I love the 3-door A3s, but I think Audi is destined for failure with what they've brought over to North America.

Cars like the All-Road and the North American A3 just seem overpriced for what they give you.

 

Nice looking car though, even if it is over-priced IMO.

 

i dont really like how it looks... the inside looks sweet tho.

 

i'm sure it kicks ass on the road but it's a little bland looking....i wouldn't trade my 3 for it

 

Let's see if Audi has done anything about their build quality issues. It's a great car for now, but how long will it be before we start seeing problems? It just isn't worth it to buy an Audi. Your Mazda 3 will last a lot longer.

 

I like it. It seems a little big to be cosidered a sport hatch and kinda has that "lets go to soccer practice" look IMO. How are Audi's in the quality/reliability department seeing how they are Vee Dubs?

 

i can't see the pics sasho posted but i looked some up and the rear end looks very vw-ish

 

I have to say I really like this car too. But the main selling point for me is the DSG gearbox.

I was told by the dealer at the carshow that the 2.0T would be available with quattro for about CAN$41,000? But then again, dealers usually know less than the average people on the street.

 

I'm not a huge fan of hatches in the 1st place, but I think the 3 hatch LOOKS better. Of course the 200hp and other options it has that the 3 doesn't are great, but it seems kind of overpriced. I really like Audis too...this one just isn't doing it for me tho. :dunno:

 

That steering wheel is butt fuggin ugly.....Why not just go with a round or at least ovalish center? I believe that thing is in the A4 too.

 

to me it's just an expensive golf

 

I hope you guys can see the pics...

For me actually, when I first saw the car, I was not impressed...however, when I drove it and each time I see it again, its kinda growing on me.

My dealer only had the 6 speed manual...I also wanted to try the DSG but, its not here yet...

And yes, they are expensive as I mentioned before, but it is an Audi after all. Understated sport and luxury.

However, I think that the golf GTI looks much meaner and is much cheaper....since both have the same engine/transmission choices...but dont have Quattro, I think the GTI will be great value!

I cant wait till that gets to our shores, but I dont think we will be getting the 5 door version....I thinks its only the 3 door body style.

 

i can't see the pics sasho posted but i looked some up and the rear end looks very vw-ish

I hope you can see the pics...the pic you got, that is the older body style...the new one fosters the rear lights which resemble those of the A8

 

i'm at work so occasionally pics are blocked depending on the site

i'll have to find another site wih those pics

 

I hope you can see the pics...the pic you got, that is the older body style...the new one fosters the rear lights which resemble those of the A8

No, the 3-door A3 has different taillights. But it did get a new nose. That was presented few days ago

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I'm liking the A3 over time, I'm just happy to see a new 2.0T in the VW/Audi lineup, and look forward to seeing what can be pumped out of it in the future.

 

not bad looking, but how much would it be in the US?

 

I do not like the front on the new VW/Audi cars.

They'll probably go for high 20s. It is in the same market as the S40/V50.

 

this car is about 25k in the US
www.audiusa.com

25k...
hmm...

 

this car is about 25k in the US
www.audiusa.com

25k...
hmm...

so, about 10k more than mazda3...

closer to $29,585 by the time add HID, leather, autorain/lights, boso, etc. compared to 20.5 on SP23, i will live with 40hp difference. Especially after audi/vw got 4 out of 10 places on 10 poorest reliability cars list this year.

PS: apparently they really do need all those repairs -- at my audi / mazda dealer, there's three service booths for audi, and one for mazda, even though mazda sells way more cars than audi.

 

i would never buy one because i owned a vw before and it had more than a problem per week on average.
however, if this car was as reliable as a lexus, it would be my next car for sure.
i personally LOVE the new front end, and the interior is just amazing.

 

heh
yeah
seriously...whats up with this german company?

but i would buy this car if this car is reliable like a toyota or honda

I don't really care about HIDs and those other stuff
25k i think it is a pretty good deal

 

I drove an A3 a week before they were to go on sale officialy in the U.S. a month or two ago. The DSG transmission is the real deal. It was nothing short of amazing! I can now see why all the auto writers go on and on about it. With that said, the model I drove stickered at $31k! :eh:

I couldn't help to think that the Mazda3 (hatchback in particular) was the poor man's (or smart man's really) Audi A3. The A3 is really a nice piece of machinery, but the $10k premium over the M3 and worrisome Audi reliability, make me nervous.

It's seems I shall end up with a Mazda3 5 door!

 

Its a Volkswagen. Right down to the engine and VWs and I will never ever get along again after the issues I went through w. my '97 Golf. The high cost can be chalked up the to fact that they come from Germany and the Euro is high as hell compared to the dollar right now. Interior is nice though, standard Audi, right down to the red accents.