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mpg better than advertised.
It's enjoyable to drive, smooth engine, planted, quick . . . and efficient. I bought it new 18 months ago. I never reset the mpg counter one time, and the car now has 30k miles on it. Overall, (NOT just highway) the car shows that I'm getting 39.6 mpg. I calculate my MPG for each tank when I get gas, and most of the time, it's over 40. Mostly, I'm commuting, so I'm driving probably 80% highway, but still, that's better than I could have hoped for. Always use 91 ethanol-free fuel. Reduces engine knock and better mpg. Very nice little car. It is quite small, by the way. Doesn't bother me, but my wife doesn't like it for that reason.
Great car with two major flaws
I love my wife's Q5. Amazing SUV. The best I have ever driven. I loved my Audi A3. It's agile, sporty, comfortable, compact, and the style is beautiful. I love the simple, elegant and sporty lines. My other car is a Porsche Cayman, so I have a very high standard. It is almost perfect. But the two flaws it has are so bad I will never buy an Audi again. Which is really sad, honestly. The first one is the MMI. The connectivity with my phone is spotty. It sometimes works, other times it does not. I am a very, very technical guy who has worked on the cloud, semiconductors that go in the cars, software, etc. I read everything I could find online and could not fix the problem. It's so bad, I now connect the phone to my car using USB-C to make sure it works. But even then, it keeps forgetting my favorites, it keeps asking me if it should turn on Wifi and bluettoth, it sometimes takes four 'clicks' to get to my phone interface in the car. It's simply bad software. Worse, Audi has no plans on updating the software on your car. The dealership told me they only do small point updates to fix specific problems, it's not like you can update to the latest version and get continuous improvements. It's so bad, that there is a black market of MMI software where they will ship you a newer version for a couple hundred bucks. The second major flaw is the dealers. They are terrible. We paid for services upfront, and ended up going to a high-end car shop to get the oil changed because the dealer is useless. They are simply not interested in servicing your car, repairing anything, or even answering your questions. This is a $40K car, and I bought two (other one is a Q5) so I spent a total of around $100K. You can get better service at McDonald's. [Two year update: I feel the same, great car, terrible software. I have received no updates on the software. In today's age this is unacceptable ] Again, I am really sad for the situation because I LOVE everything else about my A3 and my Q5.
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- Premium Sedan w/40 TFSIMSRP: $32,561117 mi away
- Premium Sedan w/40 TFSIMSRP: $27,890In-stock online
- Premium Sedan w/40 TFSIMSRP: $32,990In-stock online
Never again
I have been driving VWs since my 1972 Bug, and decided to upgrade to an 2022 Audi A3. It has spent more time in the shop than on the road. The first repair took the dealer two months to get the part needed. It is now in the shop for a repair of the air conditioning system. So far it has taken three weeks to get the part. Still waiting to get my car back. Stay away from Audi. Update 1-1-2025, still problems. Check engine indicator coming on and service is having a problem finding the problem. Update 3/31/25, AC not working again. Waiting for a part, AGAIN!
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Fits like a glove
This is my first intro to luxury sedan , and I’m loving it, did 10,000 klm in 3 months since I own it so much fun to drive and fuel efficient, little bit of a small trunk but with the easy fold down seats I can carry a lot more. Engine has a serious power kick. The seats are super comfy and the controls and touch screen are within easy reach.
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Best Car I’ve Ever Owned
The 2022 Audi A3 is the perfect balance of power, handling, ride, tech and efficiency I’ve ever had the pleasure of owning and I’ve been driving since 1973. The mild hybrid system combined with the smoothest start/stop system I’ve ever driven has allowed me to far exceed the EPA highway mileage, routinely hitting 42 mpg on trips from Connecticut to NYC. The ability to coast down hills with the engine off is a hyper milers dream come true. The 201 SHP is more than adequate and the compliant ride, comfortable seats and precise handling make it a joy to drive. This car should definitely be on your list.