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$7,995fair price$496 below market145,488 miles2 Accidents, 3 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualGenesis Auto Sales (Midvale, UT)- Leather Seats
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Located in Midvale, UT / 1,523 miles away from Columbus, OH
NEW AC COMPRESSOR AND MECHATRONICS FOR TRANSMISSION. Call or Text Trevor 8** 6** 6*** or Curtis 4** 8** 3***
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34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)
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VIN: WAUBJAFMXCA096785
Stock: 6785
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-24-2023
$8,999fair price$339 below market95,891 miles2 Accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualElegant Auto Sales (Rancho Cordova, CA)- Leather Seats
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Located in Rancho Cordova, CA / 2,039 miles away from Columbus, OH
, 95,891 Original Low Miles , Clean Title , 90 Day Warranty , Smog Check Pass! , 4 Cylinder Engine 2.0L I4 , 2 Wheel Drive - 2 Wheel Drive , ...
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24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUBEAFM3CA096745
Stock: 14441
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-11-2024
$9,550fair price$79 above market80,931 miles4 Accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualTwo Brothers Auto Sales (Loganville, GA)- Leather Seats
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Located in Loganville, GA / 433 miles away from Columbus, OH
2012 Audi A3 premium 2.0l 4cyl FWD 80k ORIG MILES VIN:WAUBEAFM8CA122854 Runs and drives excellent, no mechanical issues, LOW MILES, just passed emissi...
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24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUBEAFM8CA122854
Stock: 4041
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-05-2024
119,881 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualBerea Auto Mall (Berea, OH)- Leather Seats
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Located in Berea, OH / 107 miles away from Columbus, OH
2012 AUDI A3 2-OWNER CLEAN CARFAX, 2.0L TDI CLEAN DIESEL TURBO, 6-SPEED STRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AIR CONDITIONING, TWIN MOONROOF'S, AUDI NAVIGA...
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34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKJAFM1CA084511
Stock: 5448
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-10-2024
102,596 milesNo accidents, 4 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualAffinity Auto Sales (West Chicago, IL)- Leather Seats
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Located in West Chicago, IL / 305 miles away from Columbus, OH
27W333 NORTH AVE WEST CHICAGO IL 60185 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS VEHCILE CONTACT OUR SALES DEPARTMENT AT 630-912-4500.FINANCING AVAILABLE UNDER PER...
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34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKJAFM4CA162800
Stock: A3102
Certified Pre-Owned: No
89,953 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualCAR2SEEK (Salt Lake City, UT)- Leather Seats
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Located in Salt Lake City, UT / 1,521 miles away from Columbus, OH
S line Audi A3 TDI premium Plus nicely 2quipped, Navigation, Blue-tooth, power seat, key-less entry, Sat. Radio, 30-42 mpg, affordable luxury. Insp...
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34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKJAFMXCA073801
Stock: 10767
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-16-2023
113,651 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualChoice Auto Center (Shrewsbury, MA)- Leather Seats
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Located in Shrewsbury, MA / 599 miles away from Columbus, OH
S LINE WITH A MOONROOF! Shop Choiceautocenter.com WE TAKE TRADES & WE BUY CARS! Please contact us to schedule an appointment. We use market based data...
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24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKEAFM1CA124672
Stock: C5215
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-15-2023
101,745 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualAnytime Auto Group (Sherman Oaks, CA)- Leather Seats
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Located in Sherman Oaks, CA / 1,989 miles away from Columbus, OH
WE HAVE NO DEALER FEES EVER ON ANY ACCESSORIES** NO PAINT PROTECTION FEE** NO WINDOW TINTING FEE** NO THEFT PROTECTION FEE** 2010 Brilliant Black Aud...
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24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUBEAFM1AA008241
Stock: 15498
Certified Pre-Owned: No
84,886 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualBoise Auto Arena (Boise, ID)- AWD/4WD
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Located in Boise, ID / 1,728 miles away from Columbus, OH
Free Carfax Report available on every vehicle! We are happy that you would think of Boise Auto Group when considering your next vehicle purchase. We s...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUMFAFM2CA001310
Stock: 11038
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-24-2024
113,657 miles2 Accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualIncredible Auto Sales (Bountiful, UT)- Bluetooth
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Located in Bountiful, UT / 1,521 miles away from Columbus, OH
What a great value! Recently serviced by our favorite VW/Audi indy shop. New OEM fuel injectors, oil/air separator, MAF and in-tank fuel pump. Looks l...
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24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKEAFM9CA025243
Stock: C00871
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-03-2024- New Listing
$9,873great price$6,030 below market69,742 miles1 Accident, 1 Owner, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualDriveway (In-stock online)Delivery available*- AWD/4WD
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Located in Maplewood, NJ / 454 miles away from Columbus, OH
CarFax 1-Owner,Back-Up Camera,Blind Spot Monitor,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Heated Seats,Keyless Start,Leather Seats,Navigation System,Premium Sound,Satel...
