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Carly sucks, especially their lack of 'service' and 'interesting' billing practices. My personal experience reflects the many 1 star TrustPilot reviews.
@@Waiting_For_James_Mate Also no reminder about the much inflated 2nd year subscription and no refund when you discover it has come out of your bank account!
I 100% agree. Just got my first car (mk1 Leon Cupra) and has black rs4 wheels on it. They don’t look bad but I deffo want to get the oem ones if possible
I see that car every time I go out. It's the one that sits 2 inches from my back bumper with 'bangin tunes' blasting out then performs the death defying overtake with the bus coming the other way. Well done, Matt, you've 'de boy racered' it 😊
I've never owned a manual or no-aircon car because I don't want to fiddle with it. just keep it on auto all the time and change only temp as needed. never had any aircon issue on any car, not even regassed.
Had an 04 3 door 1.6 petrol for 8 years, bought it at 8 years old and kept it til it was 16 years old, absolutely loved it. So well put together especially the interior, lovely gearbox, the dual climate control was great on a small car of that age, very rare back then. Such a comfortable and pleasant car to drive. Wish I'd kept it.
Prestige wheels must be giving you a good deal. Full set, strip down , recon, dent removal/rebuild, new base coat and repowder coat for 280 quid is a deal and easily added double that to the value of the car !😄😄
Living in the tropics, every car you see has those window shields. They're not just wind deflectors, they allow for the windows to be open a crack for ventilation and keep the rain out running or parked. Also you can't see that the windows are open. Oh and it's 30° plus and humid here today😉
Since cars don’t have a gutter along the top of the doors anymore rain comes in to the cabin. Useful for vapists and smokers when it’s raining which is most of the time in the uk.
Still got a 2.0 tdi 07 A3 and it's wonderful. 170k miles on the clock and only just had to replace clutch and flywheel from original of 18 years. They don't make them like they used to.
7:58 it actually says, according to my wife, “you will have no worries in middle age, you will have a lot of food and in later life you will be wealthy” or some such shit.
@@carlstansfield9696 what's weird about what they said? buying a second-hand car reduces the negative environmental impact of manufacturing a new car.. keeping an old car on the road is the greener option
My first and present car is a 07 A3 8p 1.6 sportback. I adore the thing. Have had it Two years never any problems with and is cheap as chips to insure and tax here in Ireland. Great cars !
Had an 07 golf with the same engine, been an absolute solid car for me. Owned it for 5 years with no issues. My mother is now driving the car, 120k miles, still going strong!
If you do sell it Matt, then expect to see it tailgating you at some point with the obligatory base ball cap wearing driver mouthing swear words at you for going too slow! It's a lovely car though.
I had a 53 reg 2.0 tdi sport 3 door. It was my first proper company car and I thought I was the dogs bollocks! Suspension was too firm but the engine and gearbox was really good. The engine will go forever and they are a really solid car. I'd just want working aircon!
Welcome to the club Matt. Exactly the same as my runaround car. Thats not an S-Line though. Its a Sport like mine, someones stuck an S-Line badge on the grill. Sport was just below S-Line so they actually weren’t miles apart spec wise. You still got the hugging sports seats but without s-line written on them, main difference was S-line would have had slightly more agressive front and rear bumpers Mine is on a 57 plate and is Identical to yours spec wise (minus leather I just have cloth, and the 2.0TDI, I have the very last of the non DPF 1.9TDI’s before the 1.6 TDI’s came in). I’ve got only 117k on mine and have owned it since 2021. The aircon still blows stone cold and it still has that Audi smell they all had from that era. Call me biased but its a great run-around / second car
My wife has a 16 year old A3 2.0 TDi too. She’s had it for 12 years and it has never failed its MOT. She loves it and has no desire to get anything more modern. It still drives brilliantly
Hi Matt, basically the older the Audi the better! We have an Audi A4 TDi 90BHP(1996) in the family, everything still works, even the aircon! That 2.0TDi engine is pretty bullet-proof but do change the oil and oil filter every 5k miles to keep it running well.
Audi, absolute class. I have a 2005 Audi tt . Runs superbly and is like new 😊😊.My daughter has a 2004 Audi tt ,again quality car. Looks and drives like new. Have fun with the car 😊 Matt 😊
I’m glad you share my ridiculous knowledge on these old busses. As for the OY number plate, VW are based in MK and more often than not they pre reg a lot of demos and things there. As for the smell, I agree, the smell of the VAG era were legendary.
