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  • $7,000
    good price
    $180 below market
    • 129,651 miles
    • 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 5 Seats, 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Knox Auto Sales (Dunn, NC)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Dunn, NC / 402 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Check out this Audi wagon!! 2012 Audi A3 2.0T Quattro Premium Plus with 129k miles. This is a sharp hatchback with leather interior, dual sunroofs, al...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    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)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUMFAFM7CA017860
    Stock: 017860
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • New Listing
    • 56,102 miles
    • No accidents, 5 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 5 Seats, 30 City / 42 Hwy MPG
    • Carvana (In-stock online)
    • Delivery available*
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Salt Lake City, UT / 1,519 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 ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUBJAFM3CA063949
    Stock: 2003679706
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-28-2025

    • 75,146 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 5 Seats, 22 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Select Motors (Wichita, KS)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Wichita, KS / 793 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Reduced price is firm.Get ready to rev up your driving experience with this sleek and stylish Silver 2012 Audi A3! Equipped with a powerful 2.0L DOHC ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    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 (22 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKEAFM7CA127110
    Stock: B6923
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $5,899
    great price
    $1,865 below market
    • 127,931 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 5 Seats, 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Motorcars of Nashville (Mount Juliet, TN)
    • Bluetooth
    • Leather Seats
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Power Driver Seat
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Mount Juliet, TN / 333 miles away from Columbus, OH

    ALL QUALIFIED USED EVS AND PLUG-IN VEHICLE PRICES INCLUDE A TAX CREDIT UP TO $4,000*!!! SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!!! All prices include a $500.00 disc...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    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)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKEAFM2DA029328
    Stock: 029328
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 01-14-2025

  • Price Drop
    • 63,437 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 5 Seats, 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek (Walnut Creek, CA)
    • Five Star Dealer
    • Bluetooth
    • Leather Seats
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Power Driver Seat
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Walnut Creek, CA / 2,094 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Clean CARFAX! This 2013 Audi A3 Premium Plus comes equipped with HEATED SEATS, PREMIUM PACKAGE PLUS and KEYLESS ENTRY! It has under 65,000 miles! This...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    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)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKEAFM3DA026227
    Stock: MDA026227
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-26-2025

  • $6,895
    fair price
    $111 above market
    • 151,022 miles
    • No accidents, 5 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 5 Seats, 30 City / 42 Hwy MPG
    • VIP Auto Sales (Franklin, OH)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Franklin, OH / 87 miles away from Columbus, OH

    The 2011 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium Plus is a compact luxury hatchback that combines sporty performance with efficiency and refinement. Powered by a 2.0L...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKJAFM1BA130319
    Stock: 12096
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-10-2024

  • New Listing
    $11,799
    fair price
    $504 above market
    • 93,621 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 5 Seats, 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • University Volkswagen (Seattle, WA)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Leather Seats
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Seattle, WA / 2,012 miles away from Columbus, OH

    *PREMIUM PLUS PKG*, *QUATTRO*, *AWD*, *SATELLITE RADIO*, *SMART PHONE INTERFACE*, *HEATED SEATS*, *BACK UP CAMERA*, *SUNROOF*, *HARD TO FIND!*, *LOCAL...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    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)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUMFAFM9DA029736
    Stock: 86105
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-09-2025

    • 139,710 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 5 Seats, 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Cars USA (Virginia Beach, VA)
    • Bluetooth
    • Leather Seats
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Power Driver Seat
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Virginia Beach, VA / 425 miles away from Columbus, OH

    CARFAX CERTIFIED NO ACCIDENTS,MANY DOCUMENTED SERVICE RECORDS FROM A FRANCHISE DEALER!!!WE ARE A USAA CERTIFIED DEALER AND A CARFAX ADVANTAGE CERTIFIE...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    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)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKEAFM3DA033257
    Stock: 033257
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

    • 86,144 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 5 Seats, 30 City / 42 Hwy MPG
    • AutoNation Honda Renton (Renton, WA)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Renton, WA / 2,007 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Leather SeatsRear SpoilerThis vehicle includes a Money-Back Guarantee* and passed our precise inspection process. Best of all the price you see is...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUBJAFM7BA132513
    Stock: BA132513
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-13-2025

  • Price Drop
    $6,500
    great price
    $2,454 below market
    • 123,138 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 5 Seats, 30 City / 42 Hwy MPG
    • Midway Dodge (Chicago, IL)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Chicago, IL / 282 miles away from Columbus, OH

    A3 2.0 TDI Premium Plus FrontTrak, 4D Hatchback, 2.0L I4 TDI Diesel Turbocharged DOHC 16V ULEV II 140hp, 6-Speed Automatic S tronic, FrontTrak, Black ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKJAFM8CA049285
    Stock: C15768A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 02-20-2025

    • 101,598 miles
    • Frame damage reported, 4 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 5 Seats, 30 City / 42 Hwy MPG
    • Olympia Pre-Owned Auto (Raleigh, NC)
    • Bluetooth
    • Leather Seats
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Power Driver Seat
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Raleigh, NC / 372 miles away from Columbus, OH

