Audi A3

[Llamatron]

I'm thinking of splashing out and getting an Audi A3 to replace my aging 206GLX. I've had it for 7 years from new and it has served me well. I'd probably go for the SE 170bhp diesel version.

Does anyone have any comments on Audi or the A3 that would help me decide whether it's a stupid idea or not? Or rather, convince me to go for it. ;)

Ta in advance.

[Llamatron]

Aye, probably going for new. Although if I can find one less than a year old with all the extra little bits and that's actually significantly less expensive than a new one then I'm open to a used car. So far the signs aren't so good.

Neighbour envy isn't important, I just wanted a more up market small car and the A3 seemed to fit the bill. I test drove one a couple of years ago and loved it.

When I got my 206 I noticed that the world and his dog also drove 206s. I remember once driving home from work and seeing 5 in a row on the other carriageway. Golfs seem to be a bit like that. Damn I sound like such a snob.

I would say residuals are important, however I've had my 206 since October 2000 and if I keep my next car as long I imagine residual value would be kinda sucky no matter I get. Hopefully it'll be as reliable as my 206 so I'll have no reason to replace it any sooner.

And yes you're right, I have already decided. Although spending all that dough on something that, when all is said and done, I don't really need is what I'm having trouble with. Hell, I could cycle to work and walk to the shops and ditch the car all together. But where's the fun in that?