Those wind window deflectors you hate Matt are great when eating a McDonald’s in the car park when it’s raining , gives a good flow of air without getting the door panel wet. Plus they look cool !
They are good, solid cars. A bit frightening they’re so old though. I bought one new in 2009 after a few years of running old bangers. Audi were doing a finance deal which meant the A3 cost me less a month than I was spending maintaining my old Vectra! It was only a 1.6 petrol so was a bit slow but was a Technik edition so had Bose stereo and bigger wheels. I only kept it a couple of years but it was one of those cars which could have lasted forever if cared for.
Had a 2010 Black Edition version of that car Matt. It was stunning and built like a tank. Did about 40000 miles in it and never failed once. Brilliant cars.
In some instances the AC repairs on these aren’t too bad. You mentioned a high-pressure fault code. Often on these the high pressure sensor cracks internally and allows the refrigerant to leak out. They are pretty easy to change and parts aren’t expensive.
I love your justification for 'saving' another car, plus the car was in decent condition and as you say, driving it with consideration can make the difference in the life span. Carly is great, I've not used it for anything else than clearing fault codes (re-occurring ones too), so I should try the other features.
Tow bar is a selling point. Bought a cheapish car in 2017 with a towbar fitted. When getting quotes declaring the towbar made the insurance up to £100 cheaper. Food for thought.
Had a 170 hp A3 Quattro S Line diesel. Drove it over 130,00 miles. Did one trip into Europe over 5000 miles, a good car but started to have issues after 15 years of use.
You were so right Matt, those black wheels and spoiler looked shocking, it now looks like, if not new, certainly not a 2008 car, a wise choice to hang on to it as a runaround.
Love these type of videos Matt. Will it be saved/wont it be saved jeopardy type storyline. You’ve done the right thing with this one. £1500 runaround for your business, perfect. Well done.
Hello I've been watching your channel for while and it's got me interested in cars again and Saturday I'm picking up a 2015 jaguar 2.2 portfolio can't wait I've always wanted to own a JAG keep up the good work.
You've picked the best engine for that model so with regular servicing you should have many happy years of motoring.Hope enjoy your new car and have some great trips in it 👍
I still have this car. 370xxx km and still going strong. It mostly sits in the parking lot now but its always there for the job when needed. My wife bought it when we started dating like 10 years ago and we travelled all over Europe with that. Never missed a beat. Love it.
My daughter drives a 2006 Quattro version of this A3 2.0 TDi and it is a pocket rocket. It's done a100,000 miles with regular servicing it is remarkably reliable. Passed out MoT every year no issues and recently had a timing belt and water pump done. Once again, I wish I had Jimmy the Magician living near me! Thanks for the video and I hope you get the same great service from your A3. No numberplate replacement?
It's really a good car for about 1500 quid, however i think it would be even less hot in there with no leather seats, and also more modern with the cruise control.Also being a 2008 model,if it's the 140hp ha the bmn code engine, that has no head issues as the bkd engine code. My dad has one identical to this with about 253.000 miles on the clock (about 407.000km here in Italy) and it goes really well: he uses it for word every day and the car never stopped since day one. It has original clutch,suspension and 16 wheels cause 17 are too stiff for our road. The only issue it the car roof that has to be repeared.
Bravo Matt, great to see you not massively overspending and achieving an awesome reeeeesult with this Audi. Should have done the 70 quid valet though mate, it's well worthy. Any way, wishing you and team HPA wonderful miles and smiles with this lovely motor. Cheeeers from Mauritius.
Was hoping youd pop the bonnet to have a look at the engine, 2008 is the crossover between facelift and pre-facelift I dont know enough about A3's to sport which this is, so its either a 2.0TDI PD170 or CR170. I loved the PD170 very tuneable engine.
I had my A/C regassed at one garage - was ice cold for about 5 mins then went back to warm, the second place I asked to investigate why it ran out so quickly - said they wouldn’t do it as my condenser was shot and said would be a waste of time until that was replaced so I just put the window down now, i wasn’t paying anywhere from £200-£400 for the sake of A/C
What a difference those wheels made - my current Exeo 2.0 TDi has 185k miles and my previous one had 225k miles when I sold it - both engines never missed a beat - I am sure the A3 will run for years yet. Great video .
The strange feature on the parcel shelf is a sun shade and also very useful for blocking blinding headlights from the rear. An option on the A3. These are great cars as well.
