"eko" <eko@NO_SPAM_PLEASEk-chan.net> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I've been looking at replacing my Peugeot 206 GLX with a new Audi A3 1.6.
> Anyone have any impressions of this vehicle.. reliability, ride, handling?
> I've read the reviews in the auto magazines, but was wondering if anyone
has
> had any hands-on opinions of this car.

That's the smallest engine - perhaps I'd go for the 2.0, but in terms of
looks I'd get a higher spec low mileage old-style A3 for less money: 1.8
Sport or 1.8 Turbo, or if you want a diesel 1.9TD1.

I haven't seen a new A3 anywhere yet TBH. I didn't take up their invitation
to go and see it at the dealer.

 

"Akiralx" <akiralx@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message
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>
> "eko" <eko@NO_SPAM_PLEASEk-chan.net> wrote in message
> news:3f252fd2$1_1@127.0.0.1...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I've been looking at replacing my Peugeot 206 GLX with a new Audi A3
1.6.
> > Anyone have any impressions of this vehicle.. reliability, ride,
handling?
> > I've read the reviews in the auto magazines, but was wondering if anyone
> has
> > had any hands-on opinions of this car.
>
> That's the smallest engine - perhaps I'd go for the 2.0, but in terms of
> looks I'd get a higher spec low mileage old-style A3 for less money: 1.8
> Sport or 1.8 Turbo, or if you want a diesel 1.9TD1.
>
> I haven't seen a new A3 anywhere yet TBH. I didn't take up their
invitation
> to go and see it at the dealer.

Thanks for the comments. I manage to get a test drive of the car, and it's
a nice drive, though I'm not sure how it compares to the previous model.
The shape is a bit different though.. can be an acquired taste I guess. It
is indeed the lowest engine sized model, might think about the 2.0 litre
one, but it's a good bit more money.

I see VW have just announced the new Golf, which uses the same chassis as
the new A3.. might hold out and see..




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