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Great car let down by DSG
ic70, 09/21/2010
2006 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
I wanted a fun-to-drive car, with a bit more luxury. The A3, being based on the GTI, should be fun-to-drive, and come with nice Audi touches, so I thought this was the car for me. The Audi comfort touches are all there, but sadly, the fun-to-drive was not. The major problem is that in Drive mode, the DSG transmission like to conserve fuel, so it keeps rpm low (1500rpm). This means that when you need power, it takes a long second or two to kick down 2-3 gears to get going, which really really kills the fun-to-drive factor. On Sport mode, it's nice and aggressive (never drops below 3000 rpm), but for daily driving, it's a little too "caffeinated."
Very VERY Disappointed
Baz Naz, 05/04/2009
2006 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was excited to finally own an Audi. At first the car was fun to drive then things started to go wrong at around 12,000 miles. First the diaphragm for the turbo. Then the DSM Transmission failed. Had to get towed. After my dealer rebuilt the transmission the car lurches into gear never a smooth take off. Last week the entire cam shaft had to be replaced because the lobes on the shaft that drive the fuel pump worn completely through the follower and into the pump itself. Check engine light comes on constantly. Engine uses 1 quart of oil every 4,000 miles. Sun roof cover has been broken 3 times since I got the car and now is fixed with a temporary paper clip. Ugghhh!
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all of these reviews are dead on
Pisha, 07/19/2006
2006 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It's incredibly fun to drive. Fast, fast, fast. And agile! I wouldn't bother with a MT b/c the DSG lives up to the hype - definitely get it without the sport package because the paddles are a blast. The 2.0 is doing 80 before you realize, so the 3.2 must be incredible. When you fold down the back seats there is plenty of room. Definitely test before considering any comparable vehicles.
DSG Transmission Problems
Bill, 04/13/2006
2006 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Car was great until around 7300 miles; then I heard a noise that sounded like an aircraft turbine engine. Took it to the dealer, who determined it was the transmission, but said they would have to notify Audi to determine what work could be done. Took Audi 6 days to decide to replace the transmission, which had to be shipped from Germany. It appears that if the dealer hadn't contacted Audi to pressure them to make a decision, Audi would still be deciding what action, if any, they were going to take. So, 2 weeks after problem surfaced I finally got the car back. Now I'm concerned about the reliability of the DSG transmission. Didn't get any help from Audi Customer Relations Advocate either!
Now I Get It!
Florida commuter, 05/22/2009
2006 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I needed a decent mileage, daily commuter that I could live with. Looked at domestic and Japanese offerings - settled on an 06' A3, 2.0T, DSG, 25,000 miles for $19k. The hatch layout provides extra room when I need it. This car is fun, fun, fun. Don't know how I ever lived without DSG trans. My 1st Audi and handles awesome. Had a 09' S4 convertible loaner during last service w/o DSG and couldn't wait to get mine back. Both front and back armrest latches have broken and there was a turbo problem - handled under warranty with loaner. The little problems are worth the fun factor for me!