5th gear done the test a few years ago. It is much much better to have more worn out tyres on the front. If front loooses grip it is fairly easy to correct. If back swings - not so much. They have trested in the rain on the bend. I agree with them.
Loving the video. They are great cars. Proud owner of an Audi A3 2.0TDI 2005 240K Miles. Things just keep going, granted, after replacing many parts. So it you want to buy a high milage, slightly more rusty looking S-line DSG version with minor coolant and oil leaks let me know :)
Hey Matt! I am so glad to hear you say that you don’t like cars with tow bars attached. I agree 💯! If you need to tow, buy a truck. Car + trailer or camper = stupid. Or as we say, lake trash lol. Don’t mean to offend anyone! Just Texas Slang
Problem with Carly is their flaky support and that the one I have doesn’t support most common functions on my low mileage 2013 Golf GT. Things like programming a new battery, pretty basic stuff. They did give a partial refund but I’m still left with with an expensive plastic box. They don’t give online refunds at all for the purchase as they are in Germany
Just part ex'd my black 1.9tdi A3e for £1500. It was 2008 with years MOT, 110k new cambelt & water pump and service just done. Bodywork was extremely good for the year (envy of the neighbourhood). Didn't expect to find my new car so quick (Skoda Yeti Tdi 2011 with 75k miles).That's the way it goes!
A friend of mine recently had an aircon issue with an A4 2.0 tdi and it turned out to be a leaky sensor. New sensor and a regas and Bob's your uncle. Might check it out on that A3, if it's a cheap fix it's always worth doing, especially if you're borrowing the car to customers or are considering selling the car at a later date.
I totally agree with you about black wheels . I hate them with a passion. Whoever came up with that fashion needs help. As soon as i see black wheels on a car i think boy racer avoid!
Not a bad turn round, probably another 100k miles or more in that Audi, my 05 plate A6 is on 200900k and still going strong, everything still works!! Carly is not a bad tool, but what killed it for me was the yearly subscription, if you want all the bells and whistles.
I have the next model A3 1.4 petrol COD motor with S Tronic bought new in 2014 and it has been a great car. Economical, a lovely drive and a quality interior, better than the current model which has had some cost cutting. I also had a Mk4 Golf GTI Manual which was also a great car, often criticised when compared to the Mk 5, but totally reliable and an interior where VW had really lifted their game.
I've got an A3 S-Line quattro hatchback, the 3 doors look so much better, but aren't as practical. Mines done 232,000 miles and drives better than a lot of newer cars I've driven. Can't fault it, such a good little run about.
I have a 2010 Black A3 5 door (1.4TFSI - 122BHP) As my first car and honestly it’s amazing - picked it up last year on 32k Miles and it’s been a great little car for me. I just wish it was a little more powerful like the 1.8 or 2.0 TFSI but then again it is only my first car.
I can certainly see the benefit having something fairly smart-looking when turning up to collect cars. It's those little bits of professional presentation that really make a reputation, at least in my mind. And even though it's old, that A3 is perfect for that role. The wheels really lift the whole car, so much better than the dirty black look, definitely worth the money.
Mat your such a perfectionist. Even the sleeve on your shirt is perfectly ironed you just know you could buy anything off you and it would be 100% A1 top lad
I’ve got myself an A3 2.0Tdi from 2011 with 105000 miles - honestly tight as a drum, I’ve had an A4 and and A5 in the past with the 3.0L Tdi engine and they were superb, although I could afford the running costs of the 3L’s I couldn’t justify the tax for the luxury of having a 3L. Anyway I drove my partner’s 2.0 tdi Seat Leon and I was impressed with the performance / economy balance and the £35 tax/year so got myself the A3 and it’s been my favourite Audi so far, love getting around town 55-60 mpg and on the motorway 70+ mpg. They really are such good cars ( IF THEY’VE BEEN LOOKED AFTER!!) Glad you rescued this one, love the videos 👍🏻. Just one point: What’s wrong with one of the best all time bands?? U2 are brilliant Matt!!! --> Come one 🤷🏻♂️😊
looks tidy enough 👍 as for the air con, just keep browsing ebay for some secondhand stuff, and when its in the mechanics next time, just get him to whack them on 👍👍
Oh that was a trip down memory lane... The first car I actually bought was a 2004 A3 2.0 TDI with the DSG from that generation, but the 3-door version, with the dual frame. Even though it's already a common rail, that motor sounds very similar to the injector-pumps I had... I'm off, I have old playlists to listen to now very urgently.
the Chinese words are "您食祿無窮 中年晚景豐隆" - You are destined to enjoy in life with fortune, will have fortune especially after midlife. p.s. am not a professional translator feel free to correct if am wrong
Had one of these, the older 2006 140bhp 2.0 TDI version. Car was well built, doors were heavy. Around town I’d get around 30ish mpg but on the motorway between 45-50mpg. I had the base SE trim and the seats weren’t that comfortable. Better cars out there for the money IMO. I think a lot of German cars are overrated
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What happened with the codes you cancelled?
