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4.88 out of 5 stars

Very smooth ride

Matthew, 11/13/2005
2006 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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It has the same engine as the A4 with a smaller, lighter chassis, so it is quick. I feel NO turbo lag at all -- amazing! I got the premium, cold weather and open sky packages. Seat heaters are great and premium makes this feel like a higher end car. I don't recommend the BOSE radio - not impressive during test drive and not worth it at $900. I'm an audio guy but the standard one is really about the same. Ride is quite stiff even without the sport package's tight suspension - you decide if tighter is better. Audi has a bad reliability reputation, but this model is not new -- it's been around in Europe for quite a while. Overall, a very refined machine.

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4 out of 5 stars

Just got it and love it

john m, 11/22/2005
2006 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Just bought my A3 yesterday and I have to say that I am impressed. I went from the VW Jetta GLS VR6 to the smooth 2.0 T and it is night and day. The DSG transmission is a must. The open sky is very enjoyable. The car drives smoothly at low and high speeds and has enough kick to make it a sport's car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Worth the wait!

Lotus72, 03/24/2006
2006 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I had been looking to replace my VW Passat for the past year. The new Passats left me cold, I was waiting for the new GTI but after comparing the two and driving the A3 I had to have the Audi. Had mine special ordered as black, silver & grey are the only colors dealers seem to be stocking in the Northeast. I had mine done in white and it really stands out and shows off the cars lines. Great driving, awesome performance (zero turbo lag) and superb roadholding. Will dust many more expensive cars. Front seats very comfortable and sound system rocks.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Performance, Luxury for the dough!

Andy and Marcia, 11/23/2005
2006 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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We bought our car after seeing one in a shopping mall. Took a test drive, loved it bought one blue, opensky, dsg, premium pkg for 31 k ... car is worth every dime. It drives like a dream , and is a blast to drive around town. We are both 6'-0 and we have room in front even with folks in the back. We have owned an Avalon, Caravan, Blazer over the years and this is our first Audi. It may be entry level but it has a ton of bang for the buck !! I'm telling all my 50 something pals about this car!! BMW and Mercedes watch out as this car blows you guys away. It is more fun to drive in a lot of ways than my 1973 Jensen Healey.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

4DR TT

EricT, 03/23/2006
2006 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I purchased my A3 w/sport, convenience, cold weather, Bose, Open Sky and Xenon in Jan. CPO vehicle with 4,000 miles so I got the 6 yr/100k warrantee. I know who the previous owner was. Traded my 00 VR6 VW Jetta. I loved my VW but this car is it. The looks and build quality are top notch. Performance for a 4 cyl Turbo is fantastic. This thing goes. The exhaust note when on the gas is music to my ears. Just loud enough to let you know that this baby has a little something under the hood. Xenon lights are great, Bose is plenty fine, I am not an audiophile and my girls really like the glass over the rear seats. Ergonomics are just right inside. Just a solid package for around 30K.

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