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Issue reported

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: Yes

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKJAFMXDA009078
    Stock: 009078
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • New Listing
    • 88,035 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 5 Seats, 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Niello Audi (Sacramento, CA)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
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    Located in Sacramento, CA / 2,046 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Heated Leather Seats, iPod/MP3 Input, Satellite Radio, Premium Sound System, Alloy Wheels, Bluetooth® VALUE PKG, COLD WEATHER PKG, LAVA GRAY PEARL EFF...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    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)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUDFAFM7DA023224
    Stock: A3505T
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-24-2025

  • $4,450
    great price
    $2,598 below market
    • 129,000 miles
    • 2 accidents, 7 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 5 Seats, 22 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Golden Deals Motors (Sacramento, CA)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Sacramento, CA / 2,052 miles away from Columbus, OH

    2012 Audi A3 Wagon 2.0L 4 Cylinder Turbocharger VIN# WAUBEAFM8CA148676 CLEAN TITLE Passed smog Passed safety Inspection Fresh oil change Leather / Ele...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    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 (22 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUBEAFM8CA148676
    Stock: 148676
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-03-2025

  • $7,995
    good price
    $718 below market
    • 119,835 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 5 Seats, 30 City / 42 Hwy MPG
    • Autoplex Motors (Lynnwood, WA)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Lynnwood, WA / 2,011 miles away from Columbus, OH

    The 2017 Honda Odyssey EX-L is a minivan that offers a comfortable and spacious interior along with a powerful engine. This vehicle is powered by a 3....

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUBJAFM4CA022536
    Stock: 13146
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 02-22-2025

  • $7,950
    good price
    $1,780 below market
    • 80,931 miles
    • 4 accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 5 Seats, 22 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Two Brothers Auto Sales (Loganville, GA)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Loganville, GA / 433 miles away from Columbus, OH

    2012 Audi A3 premium 2.0l 4cyl FWD 80k ORIG MILES VIN:WAUBEAFM8CA122854 Runs and drives excellent, no mechanical issues, LOW MILES, just passed emissi...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    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 (22 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUBEAFM8CA122854
    Stock: 122854
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-05-2024

  • $11,200
    fair price
    $157 below market
    • 81,556 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 5 Seats, 30 City / 42 Hwy MPG
    • Motorsports CNY (Syracuse, NY)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Syracuse, NY / 402 miles away from Columbus, OH

    2012 AUDI A3 TDI PREMIUM PLUS PACKAGERuns and Drives Great!Excellent ConditionClean Carfax0 AccidentsOnly 81,556 milesneeds nothing.Leather Heated sea...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKJBFM4CA125073
    Stock: 125073
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-28-2025

  • New Listing
    $9,990
    fair price
    $286 below market
    • 73,202 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
    • 5 Seats, 22 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Royal Kia (Tucson, AZ)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Tucson, AZ / 1,647 miles away from Columbus, OH

    ABOUT THIS VEHICLE Welcome to Royal , a family-owned business where customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do! We're excited to presen...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    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 (22 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKEAFM5CA111312
    Stock: PS33521
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-09-2025

  • $7,500
    fair price
    $116 below market
    • 146,296 miles
    • 2 accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 5 Seats, 30 City / 42 Hwy MPG
    • C & N Auto Brokers (Fayetteville, GA)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Fayetteville, GA / 464 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Clean Turbo Diesel! Clean title Non smoker Rust free

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKJAFM6CA068448
    Stock: 068448
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-15-2025

  • $9,995
    fair price
    $464 above market
    • 127,865 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 5 Seats, 30 City / 42 Hwy MPG
    • Dales Auto Sales (Hutchinson, MN)
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    • Alarm
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    Located in Hutchinson, MN / 677 miles away from Columbus, OH

    TDi Diesel 2012 Audi Premium Plus TDi (2.0 Turbo Diesel) Automatic transmission, 127,xxx miles. Panoramic Sun Roof, (NEW Turbo). Leather seating & muc...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/42 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUKJAFM5CA100550
    Stock: 100550
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-12-2024

  • $7,500
    good price
    $147 below market
    • 124,720 miles
    • 1 accident, 4 owners, personal use only
    • 5 Seats, 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Active Auto Sales (Novato, CA)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
    Close

    Located in Novato, CA / 2,116 miles away from Columbus, OH

    WE ARE SCHEDULING TEST DRIVES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, SO THAT WE MAY BETTER SERVE YOU BY LIMITING THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE VISITING OUR DEALERSHIP AT ANY GIV...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    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)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUMFAFM2CA125061
    Stock: 7529
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 12-04-2024

  • $6,950
    fair price
    $75 below market
    • 144,169 miles
    • 2 accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 5 Seats, 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Perfect Choice Auto (Trenton, NJ)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
    • Auto Climate Control
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    Located in Trenton, NJ / 427 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Visit Perfect Choice Auto online at perfectchoiceauto.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 6**-3**-6*** today to schedule your test ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    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)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUMFAFM9CA131617
    Stock: 10236
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-22-2025

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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.
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