Carly sucks, especially their lack of 'service' and 'interesting' billing practices. My personal experience reflects the many 1 star TrustPilot reviews.
Be careful it's a yearly subscription, no refunds if it does not work with your car.
@@Waiting_For_James_Mate Also no reminder about the much inflated 2nd year subscription and no refund when you discover it has come out of your bank account!
Can you do a updated Land Rover discovery 5 review now it’s been out for a while.
I’m on the fence between the d4 or the d5.
I haven't even got to the bit where he shows the car but I can guarantee its crying out for a fresh set of number plates
sure does!
I think he said he bought some new reg plates from Harrods! That's a new line for them 😅.
and a buffing of the headlights would "instantly lift it".
😂
Hold up there.....should it not have a new set of floor mats?
The refurb of the wheels added 200% of value to this Audi. Excellent!
A whole another car
Black wheels do look utter shite.. I don't know why people do it!!
I 100% agree. Just got my first car (mk1 Leon Cupra) and has black rs4 wheels on it. They don’t look bad but I deffo want to get the oem ones if possible
Matt releasing more videos in a week than Katie Price had surgeries
Or arrest warrants 😂
Who
@@user-dr2ww2jg8o Google is your friend
@@user-dr2ww2jg8o they named a golf tournament after her. The BRITISH OPEN!!!!
Or DICKS 😂
I see that car every time I go out. It's the one that sits 2 inches from my back bumper with 'bangin tunes' blasting out then performs the death defying overtake with the bus coming the other way. Well done, Matt, you've 'de boy racered' it 😊
Top tip. Keep your aircon on all the time, for a 1,000 miles. Sometimes that settles the seals and a regas will then work 😉.
I've never owned a manual or no-aircon car because I don't want to fiddle with it. just keep it on auto all the time and change only temp as needed. never had any aircon issue on any car, not even regassed.
Had an 04 3 door 1.6 petrol for 8 years, bought it at 8 years old and kept it til it was 16 years old, absolutely loved it. So well put together especially the interior, lovely gearbox, the dual climate control was great on a small car of that age, very rare back then. Such a comfortable and pleasant car to drive. Wish I'd kept it.
Prestige wheels must be giving you a good deal. Full set, strip down , recon, dent removal/rebuild, new base coat and repowder coat for 280 quid is a deal and easily added double that to the value of the car !😄😄
£70 a wheel is a standard trade price for powder coating
That is good price . I just had the same done £400
I had some 20 inch Rotors diamond cut and refurbed for 300 quid they did a cracking job
Probably gets a discount cause he gets it done regularly
Living in the tropics, every car you see has those window shields. They're not just wind deflectors, they allow for the windows to be open a crack for ventilation and keep the rain out running or parked. Also you can't see that the windows are open. Oh and it's 30° plus and humid here today😉
@@Brit_in_Mindanao vaping slots
@@schanche1965 maybe lol
yes quite necessary in tropics.
Since cars don’t have a gutter along the top of the doors anymore rain comes in to the cabin. Useful for vapists and smokers when it’s raining which is most of the time in the uk.
All cars in the tropics have aircon, most DONT have heating. In Malaysia anyway.
Still got a 2.0 tdi 07 A3 and it's wonderful. 170k miles on the clock and only just had to replace clutch and flywheel from original of 18 years. They don't make them like they used to.
I maintain three of these, around the same year as this one. All top spec (cruise control and dual climate control) and really great to drive.
@@JSB2500Which engines?
@@rjj00 Mine is the BKD 140hp. Made sure to pick the non-dpf version to avoid any short journey issues
Agree. Built to go high miles. Now you’re lucky to get to 150k…
Have A3 2.0 14 plate . 153k never missed a beat drives like new but I service it every 6 months
7:58 it actually says, according to my wife, “you will have no worries in middle age, you will have a lot of food and in later life you will be wealthy” or some such shit.
