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$5,995great price$3,793 below market107,508 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualCenter Road Auto Sales (North Ridgeville, OH)- Leather Seats
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Located in North Ridgeville, OH / 100 miles away from Columbus, OH
Visit our website http://www.centerroadautosales.com for more information and photos on this or any of our other vehicles or call us today for a test...
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34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKJAFM2BA071507
Stock: 17514
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$8,879great price$934 below market99,431 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualEast Coast Auto Group (Linden, NJ)- AWD/4WD
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Located in Linden, NJ / 454 miles away from Columbus, OH
Our 2011 Audi A3 Premium 2.0L Hatchback quattro is shown off in Ice Silver Metallic and is ready for you. Powered by a 2.0 Liter Turbo Charged 4 Cylin...
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24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUDFAFM1BA007016
Stock: 007016
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-27-2023- New Listing
$7,995good price$402 below market108,791 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualCar World (Tucson, AZ)- Leather Seats
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Located in Tucson, AZ / 1,650 miles away from Columbus, OH
Extended warranties available on all vehicles 20 years and newer and under 200,000 miles. Please inquire at dealership about these offers.
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24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKEAFM4BA029666
Stock: 9955
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-20-2023 
$11,200fair price$94 below market96,032 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualCar City (Palatine, IL)- AWD/4WD
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Located in Palatine, IL / 306 miles away from Columbus, OH
CLEAN CARFAX & LOW MILES!!! S-LINE PACKAGE, SPORT HB, AWD, GAS SAVER, S-TRONIC, LOADED, EXTRA CLEAN, LOOKS NICE AND DRIVES GREAT, WELL-MAINTAINED, LEA...
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24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUMFAFM5BA051214
Stock: 5439
Certified Pre-Owned: No- New Listing
70,743 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use4cyl ManualCarvana (In-stock online)Delivery available*- Leather Seats
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Located in Indianapolis, IN / 177 miles away from Columbus, OH
At Carvana, we go miles beyond the extra mile. That's why we provide you with a convenient, fast, and hassle-free car buying experience that puts you ...
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24 Combined MPG (21 City/30 Highway)
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VIN: WAUFEAFM5CA038122
Stock: 2002757685
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-15-2024 
59,616 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualDean Team Volkswagen Kirkwood (Kirkwood, MO)- Leather Seats
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Located in Kirkwood, MO / 415 miles away from Columbus, OH
Experience the Dean Team difference! We offer FREE car washes for life and FREE loaner cars in our service department *Certified appraisers available ...
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34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)
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VIN: WAUBJAFM7CA094816
Stock: K7282
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-26-2023
101,745 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualAnytime Auto Group (Sherman Oaks, CA)- Leather Seats
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Located in Sherman Oaks, CA / 1,989 miles away from Columbus, OH
WE HAVE NO DEALER FEES EVER ON ANY ACCESSORIES** NO PAINT PROTECTION FEE** NO WINDOW TINTING FEE** NO THEFT PROTECTION FEE** 2010 Brilliant Black Aud...
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24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUBEAFM1AA008241
Stock: 15498
Certified Pre-Owned: No- Price Drop
81,868 miles1 Accident, 4 Owners, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualPriced Right Auto (Marne, MI)- AWD/4WD
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Located in Marne, MI / 257 miles away from Columbus, OH
KEY FEATURES:- POWER DRIVER SEAT- SIRIUS XM RADIO- AUX PORT- DUAL CLIMATE CONTROL- DUAL HEATED LEATHER FRONT SEATS- DUAL PANE SUNROOF- ALL WHEEL DRIVE...
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24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUMFAFM8AA124722
Stock: 11792A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-23-2024 
122,230 miles1 Accident, 2 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualVerano Motors (Addison, IL)- AWD/4WD
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Located in Addison, IL / 299 miles away from Columbus, OH
We are Verano Motors located at 1705 w Armitage ct in Addison Illinois 60101.Our cars are inspected before posted for sale meaning you will be buying ...
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24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUMFAFM3CA128180
Stock: 8180
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 09-08-2023
$8,888great price$2,098 below market90,486 miles2 Accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualTuttle-Click Mazda (Irvine, CA)- Bluetooth
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Located in Irvine, CA / 1,965 miles away from Columbus, OH
Brilliant Black exterior and Black interior. Leather, Nav System, Turbo Charged Engine, Premium Sound System, Satellite Radio.KEY FEATURES INCLUDELeat...
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24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKEAFM6DA000253
Stock: Z106413
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-09-2024
$7,999great price$1,652 below market89,690 miles1 Accident, 3 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualGaede Auto Sales (New Port Richey, FL)- Leather Seats
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Located in New Port Richey, FL / 815 miles away from Columbus, OH
Very clean inside and out! For more information and a free carfax view this vehicle on our website at www.flcardeals.com.
