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Considering purchase of used A3 say 2/3 years old. Must be auto and 5 door possibly petrol but not opposed to diesel. As there are so many A3's in the range can you suggest the one you feel I should consider based on ride, economy, spec. Suggested price would be helpful. Finally, would you suggest alternative I should also try for comparison before making decision?

Asked on 10 November 2010 by Norfolk Lad

Answered by Honest John
Currently they are mega money. See today's auction report. If paying 75% for the car and 25% for status is your bag, then go ahead. There are a lot of cars that are actually better for the same money, but they don;t hold their value as well. Note, however, that an Auto that holds its price up to 50k miles, can drop quite heavily by 80k - 100k. Today;s prices: Audi A3 Sportback 2.0TDI 140, 2005/55, 86k miles £5,700; Audi A3 Sportback 1.9TDI 105, 07 reg, 103k miles £5,250; Audi A3 Sportback 2.0TDI 140, 07 reg, 74k miles £7,300; Audi A3 Sportback 2.0TDI 140, 2007/57, 94k miles £6,900; Audi A3 Sportback 1.9TDI 105, 2007/57, 39k miles £8,300; Audi A3 Sportback 1.9TDI 105 Sport, 2007/57, 54k miles £8,900; Audi A3 Sportback 2.0TDI 170, 2007/57, 44k miles £12,600.

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