So a bit like what it says in English
Yep this is a good translation
You really lifted this car. Getting rid of the horrible black wheels did wonders for it.
Wow, you saved that car, therefore doing more for the environment than any new EV purchase!
What a weird thing to say
@@carlstansfield9696 what's weird about what they said? buying a second-hand car reduces the negative environmental impact of manufacturing a new car.. keeping an old car on the road is the greener option
@@dasdaasdasdsa3294 I think that's pretty obvious. It's just a weird thing to say and virtually no relevance to the video.
Do you have an " I massively overspent" scent 😂😂😂
"Massively overspent" scent just smells like petrol
It smells of roses
@@paulmcgee1867smells of freshly burnt £20 notes you mean 😀
My first and present car is a 07 A3 8p 1.6 sportback. I adore the thing. Have had it Two years never any problems with and is cheap as chips to insure and tax here in Ireland. Great cars !
Had an 07 golf with the same engine, been an absolute solid car for me. Owned it for 5 years with no issues. My mother is now driving the car, 120k miles, still going strong!
I know a guy with an Octavia with 550.000 tkm and the same old 1.6 100 bhp engine. Those engines last forever.
Get a Octavia on the channel
My A3 2.0tdi is from 2004 and still going well. I haven't found a car I want to replace it with and yes it's a VW Golf mk4 in a posh wrapper.
*Golf Mk5
If you do sell it Matt, then expect to see it tailgating you at some point with the obligatory base ball cap wearing driver mouthing swear words at you for going too slow! It's a lovely car though.
Welcome to the joys of cheap motoring.
It's easy to have a very acceptable car nowadays for half nowt. Lots of older well cared for audis out there.
I had a 53 reg 2.0 tdi sport 3 door. It was my first proper company car and I thought I was the dogs bollocks! Suspension was too firm but the engine and gearbox was really good. The engine will go forever and they are a really solid car. I'd just want working aircon!
Welcome to the club Matt. Exactly the same as my runaround car. Thats not an S-Line though. Its a Sport like mine, someones stuck an S-Line badge on the grill.
Sport was just below S-Line so they actually weren’t miles apart spec wise. You still got the hugging sports seats but without s-line written on them, main difference was S-line would have had slightly more agressive front and rear bumpers
Mine is on a 57 plate and is Identical to yours spec wise (minus leather I just have cloth, and the 2.0TDI, I have the very last of the non DPF 1.9TDI’s before the 1.6 TDI’s came in).
I’ve got only 117k on mine and have owned it since 2021. The aircon still blows stone cold and it still has that Audi smell they all had from that era. Call me biased but its a great run-around / second car
My wife has a 16 year old A3 2.0 TDi too. She’s had it for 12 years and it has never failed its MOT. She loves it and has no desire to get anything more modern. It still drives brilliantly
You any desire to get an upgrade then ?
I had an Audi A3 S-line, model 8V, the later generation than the one in the video: absolute great car!
I used to hate wind deflectors until I installed them, now I love them. No rain gets in and I can have my window down
The old vw bora as you mention the 1.9pd engine,s are almost indestructible ..good examples are now very rare ...
Hi Matt, basically the older the Audi the better! We have an Audi A4 TDi 90BHP(1996) in the family, everything still works, even the aircon! That 2.0TDi engine is pretty bullet-proof but do change the oil and oil filter every 5k miles to keep it running well.
Not really true. The 2.0 TDI was more reliable from about 2010 onwards. Some of the auto transmissions were also much improved.
Audi, absolute class. I have a 2005 Audi tt . Runs superbly and is like new 😊😊.My daughter has a 2004 Audi tt ,again quality car. Looks and drives like new. Have fun with the car 😊 Matt 😊
Matt doing a great job saving these perfectly good older cars and the planet !
I’m glad you share my ridiculous knowledge on these old busses. As for the OY number plate, VW are based in MK and more often than not they pre reg a lot of demos and things there.
As for the smell, I agree, the smell of the VAG era were legendary.
Good quality audio and video ... appreciate the effort that goes into these
Can’t beat cheap run around, especially a smart looking one like that!
Those wind window deflectors you hate Matt are great when eating a McDonald’s in the car park when it’s raining , gives a good flow of air without getting the door panel wet. Plus they look cool !
Mcds is an engine running job with Aircon on.
@@ln5747 what are you talking about ?
