Last Ride in My S3...

xBox · Apr 25, 2017

... was with new owner kindly dropping me back home.

20-months and 20,000 km of fun and totally fault free ownership :nogarors4:

Have been super impressed by the cars performance and interior/exterior quality. Only criticism would be in the suspension department, which on 19"s would occasionally draw a grimace over speed bumps, but nothing too tragic :playful:

Was planning to run it in parallel with my new car, but truth be told, the temptation to fall back on the S3 would have inevitably led to far less use of the GT.

Anyhow, thanks to everyone that contributes to this great forum and I'm sure there will be another Audi in my future :hi:

Jassyo06 · Apr 25, 2017

xBox said:
... was with new owner kindly dropping me back home.

20-months and 20,000 km of fun and totally fault free ownership

Have been super impressed by the cars performance and interior/exterior quality. Only criticism would be in the suspension department, which on 19"s would occasionally draw a grimace over speed bumps, but nothing too tragic

Was planning to run it in parallel with my new car, but truth be told, the temptation to fall back on the S3 would have inevitably led to far less use of the GT.

Anyhow, thanks to everyone that contributes to this great forum and I'm sure there will be another Audi in my future

Hey mate that was a cracking specced S3 you had aswell, what have you got or getting now and of course no pics or yer telling porkies lol

xBox · Apr 25, 2017

jassyo06 said:
Hey mate that was a cracking specced S3 you had aswell, what have you got or getting now and of course no pics or yer telling porkies lol

You're not wrong, I've parted with many nice cars... but I'm a little choked TBH.

Pics of the new'un below..... some will think I'm just talking daft, but the S3 was just so hassle free and very much an over-performer in terms of the ownership experience.

I love the new car, but still need to wrap my head around the change .... still feels a bit like this when I take it out :scared2:

Sandra · Apr 25, 2017

@xBox love the new car. Glad you enjoyed the s3. Hope you enjoy your new car as much as you did the S3. Don't be a stranger, we would love to hear from you. You will be back someday soon. someone has got a fantastic car

x

Tom.H · Apr 25, 2017

That's a hell of an upgrade! I'm sure you'll enjoy it

Audi Bairn · Apr 25, 2017

That's a beast of a car!
Nice to hear that despite having the Merc, you still rate the S3.
Happy motoring mate.

richinsoton · Apr 25, 2017

Ooo very very nice I likey!.

Jassyo06 · Apr 25, 2017

xBox said:
You're not wrong, I've parted with many nice cars... but I'm a little choked TBH.

Pics of the new'un below..... some will think I'm just talking daft, but the S3 was just so hassle free and very much an over-performer in terms of the ownership experience.

I love the new car, but still need to wrap my head around the change .... still feels a bit like this when I take it out

****** Nora..... A knew ye had a few bob..... But that car takes the biscuit.....****** marvellous l say.... Stunner.... All the very best with that dream machine @xBox lol

xBox · Apr 25, 2017

Sandra said:
@xBox love the new car. Glad you enjoyed the s3. Hope you enjoy your new car as much as you did the S3. Don't be a stranger, we would love to hear from you. You will be back someday soon. someone has got a fantastic car x

Thanks and I'll stick around to read about one of my all time favourite cars.

Tom.H said:
That's a hell of an upgrade! I'm sure you'll enjoy it

Yes, its a bit different :racer:

Audi Bairn said:
That's a beast of a car!
Nice to hear that despite having the Merc, you still rate the S3.
Happy motoring mate.

Thanks, S3 is a great all round package - no question. Sad fact is that not only did I love it, but the missus started using it instead of her new car.... it was too versatile for its own good in the end :blownose:

richinsoton said:
Ooo very very nice I likey!.

It is a looker and I'm happy with how the black/silver exterior came together.

jassyo06 said:
****** Nora..... A knew ye had a few bob..... But that car takes the biscuit.....****** marvellous l say.... Stunner.... All the very best with that dream machine @xBox lol

Thanks Jassy, it does draw a bit of attention and make quite a racket in the process :sadlike:

Bristle Hound · Apr 25, 2017

xBox said:
You're not wrong, I've parted with many nice cars... but I'm a little choked TBH.

Pics of the new'un below..... some will think I'm just talking daft, but the S3 was just so hassle free and very much an over-performer in terms of the ownership experience.

I love the new car, but still need to wrap my head around the change .... still feels a bit like this when I take it out

@xBox - Stunning new car buddy. Congrats !

phobos512 · Apr 25, 2017

xBox said:
You're not wrong, I've parted with many nice cars... but I'm a little choked TBH.

Pics of the new'un below..... some will think I'm just talking daft, but the S3 was just so hassle free and very much an over-performer in terms of the ownership experience.

