[husker boxster]

I've bought and sold 4 Audis as a Wheeler Dealer. The newest and nicest one was a 2010 TT convertible with 53K mi. It was a very nice car. Like any car company, Audi has its issues. I think the biggest of them is the timing belt, that MUST be changed at 80K mi or you risk valve damage if it breaks. But changing the timing belt and water pump would be a long way down the road if you buy new. And just like any premium German auto, maintenance and parts are expensive on Audis.

But I have found them to be good and fun autos. Don't think your sister would go wrong with a A3. I have been looking for an A3 as a WD car, but they hold their value very well and don't seem to have many for sale needing a lot of work.