 I've had this car for a couple of years now and I still enjoy it every day.  I do wish a backup camera option would have been included, but I like how the car feels and drives.  So far, I have had no major issues and have just done regular maintenance.  I have found that tire rotation is necessary every 5k miles or the rear tires will wear out much faster than those on the front.  Some things that have been needed are new front brake pads and rotors, 2 sets of tires, a battery replacement (under warranty) and other recalls that were required.  Overall, I am still happy with the purchase and look forward to getting an A4 when my A3 gets old.