Characteristics Audi A3.

Audi describes A3 as the first four-door car with tts coupe. By offering sporting dynamics in a compact body, A3 is designed to bring the quality of the luxury sedan into an active lifestyle. The manufacturer emphasizes that this model is not a wagon, and a more coupe, adapted to asphalt, with a canopy falling roof and a short rear breath.

First Generation Opinion

The third model of Audi, seen the light in 96, has a lot of common with the fourth Volkswagen golf. The difference between them lies in the design of the interior and chassis. In our country, most of the used tres are presented in a three-door version. The reason is that only this model was produced until 99, when a new five-door option appeared. It is necessary to clarify that in the same year they began to release Restayl modifications of the third Audi model.

Prices for audi

The price of Used Audi "Golf" is much higher than on Volkswagen, Ford or Opel of the same class. Despite the fact that according to the characteristics, they are not inferior to each other. The advantages of the third model Audi include its belonging to an authoritative brand and good equipment, which may include 6-mode heating chairs, headlights Bixenon, GPS, acoustic system Bose, and Alcantara finish. However, the repair of Audi is more expensive than the repair of Ford or Opel, which is important for the potential owner of the used car.

Chassis, body.

Rust Body Audi is not subject to. Nevertheless, our harsh weather conditions may adversely affect his condition. As a rule, after a couple of years after purchasing cars, the wiper brushes begin to climb. Therefore, it is important for prevention to lubricate their levers. In addition, in a strong frost, the doors can afford to seals. In this case, you need to be extremely careful not to damage the plastic guides of the electrical windows.

The chassis on the front drive is quite durable. Its repair will be relatively inexpensive. Change of stabilizers, bearings of supports, ball, ball, steering tips will be required by approximately 75,000 km. Separately, it is worth mentioning about the A3 version of Coatro: more expensive repair chassis.

Motor, Transmission

The smallest gasoline engine of 1.6 liters (first 101, then 102 horsepower). The most acceptable (from my point of view) the engine with a volume of 1.8 liters, 125 horsepower. Although many are preferred to more powerful motors: 1.8-liter turbo, 150, 180 horsepower. Schumachers will also find themselves the appropriate option - on the model S3 there is an engine 1.8 l turbo, 209, 225 horsepower. Distinctive characteristics of this model: MCPP-6, four-wheel drive. But I do not recommend purchasing a used model - at 160,000 km, the engine requires overhaul. There are also diesel options, however, we did not get widespread due to sensitivity to domestic fuel.

Read more about gasoline engines. The most durable is the 1.6-liter motor. It requires planned oil and belt of the gas distribution mechanism (after 110,000 km). As for more volumetric motors, their repair is respectively more expensive. Locations with turbocharged: after 170,000 km, the turbine replacement is necessary (800 - 1800 cu)

MCPP and automatic transmission are very reliable. According to the Rules in the automatic transmission, the oil does not need to change, however, some specialists are still advised to replace every 70,000 km.