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70,609 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualApexCars.net (Fremont, CA)- Bluetooth
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Located in Fremont, CA / 2,099 miles away from Columbus, OH
Clean CARFAX. Premium Plus! Professionally Detailed, Non-Smoker. ALL OF OUR VEHICLES COME WITH THE BALANCE OF THEIR FACTORY WARRANTY WHEN AVAILABLE AN...
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24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKEAFM5BA013525
Stock: P013525A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-30-2023 
136,000 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualChuck Wise Motors (Portland, OR)- Leather Seats
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Located in Portland, OR / 2,028 miles away from Columbus, OH
HERE IS A GOOD DEAL ON A LUXURY HATCHBACH! EASY FINANCING WITH US! EASY FINANCING! Quick & simple finance application over the phone!!! CHUCK WISE MOT...
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34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)
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VIN: WAUBJAFM7BA011710
Stock: 011710
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-22-2023
113,057 miles1 Accident, 6 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualGoCar Motors (Chatsworth, CA)- Bluetooth
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Located in Chatsworth, CA / 1,994 miles away from Columbus, OH
Runs and Drives Great. First Time Buyers Welcome. We Finance Bad Credit or No Credit (ON APPROVED DOWN PAYMENT) Extended Warranty is Available. Rates ...
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24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUBEAFM8BA147316
Stock: 147316
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-17-2024- New Listing
$6,965115,319 miles4cyl AutomaticCertified Car Center (Fairfax, VA)- Leather Seats
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Located in Fairfax, VA / 308 miles away from Columbus, OH
WOW A SUPER CLEAN **ONE OWNER** 2009 AUDI A3 2.0T WAGON LOADED WITH; **NAVIGATION SYSTEM**, **PREMIUM PACKAGE**, **BLUE TOOTH**, **ALLOY RIMS**, **LEA...
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24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUHF78P19A058070
Stock: 8070C555H
Certified Pre-Owned: No 
115,600 miles1 Accident, 1 Owner, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualRennen Performance (Auburn, ME)- AWD/4WD
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Located in Auburn, ME / 704 miles away from Columbus, OH
2011 Audi A3 2.0T Quattro Premium Plus S-line with 115,600 miles!!! - Aftermarket warranty can be purchased!! Check out this clean Audi A3! This is a ...
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24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUMFAFM1BA157367
Stock: 157367
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-20-2024
97,137 miles1 Accident, 3 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualPit Stop Auto Sales (Kent, WA)- Bluetooth
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Located in Kent, WA / 2,004 miles away from Columbus, OH
The 2013 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Plus Wagon 4D blends luxury, performance, and practicality into one stylish package. This compact wagon offers a dynamic...
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24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKEAFM7DA026909
Stock: P344
Certified Pre-Owned: No
$6,995great price$2,030 below market116,237 miles2 Accidents, 3 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualAutohouse (Tampa, FL)- Leather Seats
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Located in Tampa, FL / 829 miles away from Columbus, OH
CASH PRICE!!! 2012 AUDI A3 HATCHBACK 2.0T WITH 116K MILES - EXCELLENT SERVICE HISTORY - SERVICED REGULARTLY - STOP BY FOR A TEST DRIVE OR GIVE US A CA...
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24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUBEAFM2CA162847
Stock: 3277
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-10-2023- Price Drop
$7,991great price$1,234 below market103,198 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualPDX Motors (Portland, OR)- Leather Seats
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Located in Portland, OR / 2,029 miles away from Columbus, OH
2012 AUDI A3 PREMIUM WAGON103K MILESFULLY LOADEDTRIPLE BLACK COLOR COMBOLEATHER SEATSMOON-ROOFBLACK ALLOY WHEELSFRONT-WHEEL DRIVESERVICES DONE:WATER P...
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24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUBEAFM3CA028073
Stock: 12679
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-06-2024 
58,057 milesInsurance loss reported, 2 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualColumbia Motors (Portland, OR)- Leather Seats
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Located in Portland, OR / 2,027 miles away from Columbus, OH
4dr Wagon 30 MPG CITY! 42 MPG HWY! Bluetooth w/Voice Activation! Navigation! Bose Sound System! Upgraded Wheels! Heated Leather Seats! All Weather Flo...
