Should I buy a used Audi A3?

I am about to buy a used car for occasional and weekend driving in and around south London. After looking at various options I have narrowed down my choice to a 2004 Audi A3 1.6 petrol, which has covered 118,000 miles.

Would it cost me a fortune to maintain it? I intend to run it for another 10,000 miles and move it on. MPG is not a worry for me, just the repair costs. Any suggestions?

Asked on 7 March 2014 by xanadu

Answered by Honest John

It carries more status than a Skoda Octavia or SEAT Leon or Volkswagen Golf, which you pay for, but the quality is no higher. Not sure if a 2004 is belt cam or chain, but if belt then that, waterpump and tensioner are all due for a change. Obviously art Audi prices rather than Ford prices, it's much more expensive to run than a Focus or Fiesta.

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