Report!

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

  Written by: large on May 22, 2009 1:24:28 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 ... Read More

Audi A3 Lease Questions

• Is this a good deal?

  Written by: korgem1 on May 20, 2009 9:24:31 PM

  Hi, I'm getting this lease quote from local Audi dealer: 2009 A3 MSRP 32800.00 (Prem, OpenSky, Auto, Front Track) 36 months lease 10k miles/year with 1800.00 out of pocket. They quoted me 420/month. Can someone provide some inputs? What is the fair number I should pay per month? If you recently got A3 lease, can you share your numbers? Thanks,

• Re: 2009 FWD A3 February rates [hurls65]

  Written by: Car_man on May 12, 2009 2:50:37 AM

  Hi hurls65. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 A3 2.0 FWD with 12,000 miles per year are .00081 and 51%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2009 A4 Avant Premium are .00160 and 51%, respectively. Audi is still providing $500 conquest cash to current owners of select vehicles who lease a new A4. ... Read More

• Re: 2009 FWD A3 February rates [quincylu]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 19, 2009 3:48:18 AM

  Hi quincylu. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a base 2009 A3 2.0T FWD with 15,000 miles per year are .00059 and 49%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2009 FWD A3 February rates [jd25]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 5, 2009 2:36:36 AM

  Hi jd25. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 A3 2.0T FWD S-Line with 15,000 miles per year are .00059 and 46%, respectively. This car's residual value would increase 2% for a lease with only 12,000 miles per year and 3% for a 10k lease. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2009 FWD A3 February rates [jd25]

  Written by: quincylu on Feb 4, 2009 8:33:36 PM

  A3 2.0T 6 speed manual transmission convenience package open sky system MSRP $30,345 price paid with Audi Care $29,500 36 months/15k miles money factor .0011 residual 48% monthly pmt with tax $452 - no money down

• Re: 2009 FWD A3 February rates [jd25]

  Written by: quincylu on Feb 4, 2009 7:17:14 PM

  Just left the Audi dealership and walked away with a 2009 A3. Residual was 52% for 10,000, 50% for 12,000 and 48% for 15,000. This included the Audi Care package which I wast told bumps up the residual percentage by 1%. Hope this helps.

• Re: 2.0T A3 Lease Question [maxbos]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 28, 2009 4:26:34 AM

  Hey maxbos. Here's the latest info for this model. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a base 2009 A3 2.0T FWD with 10,000 miles per year are .00103 and 52%, respectively. Since you are a current Audi owner or lessee you probably qualify for the $750 loyalty incentive that is currently available on AFS leases of this model Make ... Read More

• Re: AUDI A 4 - 2009 [botero]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 14, 2009 2:48:07 AM

  Hi botero. This is actually the Audi A3 lease questions discussion. You will have better luck finding out answers to your questions on the A4 over in the "Audi A4 Lease Questions" discussion. Please post any future messages about it there. Since we're already here, here's the info that you're looking for. Audi's lease program for the 2009 A4 varies by trim level, term, and mileage allowance. I will have to ... Read More

Subaru WRX wagon vs Audi A3

• Re: Subaru WSX wagon vs Audi A3 [jordanh]

  Written by: chadx on Dec 11, 2008 10:45:57 AM

  "Any idea if Audi is planning on releasing the 2.0 with AWD anytime soon? " Audi A3 2.0T quattro drive (AWD) is available for 2009. EPA Mileage Estimates - Automatic (City / Highway): 21 mpg / 28 mpg; Range in Miles: 304.5 mi. / 406 mi. http://www.edmunds.com/new/2009/audi/a3/101054091/researchlanding.html

Audi A3 Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• 2009 Pricing - Any Thoughts?

