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Audi A3 gets diesel right, but noises can annoy By James R. Healey, USA TODAY PHOTOS: More views of the Audi A3 QUESTIONS? Ask them now for Healey's chat, 2 p.m. ET MORE TEST DRIVE: Archive of Healey's columns SIDE BY SIDE: Compare this vehicle to others Today's question: Q: Is it still true that purchasing a redesign in year one is a bad idea because supposed bugs need to be worked out? A: Depends a lot on the automaker and the extent of the redesign. If it's a 'freshening,' which happens about half-way through a vehicle's life, then it's less likely for bugs to have been introduced. Same hardware, different cosmetics (grille, bumpers taillights, etc.) to look new. If it's a full re-make, more chances for bugs. But if the automaker has a good record for reliability, that might be a minor concern. Of course, there are exceptions. Read the latest Test Drive chat
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