A5 2.0 TDIe 136 SE Technik or A3 1.6 TDI SE

[sb1234]

Hi,

I'd be grateful if anyone could give feedback on the following two cars please, and which one you believe would be best value for money.

Also, has anyone had any experience with Imperial Car Supermarket?

Thanks,

A5 2.0 TDIe 136 SE Technik

£13,619
69,169 miles

When test driving this vehicle, I noticed the gear stick and clutch was vibrating slightly (especially when car was stationary and in 1st gear) - is this normal or an indication of a problem?

https://www.imperialcarsupermarkets.co.uk/used-car...

A3 1.6 TDI SE - £11,698

£11,698
26,023 miles

This one doesn't come with parking sensors - does anyone know how difficult / expensive these are to fit in afterwards?

https://www.imperialcarsupermarkets.co.uk/used-car...

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Marvtec said:

Both very underpowered, amongst the worst engines you could choose for each. Also, do you really need parking sensors on an A3?!?

thebraketester said:

The 1.6tdi is a dog of an engine.

Thanks for both of your feedback - which engine would you recommend? I'm only 25 years old, so trying to keep the insurance group as low as possible.

Cupramax said:

£125+vat to allow you to buy their car... FFS. That alone would make me walk away from that dealer.

Yeah, would you recommend buying privately or from smaller dealerships rather than the larger "car supermarkets"?

[sb1234]

Thanks for all your feedback.

I'm looking for something to replace my 2006 Ford Fiesta with. I'll be doing 10-15,000 miles a year, mostly city driving but fortnightly 260 mile motorway round trips.

How does the following car compare to the A3/A5?

BMW 1 Series 116d EfficientDynamics Plus 5dr - 2015 - 29,677 miles - £13,569

https://www.imperialcarsupermarkets.co.uk/used-car...

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LasseV said:

Meh.

Do you really need a diesel?

What about Lexus IS? Or Mec C-class Coupe?

Thanks - probably not, as most driving will be around town.

Hadn't considered either of those - will have a look at the options

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ChrisR99 said:

You can get nice petrol versions of both those Audis...look at those instead.

Thanks - would you consider Cat C cars from private sellers?