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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33 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 25100 miles driven2016 | Kia Soul | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
33 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 25100 miles driven | |||||
31 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 37100 miles driven2015 | Kia Soul | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
31 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 37100 miles driven | |||||
37 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 89500 miles driven2012 | Kia Soul | [?] | see reported repairs | ||
37 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 89500 miles driven | |||||
27 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 92800 miles driven2010 | Kia Soul | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
27 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 92800 miles driven |
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 |
Kia Soul Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kia and Hyundai deservedly are darlings of the car industry now. But even in 2010, Kia still was shedding their old "I could not afford a Japanese car" image. It was one of my biggest reservations about buying. Their image keeps on improving. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Kia has always been seen a cheap line see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I bought the car for the car, and not for the brand. When I bought my Honda Fit, part of that was because of the Honda brand. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Negative connotations with Kia. see full Kia Soul review |