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4.75 out of 5 stars

Solid as a Rock

johnny wants S3, 04/24/2007
2006 Audi A3 3.2 quattro 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Outfitted the A3 3.2 with a Miltek Catback Exhaust and a K&N Air filter to let the car breathe easier and help with gas mileage. However the utterly cool throaty exhaust note before now has the wow factor to compliment everything else on this ride. Got everything except nav and Bluetooth; the car is a pleasure to tool around in with precise handling, brakes, low road-noise and comfortable seating. The Bose system kicks and I absolutely love the Xenon Directional Headlights. My car geek friends are constantly amazed by the DSG transmission and how settled the car is at even 120+. Had the opportunity to drive the car in a recent torrential downpour and the Quattro was just amazing.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great

J. Kreg, 12/23/2006
2006 Audi A3 3.2 quattro 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Vehicle has been great! Engine has excellent acceleration with 250 horses and automatic transmission shifts almost like a manual. I have 18" rims and my windows tinted and it has been a head turner. Great for younger people, if they can afford it. Only dislike is the size. I need more room in the back, but then I'd have to go on to an A4 right? Better gas mileage also.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Never Again

DavidK45, 08/28/2008
2006 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

The 2.0 liter turbo jerks a lot and gas mileage is average. Rides great on the highway but too "loose" in the city. I have had several problems with my car and am just glad it is under warranty (though a new battery is not covered). My battery completely died after two years. The clip for the sunshade on the Open Sky system broke (as is common) and was replaced by a non-matching black clip (interior is grey). At 21,500 miles, my manual transmission broke where 1st gear and reverse did not work. My car is currently in the shop (over one week now) and Audi is going to replace the transmission since they are afraid the problem could spread to the other gears if they rebuild it.

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1.25 out of 5 stars

Reliability is terrible

jopsomer, 10/26/2009
2006 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I've had an Audi A3 2006 and it's been nothing but trouble, with numerous repair visits to the dealer (covered by warranty until recently). The problem areas have been the fuel injection system and various electronic components. Just in the last 6 months, I've been to the dealer 7 times. If you like to spend time in the waiting room of your dealership, this is the car for you. Otherwise, there are much better (and cheaper) choices out there.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Love It!

KK, 02/20/2010
2006 Audi A3 3.2 quattro 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I love driving this car! It handles great around corners and has a nice tight suspension. The extra moon roof is a great addition. Not too happy with the cellphone charger application as it became out of date pretty fast but the bluetooth on the other hand was ahead of its time. Only at 38,000kms and pretty happy with it. I found when I put winter tires on it was really quite noisy in the car. So far the only issue I have had with it is my rear tail light keeps burning out and I am not sure why? I still need to take it in for some kind of recall with the gas cap issue. People actually stop me and ask me about this car, too bad they won't be making it with the 3.2 anymore.

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