Audi A3 Sedan/Sportsback Owners - Check In

[7hm]

  On 6/3/2015 at 9:23 AM, Kangadrool said:

how come boxwagons and audits so attractive one? So many people keep asking.

 

cheaper entry to the german engineering hype

 

also Audi is part of the 'Big 3' of German motoring

nowadays people die die wanna be seen in a 'premium german car' even if it's just a tiny A1. SGP are all brand-conscious.

Edited June 3, 2015 by 7hm

[Falc]

  On 6/3/2015 at 8:55 AM, Ilikegirls said:

Sorry for asking this noob question,

 

is audi A3 7-speed S-tronic same as VW 7-speed DSG? Understand that they are of the same group of companies.

 

Read up a lot on forums, some said is exactly the same while some said totally not.

Quite confusing therefore I think is best to check with the existing A3 car owners in Singapore.

 

My neighbour Jetta 1.4 7speed DSG is already giving him problems and he experienced jerking movement or lack of power from time to time. Mileage is less than 20,000km. He advise me not to get a VW next time or rather a 7speed DSG.

 

A close friend of mine wish to get a A3 but he is not too sure about the gear box reliability.

 

Say both gear box are exactly the same platform, Audi seems to have fewer complains as compared to the infamous VW DSG.

Wondering if Audi did something to their cars which VW did not.

 

 

Maybe some kind gurus can shed some light on this matter

I read they are the same. I don't expect VAG, master of parts sharing, to develop two low end 7sp dsgs to share among its cars.

 

But service by Audi shld be much better than VW?

Edited June 3, 2015 by Falc

[7hm]

  On 6/3/2015 at 1:08 PM, Falc said:

I read they are the same. I don't expect VAG, master of parts sharing, to develop two low end 7sp dsgs to share among its cars.

 

But service by Audi shld be much better than VW?

 

up to now i been thinking similarly.. but when I went to research it it seems it may not actually be the exact same gearbox...

[Paddie]

  On 6/3/2015 at 8:55 AM, Ilikegirls said:

Sorry for asking this noob question,

 

is audi A3 7-speed S-tronic same as VW 7-speed DSG? Understand that they are of the same group of companies.

 

Read up a lot on forums, some said is exactly the same while some said totally not.

Quite confusing therefore I think is best to check with the existing A3 car owners in Singapore.

 

 

Your question is answered here: http://www.mycarforum.com/topic/2698811-is-wise-to-buy-a-new-2015-jetta-now/page-10?do=findComment&comment=5495952

[zerobim08]

  On 6/3/2015 at 8:55 AM, Ilikegirls said:

Sorry for asking this noob question,

 

is audi A3 7-speed S-tronic same as VW 7-speed DSG? Understand that they are of the same group of companies.

 

Read up a lot on forums, some said is exactly the same while some said totally not.

Quite confusing therefore I think is best to check with the existing A3 car owners in Singapore.

 

My neighbour Jetta 1.4 7speed DSG is already giving him problems and he experienced jerking movement or lack of power from time to time. Mileage is less than 20,000km. He advise me not to get a VW next time or rather a 7speed DSG.

 

A close friend of mine wish to get a A3 but he is not too sure about the gear box reliability.

 

Say both gear box are exactly the same platform, Audi seems to have fewer complains as compared to the infamous VW DSG.

Wondering if Audi did something to their cars which VW did not.

 

 

Maybe some kind gurus can shed some light on this matter

I don't know about the jetta but the new generation Golf should have the same engine+gearbox as the A3 since both are built using the new MQB platform. The "new" jetta is not built on the MQB platform and may not have the same configuration.

 

If you came from an AT gearbox car you may mistaken the quirks of the DSG as gearbox problem. (similar to saying the cvt gearbox rubber band effect as loss of power problem). It took me a while to get use to those quirks. Firstly downshift in low gears can be jerky sometimes. This is manifested by engine braking as well. Also sometimes on downshift the clutch is engaged longer before gear is selected so if you press gas at that moment you may feel loss of power.

 

Compared to a AT gearbox the dsg may wear out faster due to having more friction based components like the clutch. If you do lots of start stop crawling traffic driving then chances of gearbox problems will increased. You have to factor in this risk for getting a better performance and more efficient drive.

 

I read that the new generation 7dsg has been upgraded with redesigned MU and better materials. From industry feedback it seems to have improved reliability. Well, when cvt gearbox first came out it too was problematic. But improvements were made. Now even toyota uses cvt in the Altis. Just to show things don't just stand still.

[zerobim08]

For (new generation) Audi A3 owners, a good read on the MQB platform and the all new EA211 engine which the new A3 was built on. The A3 is one of first car built with this new platform.

 

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2012/02/mqb-20120201.html

[zerobim08]

Hi a3 (type 8v) owners,

 

Just saw there is an offer for installation of the "Drive Select" option at $400.

 

Any opinion whether it is worthwhile to get it?

[t0y0ta]

Having recently sat in a friends new a3 sedan I must say build quality is amazing and the engine and fuel efficiency is unbeatable. I particularly impressed by illumination rings that will light up the cup holders. Price is also gd as it get 15k cevs rebate.