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34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKJBFM3CA055422
Stock: 055422
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-14-2023
$8,900good price$1,133 below market122,000 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualConnoisseur Motor Cars (Chattanooga, TN)- Leather Seats
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Located in Chattanooga, TN / 371 miles away from Columbus, OH
2012 Audi A3 TDI in Silver over Gray leather. Options include Panoramic roof , Automatic, and S-Line trim. Only 122k miles. A great looking and dri...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
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34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)
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VIN: WAUBJAFM3CA118979
Stock: 118979
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-02-2024
$7,995good price$1,064 below market114,018 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualIncredible Auto Sales (Bountiful, UT)- Leather Seats
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Located in Bountiful, UT / 1,521 miles away from Columbus, OH
Don't over pay! * CLEAN TITLE* Here at Incredible Auto Sales, we strive to offer high quality used vehicles at outstandingly low prices, by passing al...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUBEAFM0CA051665
Stock: C01155
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-27-2024
$9,990good price110,270 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualKelley Autoplex (San Antonio, TX)- Leather Seats
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Located in San Antonio, TX / 1,146 miles away from Columbus, OH
Good running car, no issues. Call or txt for info., at 2** 3**-7***
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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Title Details: Clean Title
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Theft History: No
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34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKJAFM0CA117904
Stock: CA117904
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-13-2024
$9,995fair price$462 below market115,546 milesNo accidents, 6 Owners, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualBooth Motors (Longmont, CO)- Leather Seats
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Located in Longmont, CO / 1,169 miles away from Columbus, OH
Leather Seats, Bluetooth, Touchscreen, Sport Mode, Traction Control, Paddle Shifters, Navigation, Android Car Play, And Backup Camera! Go To BOOT...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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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: WAUKJAFM5CA166080
Stock: 15997
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-17-2024
$10,495good price$707 below market100,375 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualRoseville Auto Plaza (Roseville, CA)- Leather Seats
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Located in Roseville, CA / 2,038 miles away from Columbus, OH
**** LOW MILES AUDI A3 TDI WAGON S-LINE **** AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LOADED WITH LEATHER, MOONROOF, HEATED SEATS, ALLOY WHEELS, ALARM, GREAT MPG, ...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
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34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKJAFM9CA140646
Stock: A4571
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-27-2024- Price Drop
$14,255fair price$83 below market62,557 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualApexCars.net (Fremont, CA)- Leather Seats
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Located in Fremont, CA / 2,099 miles away from Columbus, OH
Clean CARFAX *** LOW MILES *** PANORAMIC ROOF *** ROOF RACKS *** LEATHER *** TDI DIESEL *** VERY CLEAN! Professionally Detailed, Non-Smoker. ALL OF OU...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKJAFM2CA074845
Stock: P074845
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-07-2024 
$12,995fair price$30 below market76,439 milesNo accidents, 4 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualDave Morton Auto Sales (Salem, OR)- Leather Seats
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Located in Salem, OR / 2,051 miles away from Columbus, OH
Looking for a sleek and stylish ride that's both efficient and powerful? Look no further than the 2012 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium Plus! This stunning veh...
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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: WAUKJAFM2CA011406
Stock: 9697
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-05-2024
$6,895100,034 milesNo accidents, 4 Owners, Personal use4cyl AutomaticAnytime Auto Group (Sherman Oaks, CA)- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Sherman Oaks, CA / 1,989 miles away from Columbus, OH
Looking for a stylish and fun-to-drive hatchback that won't break the bank? Look no further than the 2008 Audi A3 2.0T FrontTrak! With its sleek and ...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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Frame Damage: No
Theft History: Yes
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
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25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)
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VIN: WAUNF78P18A072410
Stock: 14686
Certified Pre-Owned: No
$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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Accident Free Vehicle: No
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Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
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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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Accident Free Vehicle: No
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Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
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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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Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
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Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
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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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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: WAUKJAFM1CA084511
Stock: 5448
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-10-2024
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.