Mrlilywhite
Registered User
Hi all, first post here, though envious lurker. Finally getting on the Audi a3 train, after just selling my Ford S Max X sport 240. I have a few questions on which A3 to choose and hope you guys/gals can point me in the right direction.
I have a budget of £7-£8 grand to spend on an a3 and have been looking at a few options - pref is def an S-line or even a Black edition (if I'm lucky). I don't drive more than about 5000 miles per year, though when I drive it will be mostly motorway. So here are a few questions that I could do with an answer on.
I have a budget of £7-£8 grand to spend on an a3 and have been looking at a few options - pref is def an S-line or even a Black edition (if I'm lucky). I don't drive more than about 5000 miles per year, though when I drive it will be mostly motorway. So here are a few questions that I could do with an answer on.
- Based on my low miles per year, but motorway driving when I do, will it be worthwhile looking at the 2ltr 140 diesel?
- If it is worth considering, what are the common problems of that particular VAG engine (will be a post-2008 model for sure)?
- If Petrol is the better option for me, what one is going to have the best reliability? I heard the 1.8t is a bit thirsty on oil? Also, what are the potential money pits on these likely to be?
- Given my budget, what should I be looking for age and mileage wise?