 

Gearbox not sure if will have same problems as golf a7. My friend golf a7 sport which is one of earliest batch out in mid 2013 has already changed mu once.

[Nissan833]

  On 6/20/2015 at 12:51 AM, t0y0ta said:

Having recently sat in a friends new a3 sedan I must say build quality is amazing and the engine and fuel efficiency is unbeatable. I particularly impressed by illumination rings that will light up the cup holders. Price is also gd as it get 15k cevs rebate.

 

Gearbox not sure if will have same problems as golf a7. My friend golf a7 sport which is one of earliest batch out in mid 2013 has already changed mu once.

 

Golf 7 using the same dreaded 7speed DSG. Even with improved materials & design, still bound to happen. My neighbour 's Golf 7 1.4TSI drove for a year before changing MU.

[7hm]

  On 6/20/2015 at 12:39 AM, zerobim08 said:

Hi a3 (type 8v) owners,

 

Just saw there is an offer for installation of the "Drive Select" option at $400.

 

Any opinion whether it is worthwhile to get it?

If you don't have adaptive suspension type features imo its not worthwhile. Only affects throttle response and steering weight mostly I think

 

 

  On 6/20/2015 at 12:51 AM, t0y0ta said:

I particularly impressed by illumination rings that will light up the cup holder

Ambient ilu also in Golf... but what color is Audi's? Still red?

[zerobim08]

  On 6/20/2015 at 5:47 AM, Nissan833 said:

 

Golf 7 using the same dreaded 7speed DSG. Even with improved materials & design, still bound to happen. My neighbour 's Golf 7 1.4TSI drove for a year before changing MU.

Seems like the golf are dropping like flies. No wonder it is selling in the millions every year and become sort of a legend in Europe.

[7hm]

  On 6/20/2015 at 1:01 PM, zerobim08 said:

Seems like the golf are dropping like flies. No wonder it is selling in the millions every year and become sort of a legend in Europe.

 

I think its not as bad in Europe. Their climate is different and they don't have nearly as much mechatronic unit failures due to corrosive fluid like we do in our tropical climate.

 

In fact their reliability seems to be considered on the high side.

[zerobim08]

  On 6/20/2015 at 6:08 PM, 7hm said:

 

I think its not as bad in Europe. Their climate is different and they don't have nearly as much mechatronic unit failures due to corrosive fluid like we do in our tropical climate.

 

In fact their reliability seems to be considered on the high side.

Maybe those high gearbox MU failure are those still using synthetic oil which when in high temperature can cause the corrosion. This problem seemed to have been resolved with mineral oil.

 

I don't think climate is main factor Prolonged start stop traffic jam (more typical in asia than Europe) is the main cause of high temperature.

 

I think a lot of complaints were those gearbox judder issue. I think this is caused by worn out clutch not MU (can happen early if you always drive in prolonged jam - well even other type of gearboxes are not immune under this condition too).

 

That's why a couple posts back I said potential buyers should be awared of higher risk when used in that kind of driving conditions.

[vbchia]

I did a ECU OBD remap on my A3, I now have 150 bhp and 250nm of torque. Dyno tested and confirmed at Monster Tune. Must remember to drive it back there to reinstall the original programme every 15,000km for servicing. After remap, my average consumption is around 16 to 17km per liter 70/30 highway/city driving. Response is much better especially the dead spot below 1500 rpm.

[Robin]

  On 6/20/2015 at 12:39 AM, zerobim08 said:

Hi a3 (type 8v) owners,

 

Just saw there is an offer for installation of the "Drive Select" option at $400.

 

Any opinion whether it is worthwhile to get it?

 

yah... i also considering

$400 is w/o button

$600 is with button

[Carleon8]

I'm wondering, does it help to move off from rest using manual mode, so as to reduce the possibility of the juddering problem? i.e. use manual for gears 1 and 2.

 

Does it help?

[Enye]

  On 7/8/2015 at 6:37 AM, vbchia said:

I did a ECU OBD remap on my A3, I now have 150 bhp and 250nm of torque. Dyno tested and confirmed at Monster Tune. Must remember to drive it back there to reinstall the original programme every 15,000km for servicing. After remap, my average consumption is around 16 to 17km per liter 70/30 highway/city driving. Response is much better especially the dead spot below 1500 rpm.

 

no need to reinstall for servicing. They probably won't check during normal servicing

 

but they'll definitely know if you ever go back for warranty claims

 

[Ckhaos]

  On 7/8/2015 at 6:37 AM, vbchia said:

I did a ECU OBD remap on my A3, I now have 150 bhp and 250nm of torque. Dyno tested and confirmed at Monster Tune. Must remember to drive it back there to reinstall the original programme every 15,000km for servicing. After remap, my average consumption is around 16 to 17km per liter 70/30 highway/city driving. Response is much better especially the dead spot below 1500 rpm.

Since 150bhp now belongs to Cat B, does this mean you "officially" need to inform LTA by right, but by left.........