Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars | ||
41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 34100 miles driven Redesigned for this model year.2015 |
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 | [?] | see reported repairs | ||
41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 34100 miles driven Redesigned for this model year. |
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26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 19000 miles driven Redesigned. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading. Possible common problem with the infotainment display. Repairs less common since beginning of 2016.2014 |
Chevrolet Corvette | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 19000 miles driven Redesigned. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading. Possible common problem with the infotainment display. Repairs less common since beginning of 2016. |
Chevrolet Corvette Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
50+ years of history see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 505-horsepower 7.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Only American sports car see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2002 | 2dr Convertible 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Great rep and image, even if it has become a Boomer Gen car for us 50-60 and up crowd. Outstanding vehicle performance and reliability for the entry price and very minimal maintenance costs. Depreciation appears decent over time. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
Chevrolet Corvette Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Improving but still suffers from quality and workmanship reputation problems. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Audi has highest German-made value retention. Buy a 1-year old certified pre-owned and save the 20% depreciation in the first year. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Audi is well known for their engineering prowess, and that was a big plus for me. They may not be the best-knwon luxury make, but they are making a big push in the U.S. market for brand awareness. At the dealer, customer treatment is extraordinary! see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD |
The Audis are known have reliable engines (except maybe for 2.0TDI) and offer a very well balanced ride. Also the finishing, materials and styling in the interior are of high quality. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
I love pulling into a parking lot and having the nicest car. Audi brings respect. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Owned three - all bulletproof, best interiors in the business, high safety margin see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Reputation for quality influenced decision to buy. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Premium small car with big car features, well built with good handling see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review |