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  • Price Drop
    $10,480
    fair price
    $10 below market
    • 99,451 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 5 Seats, 30 City / 42 Hwy MPG
    • AutoNation Volkswagen Carlsbad (Carlsbad, CA)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Carlsbad, CA / 1,958 miles away from Columbus, OH

    The following items have been reconditioned on this vehicle: new brakes! Leather SeatsRear SpoilerBlack; Leather Seating SurfacesBrilliant Black...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKJAFM6CA031156
    Stock: CA031156
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-27-2025

    • 78,734 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 5 Seats, 30 City / 42 Hwy MPG
    • Reds Auto and Truck (Longmont, CO)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Longmont, CO / 1,169 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Red's is pleased to present this 2012 Audi A3 TDI! This awesome A3 just hit our lot with only 78,000 miles on the odometer! This A3 comes well equippe...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKJAFMXCA048638
    Stock: 2025-265
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-04-2025

    • 75,146 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 5 Seats, 22 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Select Motors (Wichita, KS)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
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    Located in Wichita, KS / 793 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Reduced price is firm.Get ready to rev up your driving experience with this sleek and stylish Silver 2012 Audi A3! Equipped with a powerful 2.0L DOHC ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKEAFM7CA127110
    Stock: B6923
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $5,595
    great price
    $3,369 below market
    • 111,608 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 5 Seats, 22 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Asata Car Sales (Los Angeles, CA)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
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    Located in Los Angeles, CA / 1,979 miles away from Columbus, OH

    The 2011 Audi A3 2.0T Wagon combines sporty driving dynamics with the practicality of a wagon, making it an ideal choice for drivers who want both sty...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUBEAFM7BA008486
    Stock: T-7
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-04-2025

    • 129,651 miles
    • 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 5 Seats, 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Knox Auto Sales (Dunn, NC)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Dunn, NC / 402 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Check out this Audi wagon!! 2012 Audi A3 2.0T Quattro Premium Plus with 129k miles. This is a sharp hatchback with leather interior, dual sunroofs, al...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUMFAFM7CA017860
    Stock: 017860
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $6,300
    great price
    $1,396 below market
    • 135,645 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
    • 5 Seats, 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Balic Autos (Lanham, MD)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
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    Located in Lanham, MD / 329 miles away from Columbus, OH

    3 Owner 22 Service Record No Accident Clean Title Cruise Control Stability Control Traction Control Hill Holder Control Humidity/Dewpoint Sensors Carg...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUMFAFM3BA085684
    Stock: 085684
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 10-23-2024

  • $8,495
    good price
    $3,583 below market
    • 73,819 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
    • 5 Seats, 22 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Torres Automotive Group (Orem, UT)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
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    Located in Orem, UT / 1,516 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Visit Konig Automotive Group online at konig-automotive.com or call us at 8**-6**-1*** today to schedule your test drive.

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUBEAFM5BA137634
    Stock: 10560
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-14-2025

  • $8,500
    good price
    $945 below market
    • 75,808 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 5 Seats, 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • University Motors (West Lafayette, IN)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
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    Located in West Lafayette, IN / 218 miles away from Columbus, OH

    purchase any preowned vehicle from our large inventory here at University Motors drive worry free. Let University Motors show you how easy it is to fi...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUMFAFM7BA013628
    Stock: 1284
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 11-03-2024

  • $7,999
    fair price
    $619 below market
    • 115,798 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 5 Seats, 22 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Beaverton INFINITI (Portland, OR)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Portland, OR / 2,038 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Meteor Gray Pearl Effect 2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium FrontTrak FrontTrak 6-Speed Automatic S tronic 2.0L 4-Cylinder FSI DOHC Turbocharged Black Leather....

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUBEAFM3BA033935
    Stock: P9092A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-06-2025

  • $8,995
    fair price
    $913 below market
    • 100,143 miles
    • 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 5 Seats, 22 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Autoplex Motors (Lynnwood, WA)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Lynnwood, WA / 2,011 miles away from Columbus, OH

    The 2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Plus PZ boasts a powerful 2.0L Turbo I4 engine with 200hp and 207ft. lbs. of torque, delivering a dynamic driving experi...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKEAFM5BA018966
    Stock: 13015
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-11-2025

