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. |
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 |
Saturn AURA Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Saturn seems to have a better image than a lot of other mainstream brands. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Saturn has a reputation for not so good cards, but it has changed. I would highly recommend an Aura and will be looking at a Vue or Outlook to replace our current SUV when that time comes. see full Saturn AURA review |
Saturn AURA Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
GM on verge of bankruptcy. Saturn may be eliminated. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have owned GM & Honda’s, My experience with the long term reliability of the Honda’s were impressive. I can’t say the same for GM. The General now says this car’s quality is up there with the best of them, only time will tell. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Overall, GM does not have as good a reputation as Honda or Toyota in terms of reliability, which is a major factor in my purchase decisions. I was largely willing to discount that concern on this purchase. see full Saturn AURA review |