Buying an A3 >2005

[deewhy]

Hi guys,

Ok so quick lowdown, between now and the end of the year I am thinking of selling my Accord Euro and downgrading to an a3 preferably around the 10k-12k price region. Love my Euro and have spent a few k modding it, however times have changed. I've always driven JDM cars, so this would be my first euro car.

I don't know much about the a3 and the different variants so if you guys could help me out that would be great! I am not looking at modding this car FYI. Also if there have been any known model specific problems and just general advice I should be wary of if I were to purchase the car.

Thanks guys!

[Njay]

you could buy an 8p with a 1.6 engine and probably high k's with that price range and it will be difficult to find a clean example. Sure you will be driving an audi but it won't be the most enjoyable car, there usually trouble free.

[eltonking]

get an old 8l s3!! should be able to pick up something for that money if you're lucky and look around/wait long enough! top car

[deewhy]

get an old 8l s3!! should be able to pick up something for that money if you're lucky and look around/wait long enough! top car

That would be great, however this car has to be an automatic.

So in general they are pretty reliable cars?

[khonfahm]

They are pretty awesome cars man. I bought my 1.8t 1998 model for $9k and it was awesome!! If you click on my profile, you can see the progressions I've had with my cars, and how I have modded them. They have huge tuning potential and can be a really nice, clean car !

[rexy1900]

You will appreciate the bank vault build quality too!