Sweating at 23 degrees...lol
It's a dry heat
Depends on the relative humidity, England is a surprisingly humid country. It's not Singapore humid which I have experienced, but still.
Sweating here at 32 ° in Greece 🇬🇷
@@Sportage5603umm no
Try living in a town house. My bedroom is like an oven and my fan is fighting a losing battle. Moan over now back to the car.
2.0 tdi bulletproof not as reliable as 1.9 pd but still solidly built motor.
Keep the extra content coming. It,s very welcome.
thank you matt, you can't guess how much I LOVE this generation of A3❤
Had a 53 plate A3 bought it when was 2 years old. Had an amazing 10 years out of it. Your right matt solid drive like the Mk4 Golf.
Still riding my 2003 A3. Its a 2 door 2.0 TDI. I got a big Android multimedia and a rear camera to refresh it a bit. What more would you want?
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@@H001_Gaming😂😂
They are good, solid cars. A bit frightening they’re so old though. I bought one new in 2009 after a few years of running old bangers. Audi were doing a finance deal which meant the A3 cost me less a month than I was spending maintaining my old Vectra! It was only a 1.6 petrol so was a bit slow but was a Technik edition so had Bose stereo and bigger wheels. I only kept it a couple of years but it was one of those cars which could have lasted forever if cared for.
Had a 2010 Black Edition version of that car Matt. It was stunning and built like a tank.
Did about 40000 miles in it and never failed once.
Brilliant cars.
Had the same 2010 black edition quattro 2.0 tdi and it needed a turbo at 33k just out of warranty.
Chopped it for a BMW which I still have.
In some instances the AC repairs on these aren’t too bad. You mentioned a high-pressure fault code. Often on these the high pressure sensor cracks internally and allows the refrigerant to leak out. They are pretty easy to change and parts aren’t expensive.
I love your justification for 'saving' another car, plus the car was in decent condition and as you say, driving it with consideration can make the difference in the life span.
Carly is great, I've not used it for anything else than clearing fault codes (re-occurring ones too), so I should try the other features.
Tow bar is a selling point. Bought a cheapish car in 2017 with a towbar fitted. When getting quotes declaring the towbar made the insurance up to £100 cheaper. Food for thought.
I had one, trim issues on delivery, oil problems and engine failure later and add to that the strangest ride ever at times.
Had a 170 hp A3 Quattro S Line diesel. Drove it over 130,00 miles. Did one trip into Europe over 5000 miles, a good car but started to have issues after 15 years of use.
Hold on!
What, no mention of Car Vertical?
I only tune in for that. Goodness me.
You were so right Matt, those black wheels and spoiler looked shocking, it now looks like, if not new, certainly not a 2008 car, a wise choice to hang on to it as a runaround.
Love these type of videos Matt. Will it be saved/wont it be saved jeopardy type storyline. You’ve done the right thing with this one. £1500 runaround for your business, perfect. Well done.
So interesting to witness the process of Matt conving himself he should keep and car and actually going through with it!
Hello I've been watching your channel for while and it's got me interested in cars again and Saturday I'm picking up a 2015 jaguar 2.2 portfolio can't wait I've always wanted to own a JAG keep up the good work.
You've picked the best engine for that model so with regular servicing you should have many happy years of motoring.Hope enjoy your new car and have some great trips in it 👍
@@Phuc_Yhou thanks for the comment it will be my pride and joy for many years hopefully.👍
@Phuc_Yhou disagree, the 3LTR is much more fun in my opinion
I still have this car. 370xxx km and still going strong. It mostly sits in the parking lot now but its always there for the job when needed. My wife bought it when we started dating like 10 years ago and we travelled all over Europe with that. Never missed a beat. Love it.
They’re great cars
It’s the Mercedes A class of the mid 2000’s. A very dowdy looking car with a prestige badge.
My daughter drives a 2006 Quattro version of this A3 2.0 TDi and it is a pocket rocket. It's done a100,000 miles with regular servicing it is remarkably reliable. Passed out MoT every year no issues and recently had a timing belt and water pump done. Once again, I wish I had Jimmy the Magician living near me! Thanks for the video and I hope you get the same great service from your A3. No numberplate replacement?
It's really a good car for about 1500 quid, however i think it would be even less hot in there with no leather seats, and also more modern with the cruise control.Also being a 2008 model,if it's the 140hp ha the bmn code engine, that has no head issues as the bkd engine code. My dad has one identical to this with about 253.000 miles on the clock (about 407.000km here in Italy) and it goes really well: he uses it for word every day and the car never stopped since day one. It has original clutch,suspension and 16 wheels cause 17 are too stiff for our road. The only issue it the car roof that has to be repeared.