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34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)
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VIN: WAUBJAFM5BA046620
Stock: 3018
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-12-2024- Price Drop
$9,394fair price$1,859 below market67,959 milesNo accidents, 1 Owner, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualDoral Kia (Miami, FL)- Bluetooth
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Located in Miami, FL / 996 miles away from Columbus, OH
CLEAN CARFAX NO ACCIDENTS REPORTED, ONE OWNER, LOCAL TRADE, NON SMOKER, 2 KEYS AVAILABLE, LANE DEPARTURE ASSIST, FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM, APP...
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24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUBEAFM9DA007956
Stock: AR5126778
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-08-2024 
$8,995good price90,208 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualCarz of Texas (San Antonio, TX)- Leather Seats
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Located in San Antonio, TX / 1,146 miles away from Columbus, OH
2011 AUDI A3 2.0 TDI PREMIUM PLUS WAGON **ONLY 90K MILES!** S-LINE 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES TURBOCHARGED 2.0L DIESEL 4 CYL 6 SPEED SEQUENTIAL SHIFT AUTO MA...
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34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKJAFM4BA086834
Stock: 086834
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-12-2024
$9,999fair price$1,425 below market77,668 miles1 Accident, 5 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualRoyal Pike Motors (Front Royal, VA)- Leather Seats
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Located in Front Royal, VA / 261 miles away from Columbus, OH
DIESEL - One of Kind, Rare to find, fully loaded, runs and drives very good.give us a call today at 5**-6**-9*** Suggested retail value $10,780 bu...
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34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKJAFM3BA027838
Stock: FRPM-1245
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-05-2024
$7,999fair price$848 below market127,091 milesNo accidents, 4 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualKia of Cheyenne (Cheyenne, WY)- Leather Seats
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Located in Cheyenne, WY / 1,150 miles away from Columbus, OH
Recent trade or purchase. Pictures and information to follow.
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34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKJAFM4BA126636
Stock: 7331A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-06-2023
$10,000good price$180 below market93,000 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualA.I. Monroe Auto Sales (Bountiful, UT)- AWD/4WD
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Located in Bountiful, UT / 1,520 miles away from Columbus, OH
ALL WHEEL DRIVE!!! LOW MILES!!! This is a 2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Plus Quattro AWD with only 93,000 miles! It's loaded with all power options such a...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUMFAFM4BA007396
Stock: 007396
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-26-2024
87,388 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualMDK International (Burbank, CA)- Bluetooth
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Located in Burbank, CA / 1,983 miles away from Columbus, OH
* Very well maintained and exceptionally clean A3 * Premium Plus pkg * S-line pkg * Panoramic sunroof * Xenon headlights * Clean title * C...
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Theft History: Yes
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Free History Report: No
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24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKEAFM4DA031923
Stock: 031923
Certified Pre-Owned: No- New Listing
$11,977fair price$95 above market73,000 miles1 Accident, 5 Owners, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualMaguires Ford (Duncannon, PA)- AWD/4WD
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Located in Duncannon, PA / 308 miles away from Columbus, OH
2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Plus quattro quattro 2.0L 4-Cylinder FSI DOHC Turbocharged LOW MILES!!!!!!!, LOCAL TRADE, quattro, Leather, 7.5J x 17" 5-Y-S...
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Accident Free Vehicle: No
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Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
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24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUMFAFM0BA168134
Stock: D13032P
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-16-2024 
87,479 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use4cyl Automated ManualDriveway (In-stock online)Delivery available*- Bluetooth
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- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Located in Portland, OR / 2,033 miles away from Columbus, OH
CarFax No Accidents Reported,High Demand,Bluetooth,Leather Seats,Premium Sound,Satellite Radio,Sunroof / Moonroof,Turbo/Supercharged,Diesel Fuel,Power...
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Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
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34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)
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VIN: WAUKJAFM8DA026865
Stock: DA026865T
Certified Pre-Owned: No
134,474 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only4cyl Automated Manualwww.411carline.com (Hopkins, MN)- AWD/4WD
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Located in Hopkins, MN / 635 miles away from Columbus, OH
We are open for normal business hours 10:30AM to 6PM Monday through Friday and 10:30AM to 3PM Saturdays. We are by appointment during those hours so p...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
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24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUMFAFM0BA156873
Stock: 24161
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-09-2023
81,364 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualMunich Motors (Phoenix, AZ)- AWD/4WD
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Located in Phoenix, AZ / 1,671 miles away from Columbus, OH
***CLEAN CARFAX*** ***THULE BIKE RACK*** ***ALUMINUM ROOF RAILS*** ***PREMIUM PLUS PACKAGE*** ***LEATHER SEATING SURFACES*** ***ALL WHEEL DRIVE*** ***...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
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Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: WAUMFAFM8BA050798
Stock: 11867
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-26-2024
Consumer Reviews for the Audi A3
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How's this car holding up in 2020? Find out here!
