Thinking Of Selling The TDI - What Do You Think?

I agree. Save the small fortune from modding up the TDI and wait a bit. With the money you've saved and the money you'll get from your car wont be far off 2nd hand S3 money...
 
emzino said:
Just haven't got the money for it mate :sorry: and I wouldn't have the money for it for a very long time neither heh. I'm only 21 :friends: :arco:

Right now what's going through my head is, 'can I justify spending a small fortune on my car with 60k on the clock'...

I've also pretty much worked out that money on fuel for the S3 8L will double what I spend on the TDI now. I think I need to drive around where I normally drive and see if I can even really make use of the S3 8L's capabilities and if I couldn't, whether it would bother me or not :confused:
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Your fuel bill won't double its more likely to increase by a third, I know i made the same swap and also do mainly short journeys.

If I was in your position I'd keep the Tdi with its hgh spec and save up some cash for another year - your car has lost the bulk of its money now so enjoy all the toys and the good looks and then take another look into changing next year, afterall its a nice car to own at 21 sounds to me like you are just getting a little bored :)
 
So what money are you thinking of spending on your car? Madalex or what ever his name is young with a S3. I just personally wouldn't go from a new A3 to an old S3. Like I said your choice.
 
quatroo sounds well better, iv just got my A3 a couple of months ago, but after this is nothing short of RS4 or similar... just enjoying my A3 at the moment
 
Spin140 said:
Your fuel bill won't double its more likely to increase by a third, I know i made the same swap and also do mainly short journeys.

If I was in your position I'd keep the Tdi with its hgh spec and save up some cash for another year - your car has lost the bulk of its money now so enjoy all the toys and the good looks and then take another look into changing next year, afterall its a nice car to own at 21 sounds to me like you are just getting a little bored :)
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You got me there hehe. I am a little bored of it already but I should really snap out of it or else i'm going to make some distrastic and possible very regretful decision!

N8KOW said:
So what money are you thinking of spending on your car? Madalex or what ever his name is young with a S3. I just personally wouldn't go from a new A3 to an old S3. Like I said your choice.
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Well the plans were:

-MTM custom remap stage 1 & 2 (possibly 3 with Hybrid Turbo) through QS Tuning
-Miltek turbo-back system w/200cell Sports CAT (3" downpipe)
-Carbonio Forced CAI
-Hofele RS style front end conversion
-RS4 v2 18" rims
-Brembo GT Kit brakes or cheaper alternative Black Diamond/EBC

That's it really heh. So were talking roughlyyyy £3000-£4000 worth of mods :shutup2: :tocktock: :scared2:

Think i'll do Plan C which is keep it, work my a*s off and get the A5 3.0TDI Quattro :arco:
 
emzino said:
I'm only 21 :arco:
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Not to pi$$ on your fire but have you done an insurance quote for an S3 I'd imagine its going to cost you a small fortune esp (>£1.5-2k) if you only have 1years ncb!!!!

Might be worth while keeping your oil burner, stay safe and save for a new S3 a year or so down the line.
Its a good feeling buying a new car of this caliber knowing your the first owner.......just a thought.

Mike
 
bowfer said:
I know what you mean, but it's still controllable.
With all due respect, it is only 140bhp/170bhp.
It's not like you've turned on some sort of afterburner and you're suddenly staring death in the face.
I was saying at the weekend, that my A3 must be virtually uncrashable.
You'd have to be such a spaz to crash it through your own actions.
It makes it nice and safe...but a bit dull at the same time.
So the ESP goes on for the missus, off for me!
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You're right, it is controllable and I've altered my driving to do that most of the time but there are times you go for a gap in the wet and just end up spinning. Total PITA. But then Quattro would be totally irrelevant 99% of the time. As it is we're only getting around 35MPG with this colder weather and all the shortish journeys. Guess that would be around 30 in a Quattro. Should have bought a petrol car!
 
Macduff said:
You're right, it is controllable and I've altered my driving to do that most of the time but there are times you go for a gap in the wet and just end up spinning. Total PITA. But then Quattro would be totally irrelevant 99% of the time. As it is we're only getting around 35MPG with this colder weather and all the shortish journeys. Guess that would be around 30 in a Quattro. Should have bought a petrol car!
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Not really, I average about 35 on short journeys and mid 40's on the motorway in my 170 quattro
 
mikey_abz said:
Not to pi$$ on your fire but have you done an insurance quote for an S3 I'd imagine its going to cost you a small fortune esp (>£1.5-2k) if you only have 1years ncb!!!!

Might be worth while keeping your oil burner, stay safe and save for a new S3 a year or so down the line.
Its a good feeling buying a new car of this caliber knowing your the first owner.......just a thought.

Mike
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I got 3years and that'll be 4 when I hit march.

Right now i'm paying £1200 a year with RAC & i'm 1st driver. I done a quote with Direct Line as 1st driver again on the facelift 225bhp S3 8L and got £1200 again so it's ok.

Think I need to goto the drawing board and do some financing to see which way i'll be best off...

So as for that conclusion, I do thank ALL of you SO SO MUCH for the input, help, advice & guidance. It's aided me hugely and my mum has even had a read through lol

I'll keep you all posted on what happens next :icon_thumright: :respekt:
 
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