Bravo Matt, great to see you not massively overspending and achieving an awesome reeeeesult with this Audi. Should have done the 70 quid valet though mate, it's well worthy. Any way, wishing you and team HPA wonderful miles and smiles with this lovely motor. Cheeeers from Mauritius.
Was hoping youd pop the bonnet to have a look at the engine, 2008 is the crossover between facelift and pre-facelift I dont know enough about A3's to sport which this is, so its either a 2.0TDI PD170 or CR170. I loved the PD170 very tuneable engine.
I had my A/C regassed at one garage - was ice cold for about 5 mins then went back to warm, the second place I asked to investigate why it ran out so quickly - said they wouldn’t do it as my condenser was shot and said would be a waste of time until that was replaced so I just put the window down now, i wasn’t paying anywhere from £200-£400 for the sake of A/C
Trust me where I live, there's no money I wouldn't spend for the AC repair, it's unbearable
Spot on can’t beat old a3 mate
Another great video x
Cheers. I'm now bouncing around the gaff singing Audi A3 to the tune of Caribbean Queen by Billy Ocean!
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Weirdo !
What a difference those wheels made - my current Exeo 2.0 TDi has 185k miles and my previous one had 225k miles when I sold it - both engines never missed a beat - I am sure the A3 will run for years yet. Great video .
Nice job matt another one saved and a great little runaround for you 👍
You know when your getting older when you think, is that car really that old and can remember them being released. Welcome to my world Matt 😂
The strange feature on the parcel shelf is a sun shade and also very useful for blocking blinding headlights from the rear. An option on the A3. These are great cars as well.
“We laughed, but I think you might have to have been there.” 😂it’s the way you tell erm! 😂
Matt, you could have picked up 4 x Audi wheels in sliver with good tyres for around £100, ,and scrap those black wheels for around £60🎉
As a bad driver (especially in parking), I really enjoy parking sensors on my current car, it's definitely an opting worth paying for.
5th gear done the test a few years ago. It is much much better to have more worn out tyres on the front. If front loooses grip it is fairly easy to correct. If back swings - not so much. They have trested in the rain on the bend. I agree with them.
Loving the video. They are great cars. Proud owner of an Audi A3 2.0TDI 2005 240K Miles. Things just keep going, granted, after replacing many parts. So it you want to buy a high milage, slightly more rusty looking S-line DSG version with minor coolant and oil leaks let me know :)
Golf and A3 share same underpinnings, along with Leon and Octavia so I suppose they might seem similar. Great video.
Very strong cars, when looked after properly. Great job 👏
Wonderfull seeing you bring back life to these old cars, wheel refurb, dent repair and a new set of plates has transformed the car.
Hey Matt! I am so glad to hear you say that you don’t like cars with tow bars attached. I agree 💯! If you need to tow, buy a truck. Car + trailer or camper = stupid. Or as we say, lake trash lol. Don’t mean to offend anyone! Just Texas Slang
Problem with Carly is their flaky support and that the one I have doesn’t support most common functions on my low mileage 2013 Golf GT.
Things like programming a new battery, pretty basic stuff. They did give a partial refund but I’m still left with with an expensive plastic box. They don’t give online refunds at all for the purchase as they are in Germany
You had a good idea and it worked. Think about getting the air-conditioning done as it not only works in the summer but is useful in the winter.
Nice Sainsburys bag as well , result .
Just part ex'd my black 1.9tdi A3e for £1500. It was 2008 with years MOT, 110k new cambelt & water pump and service just done. Bodywork was extremely good for the year (envy of the neighbourhood). Didn't expect to find my new car so quick (Skoda Yeti Tdi 2011 with 75k miles).That's the way it goes!
A friend of mine recently had an aircon issue with an A4 2.0 tdi and it turned out to be a leaky sensor. New sensor and a regas and Bob's your uncle.
Might check it out on that A3, if it's a cheap fix it's always worth doing, especially if you're borrowing the car to customers or are considering selling the car at a later date.
Fantastic cars that if looked after, will definitely look after you. Had my mk2 2.0 TDi for 8 years and never cost a penny outside of servicing.
