2008 Audi A3 Consumer Discussions

Audi A3 Tire/Wheel Questions

Re: A3 excessive tire wear issues, 2006,2007,2008 [aphrodite74]

Written by: callmecrazy on Dec 07, 2008 07:45 PM

I can not believe I finally came across someone with the identical problem as mine. I thought I was crazy. The little A3 is an awesome car but it needs new tires every 5,000-7,000 miles. You certainly could get 25-30,000 miles out of them if you can handle excesive vibration and ear shattering humming. Its like driving your car with Mickey Thompson super swampers. ... Read More...

Audi A3

Re: Audi A3 Diesel coming for the USA ?? [reality2]

Written by: geewillie on Oct 28, 2008 02:20 PM

Related to what your dealer told you about inadequate stock of A3s in the U.S., that is consistent with what I quote from in the latest Audi Club magazine article, "SHRINKING PAIN," quattro quarterly, fall 2008, p. 17: "According to Audi of America, sales of the A3 are not limited by market forces, but by supply. AoA sells every single A3 it gets. The car is in such ... Read More...

Re: Audi A3 Diesel coming for the USA ?? [dino001]

Written by: nomowhale on Sep 11, 2008 03:50 PM

I couldn't agree with you more. The car is overpriced. The head of the Audi Dealers Association in the US said the car is not moving because it is priced 10% too high. Sales of the A3 are very weak this year. My car was a 2006 pre-owned so I didn't get killed. I was offered a 2008 base model at $2000 under invoice but I decided to go with the fully loaded pre-owned. If they ... Read More...

Audi A3 Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

Bought new 2008 A3 2.0T for $22,700 in MA

Written by: maxbos on Aug 25, 2008 11:46 AM

Bought a basic A3 with manual transmission (MSRP $26.705) for $22,700. No special Audi financing though... The car is black, 10 miles on the odometer, fresh stock. Hope it's useful for someone negotiating a purchase. max_bos Read More...

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2008 A3 3.2 quattro - breaks down at 4900 miles

Written by: utahjake on Aug 24, 2008 06:04 AM

Well, the first 4,900 miles on my new A3 were great. Then yesterday, I am cruising at about 65 mph on some freeways and getting great mileage. I exit onto a ramp and it dies. And it continues to die each time I start it and move several feet. No warning lights go on. When it did go further than several feet, it chugged like someone learning to drive stick. I ended up having ... Read More...

Audi A3 Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

Bought 2008 A3 in SF Bay Area

Written by: audifun on Aug 13, 2008 08:59 PM

Specs: 8PA52X A3 2.0T 4-DR AUTO S TRONIC FWD 3FB OPEN SKY SYSTEM 9ZG BLUETOOTH PHONE PREP PBA IPOD INTERFACE WQB S-LINE SPORT PACKAGE METALLIC PAINT MSRP $32,920 Purchased for $29,200 (about 3 weeks ago) Invoice was $30,671 including destination, dealer claimed invoice of $31,025 after including advertising and other nonsense charges. Audi is/was running ... Read More...

Re: More Quote on 08 A3 (Socal Area) [malibu8]

Written by: 4hero on Aug 01, 2008 08:36 AM

2008 Audi A3 2.0T Automatic tranismission Lava gray - exterior Black leather - interior Open sky system Heated front seats Bluetooth phone prep Audi DVD navigation w/ Ipod adaptor Premium package Convenience package Bi-xenon headlights M.S.R.P. - $36,220.00 + fee's (tax, title, license) Your price - $32,064.14 + fee's (tax, title, license) I just wanted ... Read More...

More Quote on 08 A3 (Socal Area)

Written by: audifans on Jul 25, 2008 11:40 PM

New 2008 A3 - White 2.0T FWD Automatic Premium Pkg Open Sky Convenience Pkg Heated Seats Approx. $28,300 with Audi 2.99 APR and Approx $26,700 (without Audi Finance) roughly 5.99 APR third Party Financial Inst. ...With Tax & Reg. :confuse: Any comments folks ( I getting tired just listen and talking to these sale pro. ) Thanks a millionsss. Read More...

Audi A3 Lease Questions

Re: The lease deal I got [billdct]

Written by: Car_man on Jul 18, 2008 02:35 AM

You're very welcome, billdct. It certainly does not appear that Audi wants to lease the 2008 A3 right now. It completely eliminated all of its lease support on it in July. On the bright side, it introduced new dealer cash on it this month, $2,000 on the 2WD and $2,500 on the quattro. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum Read More...

Audi A3 Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

Re: 2008 A3 2.0T - 6S Manual [zepp]

Written by: gkelm on Jul 16, 2008 01:09 PM

Wow, killer deal...and the one ssanders1 got back at the end of 07. I've been looking to replace my 01 325i...looked at TL, G35, Accord Coupe, etc, and stoppped in the Audi dealership on a whim. Loved driving the A3. They showed me... - 08 A3 black/black - 8,800 miles (service loaner) - S-Line (and maybe IPOD?) - ext. warranty - priced at 28,900 Sounds like I ought ... Read More...