Damn he’s been at it for this long? Jesus he’s basically a KZread OG

@Whiponized

3 жыл бұрын

True

@landicela6557

2 жыл бұрын

Hahah

@YTIsTakingOverMyLife

Жыл бұрын

what do you mean?

@Top_Gear_Clips_Central

Жыл бұрын

@@YTIsTakingOverMyLife yes

@anzof5361

3 ай бұрын

Bunun üzerine iki kasa değişti

You said it. Was umming and ahhing over a Golf and an A3, and even, Lord forgive me, a Focus, when in a blinding flash it came to me: Life Is Too Short. Buy the one you want, even if the others are better at carrying flat-pack furniture. So I did. Never been happier. A3 all the way.

@underneonloneliness2

7 ай бұрын

You can’t beat German Engineering.

Just got one of these a few months ago. Still a great car for both practicality and fun! The TDI version is really cheap these days because of the dieselgate stigma, but they still get awesome mileage and performance. Highly recommend!

@vrglcom

2 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna be picking up an A3 2L TDI sport back tomorrow. Are they nippy?

@2sweet2handle28

Жыл бұрын

@@vrglcom do u enjoying it

The young-er Matt Watson... Awesome review as always, Matt!

I love my '07 A3. It's quick, spacious, comfortable, economical and agile. In fact, i rather drive it over my 350z. It may not have the race inspired look of the "Z", but it sure does move just as fast with groceries and tons of other stuff in the boot.

Love his reviews. They are simply the best. Thank you!

This looks so much better than the new one

@lexkarwong4495

10 жыл бұрын

i think this pair of wheels look the best

@adrianTNT

8 жыл бұрын

+Lexkar Wong They do look nice, I wonder what size they are, because I thought these were only available on larger Audi cars, and this is just a small 1.6.

@jonfun84

8 жыл бұрын

+adrianTNT 18"

@kennedymark1

6 жыл бұрын

volty-L agree. New A3 and A4 aren't as nice especially the interiors.

@MrHussain1998

6 жыл бұрын

King A - insurance for a first car would be quite high for new drivers but it all depends on the size of the engine, the year, what area you live in ect

A3 Rocks, 2.0 TDI 5 Door Sportsback 21st Century all the way.

best reviewer on the web! thumbs up

it's not about what he's reviewing,but it's about the way he reviews it,very energetic and fun ! keep up the good work :-)

i have a 2010 A3 TDI with the premium package and S line. not only does it get 45 mpg, its REALLY fun to drive. i go around corners at speeds that would leave normal cars in the ditch

A3 Sportback S line. It is the best purchase I have ever made, I get a buzz each time I turn the key, well worth the five month wait. Drives fantastic with the tiptronic gearbox mated to the 1.8 petrol engine. Fabulous drive well worth taking the long way home. Well done Audi. I have GTi and I love it, but the A3 has the refinement, it seems to be hewn from a single block. Fit and finish is first rate.

@cruzc2183

5 жыл бұрын

Got the same one 2010 model. This bany is awesome!

@Aragorn016

4 жыл бұрын

Louiepuss, do you still drive it ? And do you have 1.8TFSI with 160 HP ? I have in plan to buy one? Do you have some suggestions?

You guys have really nice reviews :)

Audis are such magnificent automobiles, they're works of art.

Have one of these since 2006 and no problems with it. It still looks new and is very understated. Very practical car I think this review is spot on as regards some of the features and is not annoyingly nit picking.

@funfzylinder

Ай бұрын

Hello from 6 years later, did you have any major issues? Id like to buy one as a daily but Im a student

@bmw-e30

Ай бұрын

@@funfzylinder Hello to you, car still going strong with 170k miles on it. Mine is the 1.6 fsi engine that has a timing chain. Apart from a couple of coils, two broken springs, a rear wiper motor, the car has been trouble free. I have always ignored the long maintenance schedule for the car and changed the oil and filter every 7000 miles. You need to examine the car underneath for subframe rust as all older cars are susceptible to it in wet climates. This car was expensive when new but was worth every penny.

@funfzylinder

Ай бұрын

@@bmw-e30 any must or should have options? or any specific year-engine to stay away from?

@bmw-e30

Ай бұрын

@@funfzylinder I always look for heated seats and leather, must be petrol with a manual gearbox. Since these are Volkswagon engines fitted to the entire Vw range, engines should be solid. Preferably, go for an engine with a timing chain so you dont have the hassle of changing a belt. On a well looked after car, there should be plenty of life left in it.

