Thinking of buying - advice wanted

I am new to the forum so would appreciate kind replies. My in laws have diesel Audi s and I like the quality. For our motoring petrol is more suitable. A3 is about the right size. How easy is the access ? ( know will test drive but welcome hearing other opinions ) It will be second hand and wondering if there is any mileage at which big bills can kick in. Any advice on petrol A3s gratefully received and listened to. Probably 2011- 14 ish. Hope to keep under £10,000 cost but for right car will push it.

Never before been on a site which was designed to be rude ( or is it supposed to be amusing ? ) being described as a 'one post wonder' is quite off putting. How else do you start on a forum. 61 views and not one piece of advice does not indicate many people ready to contribute. Scot22 now no more posts wonder. Best wishes everyone.

Ok buddy, thousands of helpful people on here, dont foget, me being one of those who read your post, have never owned an A3 so couldnt comment. Sorry about that. A4, A6 oh and an 80, and i could have chipped in.

A3 1.9tdi Great car Expect 53-60.mpg

Adequate space,just about.

Good handling,comfortable to drive.

Misread query,re. petrol model sorry.

I couldn't give advice for 2 reasons, I've never owned /driven a 2010/11 petrol a3 and because I own an 04 a3 2.0 tdi.

If viewers haven't commented there is usually a good reason.

On my a3 I get between 40-60mpg but I've a lead foot.

Never had an A3 either - rattly timing chains on petrol engines ?? he's gone now though.

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Originally Posted by Rob69

Never had an A3 either - rattly timing chains on petrol engines ?? he's gone now though.

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He must have a 'rant' complex!