AUDI A3 BUYERS GUIDE | DO NOT BUY Without Watching this!
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I just bought a 2017 A3 premium plus. So far so good. 71k miles, one owner, all major services (30,50,and 70K mile) services performed at the Audi dealership. Actually cost me less than my 2020 WRX.
Awesome! Delighted to hear that sounds like a beauty
Just bought mine yesterday ! Same year and model. I love it !
How is the a3 now ? Lol
gonna get one soon! 65k miles, one owner too, can't wait. how has it treated you up til now??
How is the car ? I looking similar ? How is it owning it now for months
I’m on my second A3. Apart from very expensive dealer servicing, no issues at all.
Im driving A3 2.0 TDI sedan version, not quattro though and manuel but I really love it and the sound from the speakers from Bang & Olufsen are very good, great look, very nice interior with cheap insurance, low consumption and flawless for the last 3 years I've owned it.
Considering it is a tdi would you say it sounds like a tractor or is it noises in the inside
Really helpful video. Thanks very much. Wasn’t aware of the wet and dry clutch issue. Any models to stay away from you think??
You are a very knowledgeable person. Loved the video. Keep it up mate
Just bought the 2.0 quattro full option, its being prepped now, cant wait!!
These a3's with s-line exteriors are such beauties
Thanks! Great no-nonsense content!
I love this review...my last AA engineer told me about some of these same fault with the Audi's..I know the Germans can make good machines however no company is 💯 % perfect. we are only human....great little car anyway 👏👏👏
Great video !! Really helpful !! What is your opinion about the new 30tfsi a3 with the 1.0 engine ? Is it reliable ? Will it last ? Thanks !
2023 in Texas. Still got my 2015 a3 TDi from 2019 from the first owner on by back at 30,000 miles. So far just the DEF injector gone out $635 at Audi in Lubbock. Need to change one of the glow plugs in cylinder 3 they said $115 but so far only major problems besides the passenger seat pressure sensor being out but hear that’s a recall they will do for free. 72,000 miles and get like 50 MPG highway. Love the car so much I’ve seen thought about getting a 2nd one with the diesel. I plan to straight pipe it and delete the emissions where I hear the fuel mileage goes more up. Good car and little quick for what it is. No so bad for $20,000
All I could focus on was your amazing accent! I love it :)
Thank you so much for this amazing video. I'm just about to buy A3 Hatchback and this is a godsend!
Glad to be able to help! Thanks for watching and enjoy your new car. 😁
Hi, many thanks for the video, been looking at the Audi A3 Sportback, Petrol
1.6 Technik 5d 2012/12. Is it dry or wet clutch? Thanks again!
This channel will grow significantly. Where this channel has the edge over others is the knowledge around what to look for. This is absent on nearly all other uk channels which we know what theg are. What would you rather listen to, Matt Watson blabbin on about door bins and bottles or this guy telling you about dry clutches and other potential slip ups.
After owning this car for 2 years now sedan version …. I must say I don’t think I can ever drive a car without a dsg transmission ever again . The thing is amazing
They are fantastically refined now. Not like automatics of old at all!
@@ScottishCarClan Only thing I like better in manual is no delay. With DSG I floor the gas and wait around 0.2 seconds until it kicks in.
does a 1.4 tfsi have dsg?
@@janni4450 not sure
@@janni4450 it does, at least in 1.4 cod
I’ve got 2018 2.0tfsi 190hp S Line. Love it
Hello,i'm from the Beautiful Caribbean Island 🏝 of Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 w.i. I just came across your channel & I find it very informative especially when I'm thinking of purchasing a Red one 2nd. hand. Otherwise do enjoy the rest of your day.
My fellow trini
Hello , great video can you tell me about the petrol engines should I go to manual transmission in case 1.2 or 1.4 tfsi
Great video! Does anyone have any experience with the gearboxes on these Audis? I’ve heard bad reviews about the Stronic boxes
2018 A3 Quattro S-line with 19,000km Audi approved plus, got 31,000 on it now but hardly drive it, does the job for me. But yeah does have that jutter of second, I'll be bringing that up next time I pop into my service centre as it's been like that since I bought it.
Thank you so much from a watcher in Jamaica, and I've found mine!
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I have a 2017 S-Line Quattro 2.0 190PS automatic. I’ve had it 6 months from new. As a 7 year old car I’ve put less than 30k miles on it but I’ve never had a problem with it. It’s like an appliance - a great looking appliance.
It’s my 3rd A3 in a row lol.
My previous was 2011 TDI Sport 2.0 180PS automatic - it had no problems til I gave it to my sister. She ran it into the ground unfortunately and it got scrapped last year.
The one before that was a 2006 TDI 2.0 manual.