  Written by: trulynow on Nov 9, 2008 4:18:45 PM

  Hello there, I really like the A3 (am coming from a BMW 330xi and need something smaller), but haven't seen much discussion on pricing for the 2009 models. I'm still balancing whether to go DSG or manual, and here's my first "internet only" offer from a dealer in Virginia. How does it strike you in the Audi community? The following is full description and Costco/internet price for an in-stock 2009 2.0 ... Read More

Audi A3

• Re: Audi A3 Diesel coming for the USA ?? [reality2]

  Written by: nomowhale on Oct 17, 2008 2:49:07 PM

  I heard the same thing. So which is true--overpriced or no supply? I am not sure. One thing I do know is that it is a great car. I wish I could get my hands on the TDI version. If what I read is true maybe late in 2009.

• Re: AUDI A3 2.0T [andys120]

  Written by: f8u1e on Sep 13, 2008 11:13:37 AM

  The order is for a 2009 model and I have been trying to get it approved since June!

Audi A3 Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Re: More Quote on 08 A3 (Socal Area) [malibu8]

  Written by: 4hero on Aug 1, 2008 8:36:25 AM

  2008 Audi A3 2.0T Automatic tranismission Lava gray - exterior Black leather - interior Open sky system Heated front seats Bluetooth phone prep Audi DVD navigation w/ Ipod adaptor Premium package Convenience package Bi-xenon headlights M.S.R.P. - $36,220.00 + fee's (tax, title, license) Your price - $32,064.14 + fee's (tax, title, license) I just wanted Lava Gray + audio package, but the dealer said this is the closest they could find ... Read More

• Re: A3 CPO in Socal Orange County [audifans]

  Written by: huntzinger on Jul 28, 2008 11:18:57 AM

  I'd tell him that you would much rather special-order an '09 that has just the options you want, instead of paying top dollar for an over-laden '08 leftover that has "junk that you don't want"...particularly if you want to talk him down on the '08 leftover. You can also mention that you know that Audi has been accepting 2009 orders on their computer system for a couple of months now, so ... Read More

Changes You'd Like To See in the A3

• 2009 is on order ... sort of

  Written by: huntzinger on Jun 2, 2008 7:45:08 AM

  Things that I would have liked to have seen: a) A diesel motor option. b) Some exterior color that's NOT on the VW GTI list. Currently, the Azure Blue that's supposed to be available for 09 is on a "delayed introduction". No word yet as to what its ETA might be, so we might cancel the order...can save $5K if we buy a GTI, or a 2008 left-over. c) Cloth interior ... Read More

Audi A3

• Re: 2009 A3 [andres3]

  Written by: huntzinger on Jun 2, 2008 6:45:32 AM

  Same as what diggydoc1 said: from a local dealership. We have a 2009 on order ... as of Friday, it has been accepted into production, but there was a "call Factory" note on it that needed to be resolved. Heard back from our salesman on Saturday - - the note was because the color of Azure Blue is going to be a "Delayed Introduction". What "delayed" that means could be Oct ... Read More

• color question

  Written by: diggydoc1 on May 24, 2008 8:54:25 AM

  I noticed the 2009 A3 has Meteor Grey as a color choice. Has anyone seen this Audi color in person on other vehicles? I know that sensible people will differ on matters of taste, but I'm just interested in any impressions.

• Euro delivery of 2009 A3?

  Written by: huntzinger on Mar 21, 2008 2:46:41 PM

  Hi all, Been awhile since I've really been active on Edmunds. Wife is thinking about an A3 and if I heard correctly, isn't Audi now offering a European delivery program (finally)? In either case, was wondering if anyone knows when 2009 production is going to start...looks like 2008 was into the USA by roughly August, so I was wondering if we could do a May/June order for July/August pickup of an ... Read More

Audi A3 Lease Questions

• Re: New A3 lease deal?

  Written by: rong on Jul 27, 2007 10:43:18 AM

  Does anybody know if Audi is expected to renew it lease program on the 2008 A3? are they coming in August? I am also looking at the A4 and the BMW 328 and so far the BMW with leather, auto, sport Pckg for $465 with first payment DMV and security deposit seems to be the best deal. A4 is the end of its life (2009 new model) and the A3 has ... Read More