I have a 2011 model A3 sportback with the 6 speed in the U.S. It's a pretty car. Despite selling well in Europe, this car barely made a dent in U.S. sales. The market for luxury cars didn't overlap much with the market for compact hatchbacks at the time; people who wanted a sporty hatch would go for the GTI since it was cheaper and made the same power, and people who wanted a nice Audi didn't want to be seen with the lowest end model that could be dismissed as "fake" or "badge engineered" since it shared parts with the GTI. We only got the hatchback version of this car for the second generation, 2005-2013, and over that whole time it sold less than 50,000 units. The sedan version has sold much better since its introduction in 2014. Even worse, most of the sportbacks that DID sell in the U.S. were TDIs, which were subject to mandatory recall after dieselgate. Some seem to have been "fixed" and resold (read: tweaked to make less power but pass emissions), but doubtless others were scrapped. Mine is the 190hp TFSI. I'm not sure how many U.S. survivors there are, but it's always a bit exciting when I see another one, because it isn't too common. From my experience they tend to be found around historic metro areas where parking is tighter and a luxury compact has more appeal. You won't find this car in the back country, except for maybe in New England or the Mid Atlantic region.

@amrdel2730

2 жыл бұрын

Why tdi sold more in us ?

So glad ive got one, love it.

i love this car .. it is so stable and has got really quality materials .

3:05 he was right about the resale 🤣🤣. I'm feeling that 9 years later now that I want to buy one.

@wezelhond5572

4 жыл бұрын

I bougth a 2.0 turbo. Gonna pick it up 10 juli, cant wait lol

@dudyorz

3 жыл бұрын

@@wezelhond5572 review please

@wezelhond5572

3 жыл бұрын

@@dudyorz its the best dude, i AM soooooo fucking happy with IT

@fabi6813

3 жыл бұрын

@@wezelhond5572 Im gonna pick up a 1,4 tfsi this week , 2012. im hyped

@pingpong9695

3 жыл бұрын

i wish i find one for 3.2k or 3.5k

I have the 2.0 diesel 140 ,the three door version. Very good car, very comfortable. Responds very well in the highway whether you are going 120km/h or 150, at 200 it's also comfortable and stable. In the city it's also very nice even on bumpy roads.

@maurice6171

5 жыл бұрын

ive got 1 2 good drive

@nunonunes097

5 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking on getting one with that exact engine. I'm just afraid the 2.0tdi is not so reliable. What's your take? And about about fuel consumption?

@hiroakiii4125

Жыл бұрын

@@nunonunes097 Not a problem here and 40+mpg

Such a complete review in ~3 minutes! This guy (and his crew, I'm sure) is amazing!

Very good review!

great review. very solid.

I thought it said 10 months not years... looks like this came just out of the modern era

I have a 2.0 tdi and I am in love with it.

The only good review of A3 on the KZread!

From wiki..."Research in 1969 by J. J. Leeming showed countries driving on the left have a lower collision rate than countries driving on the right...It has been suggested this is partly because humans are more commonly right-eye dominant than left-eye dominant.In left-hand traffic, the predominantly better-performing right eye is used to monitor oncoming traffic and the driver's wing mirror."

Passed my test in one of these baby's 😊

Just bought it as my first car and I'm so excited to drive it!

@Hunkeykung

3 жыл бұрын

Same here...tomorrow is the day. How is it so far?

@FunnySlips00

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hunkeykung hello there can I ask how the car has been and if it is your first car? Because I’m looking to buy one too

@Hunkeykung

3 жыл бұрын

@@FunnySlips00 So far so good but i have the 2.0 TDI version from 2011. With the petrol the TFSI versions I heard are big oil consumers and I heard the engines arent really reliable till 2010. That said the handling is amazing and I do not agree with the steering being numb as is said in this video., also at high speeds the car is very stable and I love the red interior light when it is dark.

@FunnySlips00

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hunkeykung oh okay thanks for the info and is this your first car

@Hunkeykung

3 жыл бұрын

@@FunnySlips00 no like 5th car :)

You're welcome. Happy to educate :)

Still the same jokes and all. After 10 years. Best reviewer period. Came here to hear your impression on my 15 yo audi a3 Sportback from 2006. And I'm certainly not disappointed. Guess I'll keep it 15 more years

Stunning

just got my a3 sportsback 2012 170hp;)) awsome

I like it. My friend has one, 2.0 tdi and it's great. I especially like the interior. On the other hand, even the older model is still quite expenisve if you consider that it's just redesigned golf 5.

I love this car

One of the best videos... calm, cosy, explanatory.... and believe me it is not a VW, I am an owner of both cars... A3 and Golf.... the cars are different...

@kidryan2187

3 жыл бұрын

Which do you prefer driving the most?

@georgesklikas

3 жыл бұрын

@@kidryan2187 Audi A3 by far to be honest!

the videos are nice but you should give more look of the interior and the front dash.

@redataoussi

3 жыл бұрын

He listened to you my friend.

