AlexM

I’m about to test drive , then order the very same car. I asked the salesman to confirm it wasn’t a mild hybrid, as I too found no reference to a yes or no on the Audi website, he says it’s not, but i suspect it will be. I am trying to avoid any unnecessary complications with my next car purchase, I simply want a basic petrol engine. If it’s mild hybrid, will it put me off, it might do, as I’ve read quite a few bad reports on its reliability. And yes, I understand we usually only see the bad, but still ….

Great to hear the hybrid can be fine for short commutes, thank you.

Yes Joe, it’s worth checking I agree :)

Self charging, but having found out they still do a stand alone petrol, I will put an order in

Joe6….thank you. I’ve just contacted them, and yes, it seems they do do pure petrol.

Really? I’d thought they were all not available now , I’ll have to make enquiries then …thank you

I don’t believe so.

Gareth, yes, totally agree with you on that. Heart over head springs to mind. It’s such a pity that most new cars today have too much technology in them, rendering them potentially troublesome, both when new, and certainly after a few years.

Thanks for the reply. I’ve been reading the posts , and it’s a pity to read such things, as I really like the look of the car. It might be wise to avoid as you say.

Dear members. Please could I have opinions on living with the A3 mild hybrid system. I’m considering buying a new saloon, but only do approximately 3k a year, mostly town driving. Thanks in advance

Hi fellow group members. With the help of a garage owning friend, I am having an AEB 1.8t fitted to my 80 1.8E. Has anyone here done this conversation?