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27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)
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VIN: WAUEFGFF2F1059592
Stock: R1042533A
Certified Pre-Owned: No - Price Drop
$11,965great price$2,734 below market83,796 miles1 Accident, 3 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualCertified Car Center (Fairfax, VA)- AWD/4WD
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Located in Fairfax, VA / 308 miles away from Columbus, OH
2015 AUDI A3 2.0T QUATTRO PREMIUM PLUS THE PERFECT COLOR COMBO RED ON GRAY LOADED WITH; **PREMIUM PACKAGE**, **BLUE TOOTH**, **ALLOY RIMS**, **LEATHER...
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27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)
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VIN: WAUEFGFF1F1015468
Stock: 5468C1180A
Certified Pre-Owned: No - Price Drop
$10,170good price$1,833 below market118,384 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualAudi Hunt Valley (Cockeysville, MD)- AWD/4WD
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Located in Cockeysville, MD / 333 miles away from Columbus, OH
Sun/Moonroof Leather Seats Brilliant Red Titanium Gray; Leather Seating Surfaces This vehicle includes a Money-Back Guarantee* and passed our precis...
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27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)
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VIN: WAUEFGFF5F1128937
Stock: F1128937
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-12-2024 - Price Drop
$8,900great price$1,626 below market93,000 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualA.I. Monroe Auto Sales (Bountiful, UT)- AWD/4WD
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Located in Bountiful, UT / 1,520 miles away from Columbus, OH
ALL WHEEL DRIVE!!! LOW MILES!!! This is a 2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Plus Quattro AWD with only 93,000 miles! It's loaded with all power options such a...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUMFAFM4BA007396
Stock: 007396
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-26-2024 
$16,995fair price$1,645 below market43,176 milesNo accidents, 1 Owner, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualAudi Orland Park (Tinley Park, IL)- AWD/4WD
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Located in Tinley Park, IL / 281 miles away from Columbus, OH
* SUNROOF / MOONROOF *, * GPS NAVIGATION w/ BACK UP CAMERA *, * BLUETOOTH *, * LEATHER INTERIOR *, * HEATED FRONT SEATS *, ** QUATTRO **, 3-Step Heate...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)
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VIN: WAUBFGFFXF1088454
Stock: F1088454
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-26-2024
$10,490good price$1,972 below market103,241 miles2 Accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualAutohighway (Sun Valley, CA)- AWD/4WD
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Located in Sun Valley, CA / 1,983 miles away from Columbus, OH
Autohighway, Inc is a used car reseller based out of Los Angeles, California. Autohighway, Inc has been in business and service our community and beyo...
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24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUMFBFM2DA031706
Stock: 240206
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-10-2024
$14,975good price$1,734 below market73,314 milesNo accidents, 4 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualKarplus Warehouse (Pacoima, CA)- AWD/4WD
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Located in Pacoima, CA / 1,985 miles away from Columbus, OH
2015 Audi A3 2dr Cabriolet quattro 2.0T Premium Plus...CAPITAL ONE AUTO FINANCE PREFERRED DEALER…Wholesale Prices Available to Public now! Hurry these...
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26 Combined MPG (23 City/32 Highway)
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VIN: WAU3FLFF2F1068616
Stock: N068616
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-04-2023
$8,995fair price90,208 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualCarz of Texas (San Antonio, TX)- Leather Seats
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Located in San Antonio, TX / 1,146 miles away from Columbus, OH
2011 AUDI A3 2.0 TDI PREMIUM PLUS WAGON **ONLY 90K MILES!** S-LINE 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES TURBOCHARGED 2.0L DIESEL 4 CYL 6 SPEED SEQUENTIAL SHIFT AUTO MA...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
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Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
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34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKJAFM4BA086834
Stock: 086834
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-12-2024
$9,999fair price$34 above market129,793 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualUnique Imports (Tucson, AZ)- Leather Seats
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Located in Tucson, AZ / 1,645 miles away from Columbus, OH
We offer instant delivery O.A.C. Trades are always welcome, paid or not. We offer competitive financing on our entire fleet. Extended warranties are a...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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27 Combined MPG (23 City/33 Highway)
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VIN: WAUACGFF5F1105178
Stock: X105178
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-04-2023- New Listing
$12,900fair price$427 below market73,000 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualAutomay Car Sales (Oklahoma City, OK)- Leather Seats
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Located in Oklahoma City, OK / 863 miles away from Columbus, OH
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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Salvage Vehicle: No
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Theft History: No
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27 Combined MPG (23 City/33 Highway)
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VIN: WAUACGFF9F1135963
Stock: 135963
Certified Pre-Owned: No 
$15,995fair price$515 below market79,432 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualAuto Trademark (Manassas, VA)- AWD/4WD
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Located in Manassas, VA / 301 miles away from Columbus, OH
2015 AUDI A3 2DR 2.0 PREMIUM PLUS QUATTRO CABRIOLETCall 703-361-6882, Clean Carfax, Well Maintained / Premium Plus Pkg / Driver Assist Pkg / Navigatio...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
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26 Combined MPG (23 City/32 Highway)
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VIN: WAU3FLFF9F1087597
Stock: AT16001
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Consumer Reviews for the Audi A3
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How's this car holding up in 2020? Find out here!
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.
* Delivery of any kind does not apply to Alaska and Hawaii. Contact the dealer for delivery details, restrictions and costs.