1997 Audi A3 1.8 from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Crappy car and crappy service
Faults:
In first 3 weeks I got steam coming out from my air conditioner; to fix that 500 Euros.
Clutch got broken; 300 Euros.
It does not pass NCT 3 times because of CO2 emissions, so that was about 800 Euro to replace the exhaust system, and it still does not pass it.
Air conditioner was working only on 2 and 4 positions.
My sunroof sometimes opened itself.
General Comments:
It is comfortable car and reasonably fast if you need that. But it gives you more problems than you expect, even when the engine is looking good.
I am really disappointed with Audi service at my local dealer. I have try to arrange a car check with them 3 times in row, and they never get back to me, but always promised to.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 6th October, 2008
15th May 2001, 15:54
I had exactly the same problem with the immobilizer on a 1995 A4. It started about 18 months after purchase and went back for (unsuccessful) repairs about 18 times. I finally traded it in February 2001 against an...A2! I am delighted with the A2, so far!!