2008 Audi A3 2.0T Sportback

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The second-generation Audi A3’s sleek European styling is instantly recognizable. The only A3 version to grace America’s shores, this Sportback wagon debuted in the U.S. as a 2006 model. It offered roomy accommodations, surprising performance, and impressive refinement for a compact car.

By 2008, the A3’s options list had grown. The 2.0T packed a 2-liter four-cylinder with both direct fuel injection and a turbocharger, sending 200 horses through a standard six-speed manual (or optional S tronic twin-clutch automatic), to the front wheels. Combined with a sophisticated suspension, electro-mechanical steering, and confident brakes, the A3 was a capable performer. And whether the roomy interior wears base or optional trim, the high-quality materials and aluminum accents impart a luxurious feel.

This 2008 2.0T Sportback looks both sporty and sinister, with its black exterior and chrome accents. And it is nicely equipped with leather, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, and an automatic transmission, along with the Cold Weather and Convenience packages.

Highlights 

• Unique Audi 5-door “Sportback” wagon 

• 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder with 200 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque 

• S-tronic twin-clutch, six-speed automatic transmission 

• Open Sky System panoramic sunroof

• Finished in Black, with Black leather interior trim 

Features 

• Black, powdercoated 17-inch rims with 225/45/17 tires 

• Larger-diameter, cat-back exhaust system upgrade 

• Cold Weather Package includes: 

  • Heated front seats 

  • Heated outer mirrors 

  • Heated windshield nozzles 

  • Removable ski sack 

• Convenience Package includes: 

  • Auto-dimming interior mirror with compass 

  • Rain/light sensor 

Known Imperfections 

• CARFAX reports on 20 June 2024 “Failed emissions inspection” and “114,690 miles, California Inspection Station.” However, this vehicle is being sold in Wisconsin.  

• A few very minor scuffs on front and rear bumpers 

• Scratch on top of roof 

• Scuff on inside bottom of front door panel 

• Minor wear on driver seat

• VW engine cover

• Cargo net missing on driver seat back  

Included 

• Keys 

• Owner’s manuals 

 Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this five-owner 2008 A3 2.0T in Wisconsin. It was previously owned in New Jersey, Washington, D.C., and California. The current owner states that it was purchased in 2021 with around 100,000 miles. He has put 14,000 miles on it since then, and it only failed California’s strict emissions test due to a visual inspection of the larger exhaust diameter.