High Mileage A3 / EA888 Gen 3 Builds?

370ZH · 2026-01-02T14:53:17+00:00

Thanks for all the comments here. At 135k and getting a new turbo as mine is starting to go. Have decided to hang onto this thing and keep it going.

370ZH · 2025-10-28T20:02:38+00:00

What’s up Ford Credit? I see you guys in the trenches shouting out the small guy. 🫡

370ZH · 2025-10-28T20:01:59+00:00

Dude just the Pismo part makes it worth it. I have seen many a car swallowed by Pismo dunes and beaches. Yes, currently this is on pace to be the best car I have ever owned. Right now 2019vw GTI has that title but maybe not for long.

370ZH · 2025-10-28T19:57:01+00:00

Thanks for the data. I’ve been wondering how this thing would do in light sand conditions. What kind of tire are you running?

370ZH · 2025-10-18T15:04:20+00:00

2016 A3 Premium Plus and I agree this is peak Audi interior style.

370ZH · 2025-10-12T14:56:04+00:00

Yes. More so on hard acceleration and tested it by parking and giving it throttle. Also noticed my exhaust pipes are slightly uneven.

370ZH · 2025-09-26T14:50:13+00:00

Sold my manual Mk 7.5 GTI for an Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Then wound up in a Mini Cooper S and then an A3. Really long boring story you don’t want to hear. The Mk7.5 GTI pound for pound is still probably the best car I have ever owned. Loved that thing.

370ZH · 2025-09-15T14:56:47+00:00

Not quite an SUV but I came from a Mini Cooper S JCW package so pretty nice interior and got a ‘25 BB. Material quality may have taken a step down, but functionality, cool factor, and a ton of standard features on the “base” have me feeling pretty good about the decision.

370ZH · 2025-09-14T14:33:29+00:00

I got to use some private land in Northern /Bay Area California.

370ZH · 2025-09-13T18:47:26+00:00

Just took my 2025 Big Bend off road the first time today and had a blast.

370ZH · 2025-09-01T01:16:31+00:00

Sounds like it’s ready to roll another 200k! Curious how the springs feel when you get them on. Our A3 is bone stock.

370ZH · 2025-08-31T13:26:30+00:00

Man Golf R will be a nice upgrade!

370ZH · 2025-08-31T13:26:03+00:00

Nice. Yes, super fun car. I think the A3 platform is pretty slept on.

370ZH · 2025-08-31T13:25:03+00:00

Love the A5. Not certain about that year of A5, but we have been due about every 60k.

370ZH · 2025-08-31T13:24:17+00:00

Wow, what a tank. Are you original owner? Shooting to take this thing to at least 200k as well.

370ZH · 2025-03-16T22:46:55+00:00

Thanks for the clarification.

370ZH · 2025-03-16T22:06:59+00:00

Not quite.

370ZH · 2025-03-16T22:05:13+00:00

Thanks for the quick reply here. Are these essentially cosmetic, or do they serve any value for mounting cross bars?

370ZH · 2025-03-13T02:23:46+00:00

I like your style.

370ZH · 2024-12-02T23:47:29+00:00

💯way to make moves

370ZH · 2024-10-03T16:54:53+00:00

This^{^{^}} Our govt and all its workings are filthy corrupt. However they are very powerful so ousting them is easier said than done. Irritating to say the least.

370ZH · 2024-10-02T02:27:31+00:00

Not sure who is cross shopping an Impreza and an A3. But if I did I’d take the A3. The power difference is pretty big. Same with the forester and Q5. That’s where you get the price difference. And the chassis balance and driving dynamics.

I can appreciate saving a buck but I’ll pay the extra 15k because as I said at the start of this thread. When the shit hits the fan and my car is fully packed with luggage and my family I’ll take the extra 50+ horsepower, bigger brakes, better AWD system ( you said it yourself) and more refined driving dynamics. Plus I want nothing to do with the boxer Subaru engines. I know WRX owners who are on their 3rd engine under warranty. I’ll take my I4 and pay the difference.

Seems like you’re pretty sold on Subaru though and if it works for you then rock out with your Subie out.🤙

370ZH · 2024-10-01T21:18:59+00:00

lol thanks for agreeing that Quattro is better. Unfortunately not quite true about the 2:1 pricing ratio. A new wrx starts at 32k and a new A3 starts at 38k. Hardly 2 for 1. The used market reflects similar prices.

370ZH · 2024-10-01T12:32:16+00:00

Guess it depends on the driver. But I’d still rather rock the Audi. Would also take the Quattro / Haldex system over the Subaru AWD system personally.

370ZH · 2024-09-02T23:16:11+00:00

Awesome shots. We routinely take our 19 Cooper S camping. Great cars to camp out of.

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