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    Boooo BMW...

    I cancelled my s3 order and got a 335i coupe - love the car, very smooth as said, happy with the interior and build quality, and service seem good. Did not know the true meaning about understear until I got used to it not being there. And what an engine!!! Just hate being a bmw driver -...
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    can I cancel?

    thanks loads everyone for the responses - I have just come back from the test drive and ended up buying it - for pick up next weekend. From what I felt on the tests - if you are blasting around twisty roads the S3 will beat the BMW and be more fun. For other types of driving the BMW is great...
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    can I cancel?

    Hi all, I ordered my new S3 in middle May for Sept Delivery and paid my 1000 pound deposit - car not yet got a build date as far as I know. Now I am tempted away to the dark side for a 07 BMW 335i coupe for the same money (used). Would anyone know the implications of canceling my s3 now -...
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    forza 2

    has anyone noticed how smooth the tracks are in the game - no road bumps at all from the laps I have done. Just seems strange as used to the cars skipping around from PGR which seems more realistic. Cheers
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    Ipod nano tranmits songs wirelessly through speakers!

    the ones with a seperate power source (rather than powered by the ipod) are much better quality and gererally quite usable - and they charge your ipod at the same time.
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    S3 Upgrades planned at APS, UK

    Thanks for the responses guys - interesting stuff about the ARBs They recommended them really highly for better cornering - but sounds like maybe not worth the cost of £350 fitted I did not make a note of brands to be used for the suspension but they say they have 2 packages - track and road...
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    S3 Upgrades planned at APS, UK

    Hi guys, please can people advise if I am making the right move on upgrading my 50K mile, 2003 S3. Got it booked into APS for new springs, dampers, r32 ARBs and a remap. Hoping this will money well spent. Am I doing the right thing with the right people - they seem good on the phone. Thanks...