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    So how good is the A3 2.0 Diesel? Potential new owner here

    I guess then, that you are safer going for an 06 plated model on.
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    So how good is the A3 2.0 Diesel? Potential new owner here

    Guilty!!! A 1990 820 SLi Plus Soarer TT, Accord Coupe, both of which had loads of timber inside. Glad they do an A3 with wood n leather, and hopefully a little chrome too!!!
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    My A3 experience so far...

    True, and having been at the 'other end' of selling and supporting, some customers demands are totally unrealistic. If you gave them everything they wanted, you would soon find yourself living in a cardboard box. But what I would say is that if you are planning on making a stand that could...
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    So how good is the A3 2.0 Diesel? Potential new owner here

    At what date did the common rail engine enter service?
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    So how good is the A3 2.0 Diesel? Potential new owner here

    Anyone know any of the servicing required for the 2.0 diesel lump? Does it need EGR cleaning and PCV valve changing amongst the usual items? These 2 items are sometimes not on the service check list. Well they arent for my ZT Cdti!
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    My A3 experience so far...

    To be fair Crypric, not everyone is used to this kind of situation. Its pretty daunting when you are faced with a company which clearly has no customer service skills. Quite a few people are just naturally nice who try to resolve things through smiling and being diplomatic. But as I've said, its...
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    My A3 experience so far...

    I'm extremely new on here, but that won't stop me saying my piece. I'm not a mechanic, so I certainly won't try and answer why your car is misbehaving like it is. But as for the service you are receiving, its totally unacceptable. You have chosen to buy this car from a dealer because it usually...
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    So how good is the A3 2.0 Diesel? Potential new owner here

    Hi folks Hope you are all doing well. Its going to be change my car time soonish. A few models have caught my eye, and probably like most of you on here, it has to be something I like the look of, not what Which Car recommends! The 3 door A3 has caught my eye. Am interested only in the...