Great Car! Thanks for vid.

the engine on the 2003-present Audi A3 Engine Petrol engines: 1.2 L I4 Turbo FSI (TFSI) 1.4 L I4 Turbo FSI (TFSI) 1.6 L I4 1.6 L I4 FSI 2.0 L I4 FSI 1.8 L I4 TFSI 2.0 L I4 TFSI 3.2 L VR6 Diesel engines: 1.6 L I4 TDI 1.9 L I4 TDI 2.0 L I4 TDI

Beautiful car

There is something about it that makes me want one, but not as much as a mazdaspeed 3. However, this one is closer to my budget, and if I end up needing to get a "new" car, I'd go for this. Especially with the snow where I live, the quattro would be an excellent choice.

I own a 2.0 diesel quattro and it's awesome.

@slader8543

3 жыл бұрын

i hope you see this comment, im thinking of getting 2.0 diesel quattro too. how reliable is it and is it expensive to keep going

My friend just got one and i want one so badly. It's a great looking car.

I'm learning to drive in this car 1.6tdi and it is so easy to drive and I love the accelerator is on the floor no like other cars which have it like the clutch and brake. The clutch is light and the seating is okay but I'm 6ft so I have to crank the seat down. Only gripe is the way you put it into reverse you push it down so If you push on the gearstick trying to go into first you might grind the gears. But I'm only on my 4th lesson and I'm on main roads so a very easy car to drive indeed

ive got one,the older 2008/2013 audi a3 1.6tdi is the best quality hatchback on the road.

Im getting this soon :D

i love the Audi A3!!! I wonder if they're still going to be selling it June 2012 =/ I like the current one more than the concept / future one..

I wanna get this car. Would be a perfect first car

@shazaibbiazahs

7 жыл бұрын

would be, but no parent is that generous lol

Audi sell the same car for a decade, and you never hear anyone complain about it. I guess that their designs are si timeless and ahead of their time that’s it’s acceptable when they just refresh the outside and update the tech a bit to keep it up to date. Lately they have been the leaders when it comes to breaking new ground when it comes to technology and design, they even make their big german rivals look a bit outdated and basic.

Matt basically lives in KZread

volty" Totally agree with ya' i got the same but wiv the 2.0 170bhp tdi" Top motor still in love with it, sometimes i sit at home watchin TV and i just grab my keys and go for a quick spin, love my Audi bro :-):-)

This guy is the guy from carwow

@fahimali2707

5 жыл бұрын

Yes he use to work for carbuyer but now owns his own channel carwow

I want this to be my first car.

the 2003-present Audi A3 is assembled in Ingolstadt, Germany Brussels, Belgium (2004-2005; 2007-May 2010) Jakarta, Indonesia

beautiful cars.

I think I'll go with a 2.0 diesel just purely for the power. Does the Audi have better leg room for rear seat passengers?

Guys im so excited im biying one after i get my licence in like 2 years and 2 years flys by

I bought one for my first car, love it.

@zynixxikilz302

4 жыл бұрын

Kinetic Consular same

@Miirukka

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@tbttechbasstracks4220

4 жыл бұрын

I might do the same, how much was the insurance for you?

@damnson261

4 жыл бұрын

my first car too but I have the 2005 one with 2.0 tdi on it

@tbttechbasstracks4220

4 жыл бұрын

@@damnson261 which country?

He wasn't kidding about the resale. Picked up a low mileage sportback similar specced to the one in video for 7k

@2sweet2handle28

Жыл бұрын

lower mielage go for way more. im boutta pick up a 112k mielage for 3k but obviously runs fine. heard these things can go up to 250k+ km

@lardauk I live in Canada. Here Golfs are assembled in Mexico whereas the A3 is assembled in Germany and shipped overseas. A3 offers four-wheel-drive as opposed to golf's front wheel drive. And A3 has LED lights and paromanic sunroof. A3 is just a better car. Maybe they share many technologies, the Audi badge is always more desirable than VW isnt it?

@rapaceable I was given an A4 as a loaner car 3 weeks ago, and it had none of the problems my car has. I would seriously consider getting an A4 if you can afford it - I wish I had. At least drive a new A4 before you buy the A3. It really is much tighter and performs better.

this is the car i will use for my practices soon when i practice for my driving lisence and for the exam too

Love Audis

A3 is a nice car :D

great review tells you what you actually need to know and not just aload of gumpf about how its 0.3 of a second slower round some circuit.

Good one sush.....

@MrScheerApparaat welcome to reviews, you're new here.

The best car what I’ve❤❤❤❤

@rapaceable I had an Audi A4, two Golf GTi's, a 911, and a Scirocco. I have never had any objections to the quality of any of these VW-Porsche-Audi products until I got my 2011 A3 S-Line TDI. They have put two new glass roofs on my car, and it STILL rattles. Also, the DSG transmission slips constantly. The car has been a nightmare. Maybe you are right, and the European models are built differently - but my car was built in Germany too, not USA.