I love the new car, but still need to wrap my head around the change .... still feels a bit like this when I take it out

@xBox so I'm curious why did you go with the Merc over staying within the VAG family and getting a 911?

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xBox · Apr 25, 2017

phobos512 said:
@xBox so I'm curious why did you go with the Merc over staying within the VAG family and getting a 911?

The 911 leaves me a little cold, compared to the AMG GT, which is remarkably exotic and bespoke in comparison.

IMO, the AMG GT isn't just another Merc.

Jassyo06 · Apr 25, 2017

xBox said:
The 911 leaves me a little cold, compared to the AMG GT, which is remarkably exotic and bespoke in comparison.

IMO, the AMG GT isn't just another Merc.

AMG GT....is a German version of an American Muscle Car..l have yet to see one on the road... where you see.....plenty of 911's on the roads driven by dentists and lawyers, a 911 is a clinical car for clinical people now,hence most are in metallic Grey lol

New S4 Man · Apr 25, 2017

That is an absolutely banging upgrade. You have good taste. How does the merc's interior stack up against the S3? Is the merc quite well insulated in terms of tyre noise etc?

SPIKE_ · Apr 25, 2017

Stunning new car @xBox. The interior looks great - enjoy the GT.

xBox · Apr 25, 2017

jassyo06 said:
AMG GT....is a German version of an American Muscle Car..l have yet to see one on the road... where you see.....plenty of 911's on the roads driven by dentists and lawyers, a 911 is a clinical car for clinical people now,hence most are in metallic Grey lol

All very true, but I think it also has a twist of E-type flair and extravagance, in addition to v8 grunt and twin-blower rush!

xBox · Apr 25, 2017

Mrs Wogan's Lemon Drizzle said:
That is an absolutely banging upgrade. You have good taste. How does the merc's interior stack up against the S3? Is the merc quite well insulated in terms of tyre noise etc?

There's a lot of noise going on and with only 500km (most pretty much with the hammer down), I can't say for certain.

In terms of quality, its quite remarkable, but then every component was purpose built, rather than being shared from another version.

xBox · Apr 25, 2017

SPIKE_S1 said:
Stunning new car @xBox. The interior looks great - enjoy the GT.

Thank you - I fancied a classic interior, which kinda dictated the exterior colour.

Its full upgraded leather everywhere, which came out well, as it included alcantara headlining (aways wanted, but would never spec extra) and ambient lighting (ILP).

phobos512 · Apr 25, 2017

xBox said:
Thank you - I fancied a classic interior, which kinda dictated the exterior colour.

Its full upgraded leather everywhere, which came out well, as it included alcantara headlining (aways wanted, but would never spec extra) and ambient lighting (ILP).

Very nice and thanks for the insight. Did you look at all at the F-Type SVR? I know they're pretty heavy though; no idea what the GT weighs. And of course they're still not as bespoke given especially now the I4 version that'll be kicking around shortly.

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Forbzeeee · Apr 25, 2017

Nice car but what made you go for that? What was your criteria other than "an awesome car?"

PanamaS3 · Apr 25, 2017

thats a really nice new car @xBox (understatement)....a proper f****y magnet! :hubbahubba:

I'm sure when you drive back from selling the S3 you'll be like this :sob:

though lol

xBox · Apr 26, 2017

phobos512 said:
Very nice and thanks for the insight. Did you look at all at the F-Type SVR? I know they're pretty heavy though; no idea what the GT weighs. And of course they're still not as bespoke given especially now the I4 version that'll be kicking around shortly.

Performance aside, I didn't feel anything could get close to the bespoke feel.... unless the budget increased significantly.

Example, check the CF trim around the air vents....

xBox · Apr 26, 2017

Forbzeeee said:
Nice car but what made you go for that? What was your criteria other than "an awesome car?"

Thanks and a good question, for what was a little torturous..... in order of importance:

1) Reliability - didn't want to buy an expensive headache, or increase that risk more than necessary
2) Charismatic engine/exhaust and delivery - v10 R8 was seriously in with a shout, but attracts +€42k of CO2 duty (yes, €42,000 extra!!!!! for 272gms)
3) Looks and wow factor

...... oh and it had to have been in one of the F&F films :sleeping:

Thats about it in a nutshell, so I ended up with what I would call a "super GT" :readit:

It is quite practical, so I'm hoping its breath of talents will increase usability, as I didn't want a garage queen.

PanamaS3 said:
thats a really nice new car @xBox (understatement)....a proper f****y magnet!
I'm sure when you drive back from selling the S3 you'll be like this though lol

Thanks, its definitely not a supercar, but the straigh-line performance is on par with a junior.

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