Have you actually ordered it? The dealers can estimate build date up front but the actual build date could take days or weeks to come through.
Hi Cleggy, I've been given week 19, although apparently there have been some delays in S3 saloons across the piece, I don't know if they have received more demand than expected? Anyway mine was pushed back from 12 to 19 but at least has a build slot
I think that's pretty good. The spec you have there is still prob around £36k and my figures aren't much different to yours, similar cash down and higher spec but higher repayments so sounds pretty good . Defo a great choice, what colour are you thinking?
Was looking at misano red as per the official brochure?
You really do not want to put GAP, alloy protection etc. on finance as it will cost a fortune, and personally alloy protection is a waste of money. GAP can be had far cheaper elsewhere unless you are getting a really good deal...
What kind if discounts have you guys been offered on the saloons?
Kings Lynn Audi are offering 8% off the pre vat price on all s3s at present
Yeah, I've realised I can get better deals away from the dealer.
Prices they quoted were 599 for GAP, 399 for bodycare, 460 for SMART (scuffs, dints, etc.), 510 for alloy wheel and tyre protection.
Wow that's expensive add-on's. I'm paying £250 for my GAP (started at £600, but after noting last time I bought it for my A1 it was cheaper, the price came down straight away!) and £200 for tyre insurance.
Word of caution - I found the alloy insurance a waste of money as they can only do "cosmetic" repairs which on the S3 wheels means they will just sand it down, paint the damage the same colour as the wheel and then lacquer. Basically you lose the diamond cut / polished metal effect. Looks ok from a distance, but getting close up to the wheel you can see where's it's been repaired. Ending up spending £400 on a new rotor in the end for my A1 as couldn't live with it.
Also the £460 for the scuff repair sounds a lot to me. The company the policy use for repairs is called Revive! and they charge £80 for most dings etc to be repaired. I've never had 6 SMART repairs on any car I've ever owned during its ownership.
Each to their own but think some of these insurances are way over priced.
Never bothered in decades of driving, saved thousands. !
It's one of those things isn't it? I could say exactly the same about my house insurance, which I've never ever claimed on. I used to poo-poo GAP until my 2 year old GTi was written off and I lost out on £6000. So I always throw it in now, especially as £300 is nothing on a £35K car.
But I agree the other insurances are not such good value.
Just as an aside to the insurances (GAP etc) is anyone ordering an S3 saloon through a broker?
When I shoved the broker illustration in front of my local dealer he said go for it as they couldn't match the price.
He warned me though that going through a broker to source a car which has not been given an official build date could end in tears/frustration waiting longer than going through the dealer direct.
Can anyone shed any light on this?