I am looking at making a vehicle change this summer and one of my potential candidates is the A3. Are there any things I should be cautious of? Any important service items that I should make sure have been done? Is this a reliable vehicle (I love the looks)? any guidance that you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

 

Brand New or used?

 

Used. Likely in the 2009-2011 range

 

just bought an A3 quattro 2015 used, so far still smiling everytime I drive it

 

Is that the new one? I came in hoping I can find some answers OP was asking. Looking for a A3 2.0t myself as well.

 

Just bought a 2013 A3 S-line last week.Did not have time to drive it a lot yet, but I smile every time I look at it, which I did not do with my 2015 Golf

 

The A3 is a very nice car. I hope you find a good conditioned one and you can enjoy it for years to come.
Check out A3/S3/RS3 to see if anyone there might have answers to your questions.

 

yes, did my first long drive, gas is great 720km on one tank, average speed 115km .
kind of tried it speed wise stop at 225km and could have gone more

do I need to say more