Pricing on A3 Quattros

[msommers]

Jeff, would you feel comfortable owning one out of warranty (or do you presently)?

[Sorath]

Do it, i love my 09. its too bad the wife has stolen it from me

Only thing i had gone wrong is i had a coilpack go on it. $300 fix

[Mitsu3000gt]

Only thing to keep in mind with leasebacks that has always scared me is that it was likely bagged to sh*t, since that is one big perk of leasing. I personally would not buy a lease back since I have seen so many of them abused, but you never know. Helps to find out more about the previous owner in that case if you can (older enthusiast vs guy in his 20's with rich parents).

From my experience, I wouldn't think twice about buying another Audi from a reliability standpoint. Over 5-6 years I had not one single issue with either of my daily driven S4's, but everyone seems to have their own unique experiences (good or bad) with pretty much any brand you ask about. I believe my brother's GTI has that same 2.0T/DSG drive train in it as well, and I know he hasn't had any problems in the few years he's owned it.

There's always George @ TuneDub if something needs fixing for a fair price.

[XylathaneGTR]

Originally posted by msommers
Jeff, would you feel comfortable owning one out of warranty (or do you presently)?

I'll throw in my own thoughts: I currently own an out of warranty audi (2007) and I'm pretty comfortable with it, though a big factor was knowing that it had a long and well documented service history. It rides very smoothly and everything feels nice, solid, and tight...though any newer vehicle would feel like an upgrade to my tried and true 2000 subaru.

I wouldn't hesitate buying another out of warranty if I knew it had been well cared for and maintained.

[Jeff TYPE R]

Originally posted by msommers
Jeff, would you feel comfortable owning one out of warranty (or do you presently)?

That's a loaded question. My wife's was under Audi extended warranty up until last month. I still own it and have no plans to sell it. In fact, I just did APR Stage 1 and R8 coils for it.

[msommers]

Originally posted by Jeff TYPE R
That's a loaded question. My wife's was under Audi extended warranty up until last month. I still own it and have no plans to sell it. In fact, I just did APR Stage 1 and R8 coils for it.

Sorry that wasn't my intention. Everyone responding seems to have bought older ones as well, just wanted more feedback. Thanks!

[Jeff TYPE R]

Originally posted by msommers


Sorry that wasn't my intention. Everyone responding seems to have bought older ones as well, just wanted more feedback. Thanks!

I'd go for it, but consider buying extended warranty.