Great video! Very informative. I was thinking about buying the 1.4 perrol preferably one with cylinder deactivation built in. I just use it on the weekends and not as a daily commuter. Would that be a good fit? Also is that engine equipped with a dry or wet clutch?
great guide i come from a 16 mazda s GT hatch and im toying with the idea of getting an a3. it seems like an amazing small fun car i can only imagine the s3!
I bought a 2015 2.0TDI s-line 2nd hand. Most amazing, reliable and beautiful car. The hijackers who stole her thought so too!
S3 video coming in the next week 😁
This helped me a lot, watched this before putting a deposit down on a 15plate 1.8 tfsi saloon 👍
Amazing! 🤩 Enjoy your new car!
15plate 1.8 tfsi saloon
I have face lift 2017 TDI 2.0 great car no complaints.
New subscriber lad. Been wanting an A3 for the amount of distance I'm currently looking for a 2012 plate but may get a more recent model down the line. And your points sell it
Great review, thanks, have 2015 1.4 tfsi cod, had the coolant leak, at least it had 12 month warranty, so was fine money wise. It’s not something you can find when buying the car, as you can only notice the leak after driving for quite a bit
How is it going? Going to see one tomorrow morning from a big used car dealer. Had cars from them before. Idk if you’re in the UK or not. It has 149k miles but looks very good. Anything I should check in particular for that mileage? Same as yours and also 2015.
@@japanluv seems to be common with VAG cars. I had an A3 8P 2008 which had coolant leak from the water pump which ended up wrecking the whole engine in about 2012, sold that car for scrap. Second time bought a brand new Skoda Fabia 2016 and water pump failed at around 50k miles in 2018. Luckily I noticed the temp needle move exactly as it happended and pulled over so no further damage was done to the engine; that was replaced under warranty.
@@Mr_Sh1tcoin Thanks. In the end, I got a 2015 Seat Leon 2.0 TDI FR estate with 150k miles, 1 owner full service history. Drives so well and doesn’t show the mileage🤗
Considering getting a 2015 a3 1.4tfsi. It's an automatic gearbox but not sure which type comes with the 1.4 tfsi? And also is whatever transmission that is reliable? Cheers. Would love some input on that.
Another well informative brilliant video !
Great video 👌
Great video! My misses has had her 2013 1.4 petrol (123hp non COD) for about 18 months now and I can't recommend it enough to anyone who doesn't do crazy miles. It's a lot nipper than it has any right to be and averages mid 40's to the gallon, £30 a year road tax and it owes nothing bar a service. Cracking cars 👍
Thanks for the comment Dan, I must agree! Great cars.
What is non COD?
@@stjepanduvnjak6171 no cylinder deactivation
1.4 sucks come on man. Oil usage breaks the whole engine
@@user-oc7uu8ss1x not on the newer belt driven engines. We've had that car nearly 4 years, done nearly 40k miles in it and never had to top it up between services.
I don't see you mentioning the 2.0 TFSI 195bhp, it also comes with seven speed s-tronic
Nice vid, is the A3 2015 sportback 1.4 tfsi COD 150 a dry 7 speed gearbox or wet gearbox requiring oil change? Thanks
I have 1.4 2016 FL A3 auto, after a long drive when I come to my street near my house, I have to manoeuvre very slowly, I have noticed my gear box sounds very clunky specially going from gear 1 to 2 and it is very noticeable is it something I need to worry about ? It doesn't seem to do it on short drives or when it's cold ?
I’ve got a 2017 Audi A3 sport, 2.0 TDI great car! decent power and MPG
I'm in the USA and came across a 2010 A3 2.0 from a salvage garage? Love the looks of it no bumps or scratches after looking at your video I'm having second thoughts! What do you think?
I am planning to buy the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S Tronic. Could I ask if it is a wet or dry DSG? Thanks
As a specialist myself this is a fantastic guide, welll done
Thanks, appreciate it!
Hi Rhys as a specialist bud what should I be looking out for im thinking of buying a A3 (2016) CoD manual 1.4L TFSI S LINE 3D 148 BHP petrol any tips would be much appreciated thanks
@@marcvianello511did you buy in the end? If so how has it been, currently look at - 2013 s line model of one.
Hi i have an audi a3 1.4 tfsi 140 bhp it doesn’t judder when i move off but while im slowing down from a high speed the car will like have this small judder while going down but mostly when it goes to gear 2 is this normal as im slowing down from a high and harsh breaking or clutch issue (7speed gearbox)
Had a 2016 1.4 tfsi black edition automatic, never gave me issues and I did a lot of motorway driving, £30 tax a year, very good car.
Netherlands 60 euros tax a month!!
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Ive seen bunch of videos about discriminating audis, a4, a3 so on. I'm pretty sure it doesnt matter which car you get, if you dont gonna take care of it, it's going to get bad either way, unless you buy Fiat Polska 1996, which barely has any components in, its normall that a car can get bad, they have a lot of stuff in them, but that's what makes it good, confy, sportslike and so on.
