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shokwaves · 05-07-2008, 02:50 PM

Didn't even think about VW, but yeah, A3 and GTI share the same platform. I'm only considering the A3 for its looks and the DSG. The extended warranty on the A3 is 100,000 power plant and 7 years, but I would have to bring it to the dealer even for just an oil change since it's got the "service" warning on the read out cluster. I like doing my own oil changes and save a few bucks.

The insurance is $85 more on the MS3 than the A3 ($170) a year, which is strange with the MS3 being a cheaper car. I think this car doesn't have a good track record with ins. companies. Too many people racing them and wrecking probably?

The Quattro is just too much $. It would jump from an $8K difference on the A3 to probably $15K vs. MS3.

I also think the GTI doesn't have as much room, which I would like to have for more practical purposes.

They are quoting me $1100 p/y on the MS3 and $920 on the A3 with 250K/500K coverage. But that's also because I have four other cars and property under the same policy.

Thanks again for the input / opinions.

05-07-2008, 02:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
shokwaves Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Carson, California Posts: 1,018	Didn't even think about VW, but yeah, A3 and GTI share the same platform. I'm only considering the A3 for its looks and the DSG. The extended warranty on the A3 is 100,000 power plant and 7 years, but I would have to bring it to the dealer even for just an oil change since it's got the "service" warning on the read out cluster. I like doing my own oil changes and save a few bucks. The insurance is $85 more on the MS3 than the A3 ($170) a year, which is strange with the MS3 being a cheaper car. I think this car doesn't have a good track record with ins. companies. Too many people racing them and wrecking probably? The Quattro is just too much $. It would jump from an $8K difference on the A3 to probably $15K vs. MS3. I also think the GTI doesn't have as much room, which I would like to have for more practical purposes. They are quoting me $1100 p/y on the MS3 and $920 on the A3 with 250K/500K coverage. But that's also because I have four other cars and property under the same policy. Thanks again for the input / opinions.