my dad works at a local audi dealership and he brought one home for about 3 months
i really like its funky looks and its well designed interior
i also like that its small (i hate big cars)
i didnt like the body roll (but it handled well)
order it black or red with 17inch wheels

 

When I was looking for new cars, I considered the A3 as well. I think the fit and finish was done nice. But the only thing that was killing it for me was the body style. I couldnt force my self to like a "hatch" that looked like a wagon. But I think the interior is awesome and the handling is decent.

 

the potential...

 

well, i asked about a lease... this is what they presented...

$29k MSRP

$3k down, $430/mo for 36mo @ 10k miles/year
they did not tell me what residual would be at the lease end. I think they were thinking around $15k

i passed...

 

i'd love to see them make a 3door s3 quattro.

 

. . . and the R32 is ?!?!?!?

 

haha. thats right. hmmm prices on those used arent so bad right now either. might make a fun rainy day car.