Hey there, I'm looking to get an a3 2018 1.0lt tfsi auto. Is the gearbox good or need to worry about. Thanks
Great review 👍 BMW 1 series next please!
hi Scottish car clan I was after a petrol but the most powerful and reliable. which would you recommend? thanks😀
What was it exactly that you replaced in your gearbox ? I have 2016 a3 1.8t trying to see how much it’ll cost me
Very dense and relevant content
I am just now looking at a 40TFSI A3 2015 made.
And the Dry clutch pad bit was very helpful
Thank
Glad it was helpful!
2020 a3 with 27k miles. No creaks I have a 2000w sub and the only 2 things that “creak” are the light unit above my head and the sunroof. Granted the sun literally shakes my soul so tbh pretty good quality build any other car would shake apart
I have bought a A3 1.6 tdi se sportback 2014, what clutch does mine have? Wet or dry?
Can you tell me what clutch type is the below model I am considering to buy?
2015 gasoline automatic 1.4 SB TFSI COD S-tronic
Also if you can share how I can find out how to look it up
Thank you in advance
I have the 2008 tdi quattro, and for anyone thinking of buying, DON’T. Problem after problem with the dpf, glow plugs, engine lights, it’s been a constant headache with repairs, not knowing if I’m actually going to make it to my destination. When driving good it’s an absolute pleasure but it is certainly not worth the headaches and wallet costs
Thank you for this!
Cheers mate..thanks for advice...I just swapped in my Volvo V40 r design which I loved for a A3 2.0 tfsi black edition quattro with just 29000 miles on a 17 plate..wow it's an Amazin drive,smooth just glides over the rd..B & O sound system ,,all leather ,,panaramic roof its da Nuts....just hope that dsg gearbox don't play up aaaaa lol 😀
I’m looking at a 1.4(148bhp) 2016 Tfsi? Can you recommend?
Also is it wet or dry clutch
great review m8
Hello, I’ve just got a 2011 a3 1.6 tdi automatic s tronic 3 door! What should I look for any tips?
Thank you!
Great video, so audi s3. Wet clutch? What else should there to look for?
Great work once again. Would love to see a buyers guide on a Porsche 991.1.
Just go and buy it. Its a 911
Hi Keith, we have one coming shortly! Thanks for the comment.
Great and very informative video - one question though, how much of this information could be relevant to the Audi Q3?
You can transfer the clutch issue to the same engines
Yep, as Matt points out you can transfer the clutch issues. We do have a full Q3/Q5 video coming soon!
Bought a crashed a3 and rebuilt front end in a month.was Alot of learning and surprises. Got it for 6k. Stage 2 tune it's faster then a Porsche Cayman I'd never pay for a new Audi. They Are a nightmare to maintain if you don't turn your own wrench.
Im looking for a audi s3 with a dual clutch automatic, are they good ?
And does it have any other problems ?
Hi I am looking to buy an Audi a3 1.4tfsi FA17KVW can you tell me if this has dry or wet clutch pads? And would you recommend this car?? Thanks
Hey, I was about to buy a 2015 Audi A3 1.6 SE TDI for 15K and 119K KMs on the clock. Is it a good buy? Any suggestions? Thanks a million
Thinking of buying a 2017 1.6 sport...what gearbox does it have ...whats reliability like in the sport model ...any concerns thnx
Thanks for the video, you did it great 👍 😀 👏
Thank you Dima 😁
What gear box does the audi A3 1.4 TFSI sport 4d 2015 auto have,. Is it dry or wet??
Thank you very much for the helpful content. So you're recommending to stay away from the A3 2016 automatic gear? Am I understanding correctly? Or should I check for juddering when starting the drive?
Hi Chemi. In general the 6 speed gearbox is OK (that means it has 6 gears). It’s the 7 speed gearbox that can be known to have more problems. Either way yes, check the car doesn’t judder once up to temperature and pulling away. Good luck!
Hi i have a A3 2015 1.4 sportback.I got it on 106k on the clock with a sstronic gearbox. What are the common problems to look for to make sure it remains in good condition
2013 audi a3 sportsback 1.6 tdi.
Does it have dry or wetclutch when automatic gearbox?
Hi i am currently looking at 2 audi a3’s one of them is the 2015 2.0T automatic petol progessiv all wheel drive and the other is audi a3 2016 komfort 2.0T automatic all wheel drive also petrol . Are any of them worth buying both have around 60,000 miles on them. I am in canada so these are left hand drive models. Both say TSFI Quattro On them thanks for any advice you may have .