Does that wonder grip van ever move?😂
Matt should interview the wonder grip guys 😂
Its prob his for sale as its in his car park @@itsmephil2255
I guess the wonder grip really works 😂
@@itsmephil2255 Or do a review of the van😂
@@paulmoore394 100%
I totally agree with you about black wheels . I hate them with a passion. Whoever came up with that fashion needs help. As soon as i see black wheels on a car i think boy racer avoid!
I’ve got the 170 BHP version and I’ve just ready 250,000 miles
They're solid
Not a bad turn round, probably another 100k miles or more in that Audi, my 05 plate A6 is on 200900k and still going strong, everything still works!! Carly is not a bad tool, but what killed it for me was the yearly subscription, if you want all the bells and whistles.
Agreed re Carly. Have you found a decent alternative?
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A point worth noting is that Carley cannot clear air bag codes.
I have the next model A3 1.4 petrol COD motor with S Tronic bought new in 2014 and it has been a great car. Economical, a lovely drive and a quality interior, better than the current model which has had some cost cutting. I also had a Mk4 Golf GTI Manual which was also a great car, often criticised when compared to the Mk 5, but totally reliable and an interior where VW had really lifted their game.
I've got an A3 S-Line quattro hatchback, the 3 doors look so much better, but aren't as practical.
Mines done 232,000 miles and drives better than a lot of newer cars I've driven. Can't fault it, such a good little run about.
Hullo;
The owner, had a pet SeaGull, did he? That's what that stain is, bird poop.
All the best,
Shaun 🦉 of New York City 🗽
Oh Matt.... Now for the next 2 Summers we get to worry if you pass out from heat stroke with no A/C in that Audi. 🙁
I have a 2010 Black A3 5 door (1.4TFSI - 122BHP) As my first car and honestly it’s amazing - picked it up last year on 32k Miles and it’s been a great little car for me. I just wish it was a little more powerful like the 1.8 or 2.0 TFSI but then again it is only my first car.
I can certainly see the benefit having something fairly smart-looking when turning up to collect cars. It's those little bits of professional presentation that really make a reputation, at least in my mind. And even though it's old, that A3 is perfect for that role.
The wheels really lift the whole car, so much better than the dirty black look, definitely worth the money.
One of the most remarkable transformations I’ve seen on here, Matt. Well done.
8:15 Q: Why are there so many Chinese in north-west London?
A: When they get off the plane they call a cab and say, "Harrow taxi driver".
Mat your such a perfectionist. Even the sleeve on your shirt is perfectly ironed you just know you could buy anything off you and it would be 100% A1 top lad
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I’ve got myself an A3 2.0Tdi from 2011 with 105000 miles - honestly tight as a drum, I’ve had an A4 and and A5 in the past with the 3.0L Tdi engine and they were superb, although I could afford the running costs of the 3L’s I couldn’t justify the tax for the luxury of having a 3L. Anyway I drove my partner’s 2.0 tdi Seat Leon and I was impressed with the performance / economy balance and the £35 tax/year so got myself the A3 and it’s been my favourite Audi so far, love getting around town 55-60 mpg and on the motorway 70+ mpg. They really are such good cars ( IF THEY’VE BEEN LOOKED AFTER!!) Glad you rescued this one, love the videos 👍🏻. Just one point: What’s wrong with one of the best all time bands?? U2 are brilliant Matt!!! --> Come one 🤷🏻♂️😊
Nice one Matt, well worth saving, Surely worth a couple of grand of anybody's money. The alloys make all the difference, great job.
great plan. Definitely worth keeping!
looks tidy enough 👍
as for the air con, just keep browsing ebay for some secondhand stuff, and when its in the mechanics next time, just get him to whack them on 👍👍
Oh that was a trip down memory lane... The first car I actually bought was a 2004 A3 2.0 TDI with the DSG from that generation, but the 3-door version, with the dual frame. Even though it's already a common rail, that motor sounds very similar to the injector-pumps I had... I'm off, I have old playlists to listen to now very urgently.
the Chinese words are "您食祿無窮 中年晚景豐隆" - You are destined to enjoy in life with fortune, will have fortune especially after midlife. p.s. am not a professional translator feel free to correct if am wrong
Had one of these, the older 2006 140bhp 2.0 TDI version. Car was well built, doors were heavy. Around town I’d get around 30ish mpg but on the motorway between 45-50mpg. I had the base SE trim and the seats weren’t that comfortable.
Better cars out there for the money IMO. I think a lot of German cars are overrated
Matt yet again thinking off a another reason to save another old dog 😂 brilliant 👏 👍