Audi A3 1.6 Sport

Advantages: Reknowned build quality and reliability, sporty handling.
Disadvantages: It's the wife's not mine.

...The hunt for the Audi A3 we now own began after we decided the escalating petrol prices were no longer for us. Running a 2.6 V6 tends to get expensive at todays prices. The only replacement to my wifes exceptionally well behaved V6 Vectra had to be an Audi A3. Something small and fun for the adults to drive, but also well behaved, safe and with an air of prestige about it for when the kids are on board. We picked up an 98 (R), one owner, 90k mile with FSH example which could only be described as near immaculate. In stunning silver with 15" 6 spoke light alloy wheels. To drive the car feels as tight as I imagine it did when new, and handles exceptionally well thanks to Audi's many years experience in the rally field. Although the car does hold the promise of "sport" at best it is a warm hatch as opposed a hot hatch producing 125 bhp... Read review

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Advantages: Stunningly good looking, well sought after - easy to sell on, definitely get more then you paid for if you've done the research
Disadvantages: Audi servicing and parts pricey, steep insurance, overall maintenance expensive

...First and foremost, do your research, I bought my car in October 2003 from a second hand dealer advertised in the newspaper for £8695, whilst on my search saw the same car advertised over the Internet for £8400, finally managed to negotiate a price of £8200 once informing the dealer of my ability to take the car of his hands that same day and also informing him I was a serious buyer who had done my research! Alas, a year later an identical car was on private sale priced at £6000 slightly higher mileage but none the less the owner was ready to take £5,500 - research, research and... The Audi A3 1.6 Sport is a stunner, although could be a smoother drive such as his rival the 1.8, although the difference in cost does not justify the 1.8 making the 1.6 a favourite. Moreover the 1.6 handles the road exceptionally well ensuring the ultimate... Read review

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Advantages: Look like the Type R
Disadvantages: Didn't had the type R speed

...I used to owned this Honda Civic sport. Great car sporty, handsome and great to drive. When I owned it most people though is a Civic Type R which was a good thing because I was young couldnt afford the type R just didn't had the speed but did had the looks. If your young looking for 1st or 2nd car and want somthing that look just like the type R this is for you. It has a 1.6VTEC engine which was pretty nippy compared to other rivals such as AUDI a3, MAZDA 3 and so on.....does 0-60 10.6sec which is faster than the audi and the mazda.The ride is really convertible and space there are plenty front back even the boot. Honda cars are popular being reliable and cheap I had no problem with the car owning it for two years.This car is a stunner add a type r spoiler, type r alloys and your there just like the type R.... Read review

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