  • New Listing
    $8,495
    fair price
    $91 above market
    • 104,446 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 5 Seats, 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Bespoke Auto LLC (Canton, MA)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
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    Located in Canton, MA / 628 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Quattro All Wheel Drive, S-Line package, Panorama roof, Bluetooth, Cold Weather package, !7" wheels. Clean title and Carfax, excellent condition in...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUDFAFM2BA020549
    Stock: 2713
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 02-26-2025

  • Price Drop
    $9,690
    fair price
    $908 above market
    • 98,475 miles
    • No accidents, 6 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 5 Seats, 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • DecentRide.Com (West Chester, OH)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
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    Located in West Chester, OH / 95 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Blue 2011 Audi A3 2.0T Quattro Station Wagon 4D 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter Auto, 6-Speed w/Dbl Clutch.An extremely impressive history showing on Carfax r...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUMFAFM3BA066262
    Stock: 066262
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $7,500
    fair price
    $10 above market
    • 108,700 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 5 Seats, 30 City / 42 Hwy MPG
    • Lakeland Car Company (Grand Rapids, MI)
    • Bluetooth
    • Leather Seats
    • Power Driver Seat
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
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    Located in Grand Rapids, MI / 253 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Our 2011 Audi A3 Premium 2.0L TDI Hatchback, with Sport package, is shown off in Ibis White and is ready for you. Powered by a 2.0 Liter Turbo Charged...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUBJBFM0BA052976
    Stock: 052976
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Price Drop
    $7,988
    fair price
    $141 below market
    • 121,739 miles
    • 1 accident, 4 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 5 Seats, 22 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Auto Connections Seattle (Seattle, WA)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Seattle, WA / 2,014 miles away from Columbus, OH

    We work with CUDL (Credit Union Direct Financing) and sort through the puzzle to find great options that suit your purchase. Given our Boutique size w...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUBEAFM7BA015583
    Stock: 015583
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-12-2025

    • 127,931 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 5 Seats, 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Motorcars of Nashville (Mount Juliet, TN)
    • Bluetooth
    • Leather Seats
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Power Driver Seat
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Mount Juliet, TN / 333 miles away from Columbus, OH

    --- **ALL QUALIFIED USED EVs AND PLUG-IN VEHICLES INCLUDE A TAX CREDIT UP TO $4,000!** **SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!** All prices include a **$500 disc...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKEAFM2DA029328
    Stock: 029328
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 01-14-2025

    • 92,824 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 5 Seats, 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • EURO 2 MOTORS (Spring, TX)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
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    Located in Spring, TX / 989 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Introducing the 2011 Audi A3 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, a dynamic blend of sophistication, performance, and practicality that is ready to elevate your...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUMFAFM1BA065742
    Stock: 065742
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-15-2025

    • 122,051 miles
    • No accidents, 5 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 5 Seats, 22 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Affordable Auto (Tulsa, OK)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Tulsa, OK / 758 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Are you looking for an AFFORDABLE AUTO? Come see us at 6040 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK 74146!FINANCING AVAILABLEWAUBFAFM0BA150577

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUBFAFM0BA150577
    Stock: BH150577
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-07-2025

    • 98,794 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 5 Seats, 30 City / 42 Hwy MPG
    • Hatchco (Layton, UT)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Layton, UT / 1,522 miles away from Columbus, OH

    2011 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium Plus - Clean Title - Clean CarFax- Non Smoker Introducing our 2011 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium Plus in Meteor Gray Pearl Effe...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKJAFM4BA036628
    Stock: 25122
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-07-2025

  • New Listing
    • 116,587 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 5 Seats, 22 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Shogun Auto Center (Hanford, CA)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Hanford, CA / 2,000 miles away from Columbus, OH

    2011 Audi A3 2.0T Wagon S Line | Bright Red | Low Miles | $Priced to Go! Turn heads with this stunning bright red Audi A3 wagon featuring the S Line ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKEAFM2BA023994
    Stock: 023994
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-13-2025

  • New Listing
    • 158,054 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 5 Seats, 22 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Insight Motors (Tempe, AZ)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Tempe, AZ / 1,667 miles away from Columbus, OH

    2011 Audi A3 Premium Runs and drives Great, Vin # WAUBFAFM9BA169600 Clean Title, 2.0-liter I4 Turbo, Ice Cold A/C, 6 speed automatic Transmission,...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUBFAFM9BA169600
    Stock: I2657
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-12-2025

    • 111,225 miles
    • Insurance loss reported, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 5 Seats, 30 City / 42 Hwy MPG
    • Contract Automotive (Las Vegas, NV)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Las Vegas, NV / 1,764 miles away from Columbus, OH