thisisnick, 09/30/2020
2011 Audi A3 2.0T PZEV Premium 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Most reviews on this car come from 0-2 years after it was new. That's all well and good if you're looking for a general features list, but won't give you an idea of what it's like to own this car with years under its belt and gremlins shaken out. Here, I'll outline the maintenance I've done on this car and my opinions of it so that late buyers can make a more informed decision.
For … reference, my vehicle is a 2011 2.0 TFSI (EA888 Gen1) with a manual transmission, s-line trim (on the standard suspension), with tech package (bluetooth, heated seats and mirrors.) It's bone stock, with 83k miles on the clock.
First off, the problems.
Starting with the worst of it, the engine in this car (EA888 Gen1) has a recall on the timing chain tensioner that you should absolutely be aware of. The factory tensioner can fail at any time without warning, causing severe damage to the interference engine. If this maintenance hasn't been done on the car you want to buy, budget $800-$1200 to have it done preventatively IMMEDIATELY or you'll be sorry. Most vehicles have had this maintenance, but not all! A good mechanic can check if this was done in less than an hour. I had this maintenance done this year.
On the subject of timing, the chain is subject to stretch and you should consider replacement at around 120k miles. If you're replacing the chain, also consider replacing the (plastic!!!) guides. A total chain replacement, including the tensioner, guides and chain cost me a little under $2k.
The engine is susceptible to carbon buildup. You should have the valves media blasted at least every 50k miles, possibly less. I'm due for this service in about 20k miles. To stave this issue off, change the oil every 5k miles instead of Audi's recommended 10k,
My seat backs came unglued in 2020 on an extremely hot summer day. They cost $200 new from Audi, or $15 to fix myself with sandpaper and JB Weld. I chose option B.
Intake manifold failed shortly after I bought this car in 2017. The part was still under warranty so it was free to replace. Be aware that the manifold is a plastic, non-serviceable part so if anything fails the only option is to replace it.
I haven't run into any issues with the fuel pumps, water pump, AC compressor, or electronics in the car, but forums indicate that others have.
Finally, be aware that the car is somewhat small. Be sure to test drive this if you're very tall, as mine was sold to me by a 6'4" man who found it uncomfortable after just a few months. I'm 5'10" and the car fits me fine.
...so are there any good things to say about this car? Yes!
First off, it's just plain satisfying to drive. The engine makes enough power where the car never gets in its own way. The interior is barely showing any signs of age at the nearly 10 year mark (some very minor chipping has started near the cup holders), the leather seats have held up well, and the dashboard came at the tail end of the pre-infotainment days so you get physical buttons for everything (unless its a premium plus model, which did come with a touch screen.
Visibility is good. Storage space is excellent for the size, as you'd expect for a hatchback. Turning radius is tight, and the car feels nimble surrounded by SUVs. You'll find parking that the big guys can't use and be able to perform quick U-turns on roads where other cars will have to perform awkward K-turns.
The exterior has held up admirably to northeastern winters. I don't see any real signs of body rust (though admittedly, I'm careful to touch up paint chips before rusting can occur.) I get regular compliments on the car's styling.
If you can find one, the manual transmission is extremely light and satisfying. Engagement is sharp and throttle response is decent. Unfortunately, very few of these cars were made with a 6-speed, and it was only available with front wheel drive. I've had no problems with FWD in winter weather except when my tires had gotten near threadbare.
The car is also easily tuned. A stage 1 tune, which is only a software update, will net you an extra 50hp with better fuel economy and no negative effects to the engine. That's an option if you want it.
Would I recommend you buy one of these? Maybe for the right price. You have to be the type of person that can keep up with preventative maintenance, and you should have a reputable Audi/VW mechanic nearby just in case. I would not advise somebody who just wants a car that'll work without fuss to buy this. For the record, this car has never left me stranded, but I also pour allot of time and energy (and money) into making sure that that is the case. You should also assess who you're buying the car from, and if they've kept up with this its gremlins.
As a final note, most of what I said here also applies to the MK5 GTI. This car is essentially a more refined version of the 4 door GTI of the same age, having more sound deadening, looser steering, and a nicer interior, plus it's cheaper, so make of that what you will.
* Delivery of any kind does not apply to Alaska and Hawaii. Contact the dealer for delivery details, restrictions and costs.