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https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/107558/juddering-vw-group-cars-no-end-in-sight-for-owners "In some cases retailers have informed customers the issue is a “characteristic” of the car, while others have been more open about the significance of the problem." "1.5 TSI Evo engine Volkswagen...

... I just thought I would start a topic on this... get in early :) There is gonna be a DQ200 dry clutch in the new A3s. :( Have Audi fixed the DQ200 S-tronic gearbox? Are there still reliability issues? As we usually keep our cars longer than 3 years I'm wondering about an extended warranty...

We went to Audi to take a test drive. There was a lovely A3 Sport saloon in the showroom in Atoll blue. Was disappointed to find out that it is only available in the Sport trim option. Why Audi, why?! The car we tested was an A3 Sline saloon in Turbo blue. I don't know why, but I don't like the...

It looks like Audi are not using magnetic ride in the new model A3/S3. They are using a valve controlled system. This is probably similar to the system used in the Mk7 Golf. https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/more-dynamic-than-ever-the-audi-s3-sportback-and-s3-sedan-13110 "Audi can also...

I'm just wondering how many people ask their dealers NOT to wash their cars? I detailed the A3 the day before it's service and it never occurred to me to ask them not to wash it. Now I notice quite a few swirl marks on the red paint. Just bought a DA polisher to see if I can get rid of them.

Last year our A3 SE 1.6 TDI S-tronic, started making a droning/wining sound. I put on the winter tyres just to make sure it was not a tyre issue. Initially the dealer thought it sounded like a wheel bearing. However, when I arrived back at the dealership they had a loan car waiting for me...

People have to realise that there are cons to quattro! Just watching James Bond on telly... the new Audi A4 ad appears... did it actually say, 'quattro, better GRIP in all conditions!' ??? Seriously??? Do Audi seriously not know the difference between grip and traction? Who do I report this...

Just been looking at the post office online insurance quotes. I am researching how much it would cost to insure an S3. This has left me a little puzzled. I am over 45 now... boooo ... but insuring an S3 seems possible ... yay What is puzzling is that I can insure a brand new S3 for the same...

Does anyone know if the A1 will be getting the 1.8 TFSI engine in the UK? Should offer the same performance to the Polo GTI. 0-62 in 6.7sec, 47mpg comb. I am looking for a quick AND comfortable car. Test drove the MK7 Golf GTD a few weeks ago. Sport Suspension is great on a good road -...

Someone asked recently what effect changing from 17 to 18 inch alloys would have. Effects of Upsized Wheels and Tires Tested - Tech Dept. - Car and Driver I was wondering why I can notice such a big difference between my 17 inch summer sports tyres and my 16 inch winter touring tyres... Want...

IIRC Audi are expecting to sell SE/Sport/Sline - 30/30/40. I am just wondering how each trim level is represented on this forum. I'm guessing that most people here are fairly enthusiastic about cars. I have added in S trim so those boys and girls don't feel left out.

Have read a few reviews that say that the suspension is 'not as sophisticated' in the basic models e.g. A3 SE 1.6 TDI that we have just ordered :/ Does anyone know what the difference is between the basic suspension and the more 'sophisticated' suspension? Is there a difference in the...

I was just comparing the acceleration of an A3 Quattro 184ps and a Golf GTD. Both have the same engine, just 4WD vs. 2WD. Quattro 6.9 sec vs. GTD 7.5 sec? So I then compared the Audi 1.8 TFSI Quattro and the Audi 1.8 TFSI FWD. Quattro 6.8 sec vs. FWD 7.3 sec! So it would appear that the...

My wife is looking to buy a car. We have test driven an A3 1.4 COD Stronic. The stop/start was very smooth. Engine restarts were almost instant and hardly noticeable. We are also looking at a Golf 1.6 TDI DSG. Every time the engine restarted it sounded just the same as an ordinary car...

quattro® with sport differential > Glossary > advice > Audi Worldwide Does anyone know if Audi's version of torque vectoring, called sports differential, will become available on the A3/S3. Or are they keeping it for their higher end models? I don't see it as an option on the S3 configurator...