    FOR DETAILS PLEASE CALL OR TEXT 7**-6**-7***. 2011 AUDI A 3, 2.0T Premium Wagon Turbocharged Diesel. Only 111K miles on it. S- line and Premium packag...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Issue reported

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKJAFM3BA035633
    Stock: 035633
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-05-2025

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thisisnick, 09/30/2020
2011 Audi A3 2.0T PZEV Premium 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Most reviews on this car come from 0-2 years after it was new. That's all well and good if you're looking for a general features list, but won't give you an idea of what it's like to own this car with years under its belt and gremlins shaken out. Here, I'll outline the maintenance I've done on this car and my opinions of it so that late buyers can make a more informed decision. For … reference, my vehicle is a 2011 2.0 TFSI (EA888 Gen1) with a manual transmission, s-line trim (on the standard suspension), with tech package (bluetooth, heated seats and mirrors.) It's bone stock, with 83k miles on the clock. First off, the problems. Starting with the worst of it, the engine in this car (EA888 Gen1) has a recall on the timing chain tensioner that you should absolutely be aware of. The factory tensioner can fail at any time without warning, causing severe damage to the interference engine. If this maintenance hasn't been done on the car you want to buy, budget $800-$1200 to have it done preventatively IMMEDIATELY or you'll be sorry. Most vehicles have had this maintenance, but not all! A good mechanic can check if this was done in less than an hour. I had this maintenance done this year. On the subject of timing, the chain is subject to stretch and you should consider replacement at around 120k miles. If you're replacing the chain, also consider replacing the (plastic!!!) guides. A total chain replacement, including the tensioner, guides and chain cost me a little under $2k. The engine is susceptible to carbon buildup. You should have the valves media blasted at least every 50k miles, possibly less. I'm due for this service in about 20k miles. To stave this issue off, change the oil every 5k miles instead of Audi's recommended 10k, My seat backs came unglued in 2020 on an extremely hot summer day. They cost $200 new from Audi, or $15 to fix myself with sandpaper and JB Weld. I chose option B. Intake manifold failed shortly after I bought this car in 2017. The part was still under warranty so it was free to replace. Be aware that the manifold is a plastic, non-serviceable part so if anything fails the only option is to replace it. I haven't run into any issues with the fuel pumps, water pump, AC compressor, or electronics in the car, but forums indicate that others have. Finally, be aware that the car is somewhat small. Be sure to test drive this if you're very tall, as mine was sold to me by a 6'4" man who found it uncomfortable after just a few months. I'm 5'10" and the car fits me fine. ...so are there any good things to say about this car? Yes! First off, it's just plain satisfying to drive. The engine makes enough power where the car never gets in its own way. The interior is barely showing any signs of age at the nearly 10 year mark (some very minor chipping has started near the cup holders), the leather seats have held up well, and the dashboard came at the tail end of the pre-infotainment days so you get physical buttons for everything (unless its a premium plus model, which did come with a touch screen. Visibility is good. Storage space is excellent for the size, as you'd expect for a hatchback. Turning radius is tight, and the car feels nimble surrounded by SUVs. You'll find parking that the big guys can't use and be able to perform quick U-turns on roads where other cars will have to perform awkward K-turns. The exterior has held up admirably to northeastern winters. I don't see any real signs of body rust (though admittedly, I'm careful to touch up paint chips before rusting can occur.) I get regular compliments on the car's styling. If you can find one, the manual transmission is extremely light and satisfying. Engagement is sharp and throttle response is decent. Unfortunately, very few of these cars were made with a 6-speed, and it was only available with front wheel drive. I've had no problems with FWD in winter weather except when my tires had gotten near threadbare. The car is also easily tuned. A stage 1 tune, which is only a software update, will net you an extra 50hp with better fuel economy and no negative effects to the engine. That's an option if you want it. Would I recommend you buy one of these? Maybe for the right price. You have to be the type of person that can keep up with preventative maintenance, and you should have a reputable Audi/VW mechanic nearby just in case. I would not advise somebody who just wants a car that'll work without fuss to buy this. For the record, this car has never left me stranded, but I also pour allot of time and energy (and money) into making sure that that is the case. You should also assess who you're buying the car from, and if they've kept up with this its gremlins. As a final note, most of what I said here also applies to the MK5 GTI. This car is essentially a more refined version of the 4 door GTI of the same age, having more sound deadening, looser steering, and a nicer interior, plus it's cheaper, so make of that what you will.
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