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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 A3, so we've included reviews for other years of the A3 since its last redesign.
Loved All But A Minor Detail
Alice, 12/30/2017
2015 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI Premium 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I LOVED this vehicle. I had it a year, leasing it. I owned it in an area with several feet of snow and even in the fwd version with factory tires she handled excellent. I honestly I had great experience and only got out of the car and did not purchase due to two things. The first was that I do not have children, and only rarely do my back seats get used. Well one day I went to open my back door and the handle fell off, this was at about 800 miles (got it with 15) on the vehicle. Since it was a lease I thought this would be an easy go in and get it fixed. Wrong. They tried charging me just to look at it - over $100 - and then said that the warranty on the vehicle would not cover this as it was wear and tear. I was in disbelief as I only had used the back door on that car a handful of times. After fighting the dealership and calling corporate, they agreed to at least look at it for free. It ended up being a very simple fix, and they didn't charge me - though the bill they almost gave me was for over $300. The second was simply a cost thing. The first oil change on her was over $350. I understand other things are checked and such, but honestly the cost of the one visit was as much as my payment. I LOVED the vehicle and would definitely get another, I would just be VERY mindful of cost to own and warranty!
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Come on now, do your homework.
Bigstepper, 03/09/2016
updated 09/09/2016
2015 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro 2dr Convertible AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I researched the A3 and test drove it a handful of times before buying it. What I don't understand, therefore, are reviewers who are critical of the car (or any new car, for that matter) on things that should be obvious. Come on now, before spending your hard earned money, didn't you do your homework? You complain that the seats aren't heated, and the GPS is not what you like. Really? I think it's one thing to have 'failed' experiences, like poor reliability or gas mileage, but if you wanted certain features, why did you buy the car? That all said, the A3 is a great compact car. I love the look and feel. And features. Follow up: 6+ months/6500 miles: 2015 A3 Cabriolet still looks and runs great. No issues. Had the oil change/5k service done at the dealer. Averaging 34.5 mpg on highway, and 25mpg around town. Nice combination of power, looks and economy for a 4-passenger convertible. The retractable top folds into half of the trunk, allowing you to use the unused space for small luggage, thus making it more practical than a Mazda Miata or 'hard top' cabriolet.
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awdadict, 05/20/2015
2015 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Nice little car with decent performance, however, the transmission required replacement after 9300 miles and 8 months of ownership. Manufacturing defect or not, this is an unacceptably low level of quality. I traded the car in on a different brand of vehicle immediately after the transmission was replaced. At least the repair was covered under warranty. Also, the mixed city/highway gas mileage is overrated. I consistently got near the bottom of the range, without hammering on the accelerator all the time. I got good mileage on long trips, though.
2015 Audi A3 1.8 Premium w/ Driver Assist Package
danf7, 11/01/2014
2015 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI Premium 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I just starting leasing the A3 in white with chocolate leather for much less per month than I was paying for my Volvo S60. The back up camera and driver assist (blind spot system) work well and are nice features. The MMI system is excellent and easy to use. The displays and controls are built well. The panoramic sunroof, xenon headlights, LED lights, rain sensor wipers and overall styling made me choose this car over BMW 2 series, Volvo S60 and Mercedes CLA 250. You get so many features in the base model compared to competitors. I would have liked stiffer steering and more power in the 1.8 engine especially in sport mode, but overall I'm very pleased.
Be Careful
Cjones, 01/12/2020
2015 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI Premium Plus 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought my A3 with 14k miles on it in March of 2018 and up until last week have really enjoyed driving it. On my way home the engine started misfiring and went into limp mode. Thinking it was a simple fix I had the ignition coils replaced and the spark plugs changed (a problem which is common and described in detail on a local dealership website). When that didn't fix it I took it into my nearest dealership which is two hours away (wishing I had looked into that first). This is were my happy Audi story ends the dealership called to tell me that my car with 45k miles now needs a new engine even though the oil has been changed as recommended. To add to the joy that is this story because I bought the car used and the powertrain warranty expired four months ago I am now responsible for the thirteen thousand dollar repair. I should have known there was a reason that Audi only used this engine for two years but I really loved the look of this car. I have asked the service manager multiple times what would have caused this or what I could have done to stop it, all he keeps telling me is that there was no way of knowing this was happening. I have been reaching out to Audi hoping to get some help so fingers crossed. I guess the summary of this is be careful and make sure you have your car checked out while it is still under warranty.
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