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Hi, I'm looking into buying a 8PA 1.6L with a year of probably 05 to 12 and mileage around 60k to 120k, however before looking further I thought I would come here to get probably the best opinions I can get. Does anyone have any comments, recommendations or warnings about the car and its reliability before buying one? Any comments or information is appreciated! Thanks. My Instagram @raith_f where I will reply faster and be able to have a better conversation.

Hi Gareth, I am the one looking into the cars before I come to buy one. Not looking for a A3 Special Edition 1.6, more so just any A3 1.6. The car was roughly £2,250 with insurance costs included. In practice I haven't done much in terms of servicing, I have changed wheels whilst broken down but not much else. I know how to perform many maintenance tasks via YouTube and online etc. Would happily do maintenance jobs on my own accord rather than at a garage. I will look into the difference in costs between an A3 and an economical car for NCD time. Thanks Raith

Yes, at first I was going to get something that is just economical to buy, insure and run however how I see it is, if I invest in a car I genuinely love then I will be more caring with it and will want to keep it for a long while before getting a second car. I am still considering the option of just getting a really economical car for first year to get a year's NCD then go onto something nicer and more appealing but just looking at my options. Thanks.

Hi, a first car for a teenager. I found a 2005 AUDI A3 SPECIAL EDITION 1.6L Petrol 3DR Manual on AutoTrader with insurance from £1,350. It doesn't have to be specifically this model and I still have a while till I would buy it but just looking at what options are available. Not looking to spend more than £3,000 and would much rather be closer to the 2,000 - 2,500 (car + insurance) but of course need a balance of a cheap car and a long-lasting, good condition car. I am very level headed, calm in stressful situations and sensible so although of course I can't predict the future, I feel I would be much less likely than other first drivers to crash. Would be used for everyday commuting, no particular needs on size or boot space etc. Thanks

Hi, just wondering what people think about an A3 1.6 as a first car. Excusing cost and insurance what do people think about the idea? What mileage do A3's generally last and what year should I go for? Thanks, any comments appreciated