Hi, I just bought a 2018 A3 1.6 TDI sport Sedan with S tronic Gearbox, sometimes I hear the gear changes at low gears like 2 and 3 also sometimes jerks any idea what it might be? Car drives fine throughout all other gears
Also has the Audi A3 1.4TFSI engine got a timing belt or a timing chain and which one model year should I go with for reliability
My 1.6 TDI sport is near faultless. Other than a niggly rear wiper/washer. Any tips? Twice it’s packed in either clogged pipes/wont move.
I'm looking at a 2016 A3, 57k Miles with the 2.0t and the 6 speed dsg and they want 15k. From what I can tell there doesn't seem to be any problems, but does anybody have any advice? Thanks!
Hi mate am looking to buy an audi a3 1.4 tfsi s line 66 plate. Are you saying this car will have alot of problems. Thanks
Nice work !
Does the 1.8 tfsi QUATTRO uses a better s-tronic gearbox than the 1.8 tfsi 2WD version ??
Yes it has the DQ 250 6speed its the same that the s3 has so more tuning Potenzial
What gear box does 2017 A3 sportsback 1.6 TDI use?
Hi I have 2016 A3 8.v 1.4 tfsi stronic pertrol please tell me more about them
Im thinking of buying an A3 1.8T ambition 2012 model. 3 Door. Should i buy it or not and if no why not. Thanks.
Im wanting to purchase the 1.4 TFSI COD s line model audi but then getting mixed reviews hence the 1.5 model COD S line, but which one is more reliable and to have for the longer term for occupational motorway trips/family etc? Hope someone could enlighten me to make my decision
i cant seem to find the wet 7speed dsg, looking to get a 2016+ 2.0tfsi quattro spec but most are 6 speeds. Are the 6 just as good?
This helped me a-lot thanks bro
Great to hear! Thanks for watching!
Looking at a A3 TDI Sport S Tronic, 1.6lt 2014 automatic diesel today. It’s only done 7,800 miles and is cheap. Should I be worried?
Hi I'm looking to buy a 2014 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI COD S line S Tronic convertible but I'm woundring if the turbos are build proof or not very good, are there any problems with the electric roofs I need to look out for, with the automatic gearbox in the 1.4 TFSI engine bullet proof as well and has the Audi A3 1.4 automatic gearbox convertible got a wet clutch or a dry clutch if you would now and if the turbo does go in it is it oil feed or not and would I be able to replace it or not. This is my first Audi and my first automatic car as well
Would you recommend an Audi A3 SB (2016) 1,4 TFSI Cod Ultra s-tronic?
i got myself a 2017 A3 saloon. fucking beast of a car, got a cold air intake, r8 coilpacks, borla exhaust, and some other goodies. she’s at 70k miles with all services done at audi and she is fucking vibing. absolutely love the car and it shifts so fucking good
Love the passion! Enjoy the car 😁
@@ScottishCarClan you guys rock
audi a3 2015 1.8t premium 125k miles has a ticking engine noise has white smoke coming from engine and exhaust mmi system works but no power to speakers any help will be appreciated 🙏🙏
I love my nano grey 2019 A3!
I had the 1st series (8L1) diesel and we did almost 370.000 kms and I never had problems and its consumption was low. I could sell it without good price 'cause here in Milan (Italy) the old diesel like mine (it was E3) were stopped to run. Now are the E5 diesel and E2 the victims. At the moment I can't buy another diesel 'cause the E6 will be stopped at 2028 and I must looking for for the hybrid A3 Etron that for its hight price (around 40k €) bring me to see the last model 8V.
Did you guys not get the 2.0t petrol engine out of the GTI for the A3?
On auto trader there’s a 1.6 A3 2014 TDI S line Sportback S Tronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr, I’m
Not sure if it’s a must get or not. Could you please have a look at let me know if I should buy it. It’s going for £11.480 with 102k mileage
I’m looking at getting a 2015 hatchback/ 2016 saloon Audi a3 s-line with the 1.4 TFSI which clutch do they have
Any updates on 2018 8v a3 sportsback 1.5 model. Have creaking and groaning from front end when parking and nearly at full lock. Any ideas? I posted a post before but you didn't reply
Hi,
Could you please tell me if 2019 model A3 35 tsfi & 35 tdi have wet clutch s-tronic?
When I ask the dealership they just tell me is standard system and they are not shore.
Thanks!
If I bot audi a3 2015 1.8 tfsi, and it is a 6 speed is it mean it is a wet clutch? Because as I got it correct dry clutch is on 7 speed transmission
Great video...thank you...Just bought a 2014 A3, 2ltr TDI, 46k, triptronic... should I be particularly worried about anything on it?
Hey Gareth. Not at all! Great engine, great gearbox. Just enjoy 😉
2016 -17 A3 2.0 TFSI with 190 hp. Does that come with a dry or wet DSG?