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Hate hearing these kind of stories! Scrouts like this not caring how much trouble and cost they can cause for a moments 'fun' Anyway audi were always going to want to pull your pants down. Quick look on eBay this seller has a power and manual hood for £450 http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=401262147721&alt=web Not 100% if this is the same model as yours but might be worth an ask. Even if you just bought it for the glass and get a decent body shop to fit as the others said.

Have you found it better to drive and with any fuel improvements? I think the 180bhp version after mine was a bit better, but mine was the older 138bhp. It wasn't terrible or anything but just didn't have the same fun factor as my old Saxo did. I'll bet! The Saxo was lowered 50mm and it cornered well! Although wasnt overly practical with speed bumps or high kerbs, forever scraping the front bumper or grinding the exhaust! Nearly grounded myself a few times! Dont judge me on the mods, I was young! Thanks Trevor!

Hi NinjaDaz, its a 5 door. Thanks :-) I'll have a butchers on that link, alot to choose from!

Hi Recently took ownership of a 2010 1.8TFSI A3 Sportback and I have this weird noise it gives on start up. I did a bit of a Google and saw a few saying its quite common, but its still bugging me so thought I'd ask here for any other comments. I've got a recording which isn't the best but gives a bit of an idea, can hear it kick in about 12.5 seconds in. https://youtu.be/qgiU5GVAQYQ I've got to take it in under warranty as it's drinking through oil at the minute :-( but wasn't sure if this is normal or not and is something else which needs mentioning at the same time? Thanks Ads

Thanks! I was thinking maybe Revo as they seem to be tried and tested unless theres any others recommended? I'd say it was more of a 'warm hatch' than a hot hatch. It had a bit of poke, but it just didnt have that fun factor that say my old Saxo VTR did. I wanted the VTS or 106GTi but insurance at the time for my age was ridiculous so got the VTR, but that was still a fun car which I still miss :-) I've always loved the 205's to. DId you have the 1.6 or 1.9?

Its exactly like you've said. The current plan just isn't sustainable for them as a revenue stream with the new cars being either free or such low cost tax per year. So they're doing this to keep getting the money in.

Thanks! Yeh, I think the red with those wheels really looks nice. Havent seen that many in red either, tend to see alot of black, whites and silvers. Aye, like most of the premium German cars, make you pay for it until they have to include it lol! Wifes Mini has been the same.

Hi Picked up my A3 sportback on Friday and one of the niggles with it is there rectangle part could do with replacing as the rest of the car is pretty much mint except this. But having problems seeing what the parts called and the costs of replacing it? Would it be a DIY job or one for a bodyshop? Any help appreciated :) Cheers Hi Picked up my A3 sportback on Friday and one of the niggles with it is there rectangle part could do with replacing as the rest of the car is pretty much mint except this. But having problems seeing what the parts called and the costs of replacing it? Would it be a DIY job or one for a bodyshop? Any help appreciated :-) Cheers

Hi all Picked up my first German car on Friday being an A3 1.8TFSI Black Edition, Sportback after previously buying Peugeot/Citreon motors and being into the old modifying lark in my younger years. Small amounts still sit with me now, don't think it ever leaves you! But was time to chop the old car in and get something a bit more practical with more doors, but still with a bit of fun to it. So far I'm loving it! So smooth and quiet to drive which wouldn't have been hard coming from a 13 year old 206GTi with a noisy aftermarket exhaust! Only thing I was surprised at is little things like auto wipers and lights not being a standard considering I had them on my old car. But I'll get used to that and love how bright the headlights are on this! Will be keeping this pretty stock, apart from I'll be debadging the rear soon. Considering upgrading the stereo to something I can bluetooth directly to, currently got a bluetooth auxillary dongle which is doing the trick for now. Have been really impressed with the Bose speakers though! The idea of a stage 1 remap and a RS3 style mesh front grill also sound appealing, but we'll see. Anyway, hi from me! Ads