I just bought an a3 2.0t wagon, I love it. My first car was a 05 caddy though, so i can't say much other than the gas is great lol. Also, the resale for a gti is not very good.

Its 2020 and I finaly can buy this car 😐

Hi Im Matt from Carwow!

which car is more fantastic? audi a3 or vw golf tsi?

I have a 3.2 Sport 3 door A3 and it’s the maddest/funnest thing on the road. Do I really need 0-60 in 5ish seconds? No. Do I love doing it. Absofuckinglutely.

@rustyfrombluey

3 жыл бұрын

Yooka: Absofuckinglutely doesn’t exist, MrBritishguyESQ!

I want one

If money isn't the problem, then it's ok. I can say that it's really easy to drive (as all modern cars) and especially to park. It also has a good visibility.

@shonor6 I have the same dilemma, did you pick one yet?

i have the exact same problem with my '08, surely other people have noticed this too?

Matt you started as a child with you car reviews 😂😂😂

The 1.6 8v gas engine is super reliable though, can't really say that about the tfsi engines.

@junknown5016

3 жыл бұрын

I had one once. A 2010 1.6 gas. It really wasnt fuel efficient, got bad mpg

@Berus7777 ps: the transmission for the new audi's its not DSG (Direct-Shift Gearbox)the old nomenclature!! its an S-TRONIC

I have the 1.6 liter petrol which he said to avoid. It's a little anemic, but on the upside, it's NOT a turbo, so less things to go wrong. It''s a 2005 model, and now it has only 60k kms. The cars is basically brand new, and it's the full optional model, it even had the satnav.

@hishaamadam1460

9 ай бұрын

How much did you pay for it?

@irishman6124

7 ай бұрын

Is the 1.6 heavy on petrol ? Is it very slow ?

Had both this a3 model and an 08 1 series and have to say I'd have the bmw's drive and this cars looks and economy. Obviously not possible but both are best at different things.

1:29 isn't it better to brake before the bend and accelerate through it?

I LOVE THIS CAR, LOOKS AMAZING IN ALPINE WHITE, IM GONNA GET THAT CAR WHEN IM OLDER(INSHALLAH)

@user-jz8pn2yy9t

6 жыл бұрын

kash cash did u get it

@TheMutant53

6 жыл бұрын

did u get it bro 4 years hope u get 1 or better

@hasa2665

6 жыл бұрын

kash cash did u buy it

@kaladinstormblessed4020

5 жыл бұрын

Where we at now?

@tnseu

4 жыл бұрын

Have u bought the car?

Hello,can you tell which size of tires and rims are on this model?? Thanks

Looking to get this car 2012 model in a few years time for my 2nd car...so it will be 8years old, lets hope i can afford 1

What's that beeing draged by the car in the background at 0:24?

I wonder from what part of England this guy is. The way he says "back" sounds like McCartney´s accent, lol. Very good review, amen to that about the steering, it feels like it isn´t connected to anything. Just got one of these and love it, if this was RWD and had heavier steering it would be perfect.

i want one

Maaan this model looks so much better than the one they make now

@dariusebastian

6 жыл бұрын

shazaibbiazahs agree

Have an a3 in mind but is it worth paying that bit extra over a vw golf ?

@carbuyer is this lava gray pearl or meteor gray pearl

Just got it as my first car ! It's a blue sportback with 1.6 tdi. Xenon , alcantara the car is beautiful !

@skykyro7712

3 жыл бұрын

how much was your insurance if you dont mind me asking ? i really wanna get this as my first car but the ones i really like are the 1.8 tfsi and the 2.0 tdi but im afraid the insurance will be insane.

@EmirDemirovski

3 жыл бұрын

@@skykyro7712 i'm from Macedonia actually, insurance with registration is around 250Euro for the whole year.

Such a beautiful car! To my mind, better looking than a M4 or a C63 !!

@overtaxed3628

6 жыл бұрын

lol, kid get over yourself and stop bullshiting.I have one and you just cant compare it to M4 or C63, but hey it's obvious that you know nothing about cars so your comment is invalid, why do I even bother to respond.

@PO1S0N-1

5 жыл бұрын

Tomislav Kovačević it’s his opinion relax...

@xXMetalforever1994Xx

5 жыл бұрын

@@overtaxed3628 lol your opinion is more invalid.

@Adam-ci1qb

5 жыл бұрын

Should be comparing with the 1 series or a VW golf lmao not a m4 or a c63

Does bying audi a3 2010 in 2020 is a good choice? What about golf 2013 instead ?

Good review, anyone knows the background song, please?

The a3 I the video was a 1.9 tdi

is the a3 all wheel drive?

im 6ft6 and for some reason the leg space was comfortable. the seat wasnt even all he way back. it must have a small boot or something