Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2568825)

how is the reliablity on these audi's in recent years? still a hit or miss?

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2568933)

i see... im still kinda tired of dealing with electrial gremlins on euro cars.. :ugh:

maybe fine on a cheap car like an abarth or something, but not sure if i want to spend over $40K? on something that's going to break. how much are these S3's?

Originally Posted by falconfixer (Post 2568957)

Something about driving something called a VAG doesn't sound manly :icon17: In all seriousness I'd like to drive this in person as an Audi is on my radar down the line.

Originally Posted by dtul (Post 2569157)

I still prefer the hatchback. I think the sedan looks a little too squashed. Also it just looks too much like a Jetta for me. I don't think I would ever seriously consider it because I could not justify spending $40k or more on a Jetta with leather and a better engine.

Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 2568951)

Probably around 40k with a couple options.

There's not many options that are better in that range though (luxe compact). If you want an AWD luxury sedan Audi is the only game in town. BMW's X-drive has nothing on Quattro and in my experience recent offerings from both are about equivalent.

I wouldn't have considered anything from VAG a couple years ago and I'm fairly pleased with my current VAG ride, though I've only had it a couple months. I'll report back down the road!

Originally Posted by DLSTR (Post 2569200)

You need to seriously relook how this is equipped etc, brakes, suspension, chassis, motor ALL WHEEL DRIVE. This couldnt be further from a Jetta and thats putting it MILDLY. Its more than an interior update.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2570315)

like this dont help the situation for me considering audi's/vag's

Volkswagen Issues Global Recall of 2.64 Million Vehicles - Bloomberg

Originally Posted by DLSTR (Post 2569200)

You need to seriously relook how this is equipped etc, brakes, suspension, chassis, motor ALL WHEEL DRIVE. This couldnt be further from a Jetta and thats putting it MILDLY. Its more than an interior update.

Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 2570388)

Recalls are a bad way to judge reliability. If you read the article the recall is to replace DSG fluid because the synthetic they use is overheating when driven in crowded places like China.

I feel like a recall is the best indication that the car company is taking care of customers, especially when it's something so minor as a fluid swap. Note the recall of 10mm Toyotas not long ago.




Honestly, if it was a Jetta GLI with AWD, upgraded interior, and an Audi badge, I'd be willing to spend $40K no problem.

Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 2570388)

Recalls are a bad way to judge reliability. If you read the article the recall is to replace DSG fluid because the synthetic they use is overheating when driven in crowded places like China.

I feel like a recall is the best indication that the car company is taking care of customers, especially when it's something so minor as a fluid swap. Note the recall of 10mm Toyotas not long ago.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2571210)

meh.

These are all part of the reliability stats and image