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Plus, I don't think Audi is speaking the same language as VW on this one. The A3 2.0T isn't, and isn't marketed as a hot hatch. It's never been compared to the traditional hatches either. Audi put in the 2.0T for it's great performance, refinement and economy. For that, I'd assume 200bhp does...

Personally, I like the bright colors very much, however, in such a loud color as yellow the car loses some of its appeal to me - being invisible for most but the discerning guys... Gonna get white, probably.

I don't consider myself as a qualified source of information on this, being that I never owned a Quattro (although I hope to, soon ;)) but I don't think there's a problem of running mismatched tires between the axles. That IS a problem with mechanical AWD systems, like in Subarus. If your...

That green seems to be very much like the green that Porsche offers on their new GT3RS. The inspiration might have came from there...

Ok, I've read Audi's RS4 safety features. They say that due to the seat structure, the RS4 complies with the side impact safety regulations even without side airbags, and indeed the curtain system covers the head. Here: "RS body-contoured seat The RS bucket seat hugs your body’s contours...

Good info - where is this taken from?

But then, I think they are also omitted on the RS4. Surely Audi had a good reason, other than costs, to leave them out. A side airbag IMHO is good to prevent yourself to slam against the side of the car during an accident. It won't be needed if you are fixed to your seat. I'd like to hear the...

Neither will a side airbag, I reckon. It's pretty reasonable to assume your body will be kept in place by the buckets, if the curtain airbag protects your head then IMHO you're well covered...

I see your point, however, I think that for many S3 buyers, the performance is a prerequisite - at the very least, for those that upgraded from STi/Evos or other, less refined hot hatches. For these people, something like the XC90 isn't an option, as it fails on all accounts of dynamism or...

Let's put it this way - you need to compare apples with apples if you think the S3 isn't good value; Find another vehicle with S3-like qualities and performance for the same price. The XC90 hardly qualifies... I mean, would you say a Boxster is overpriced because you could get a Cayenne at a...

bowfer, while listing the XC90 as a possible substitute for the S3 at its price, you've basically demonstrated that there aren't too many options. As for BMW, I'm not sure at all a 3 series would be better than the S3, and for it's price, you can't get a too good of a 3 series anyway. If...

I don't think the GTI interior is "cheap" by any means, but that's maybe because I'm used to lesser cars (econoboxes...). I finally have the financial opportunity to get something nice. Anyway, car purchasing is something emotional; I love the S3 for the way it looks in and out, it's...

The thing is, I don't have the opportunity for a test drive (they don't do that with the S3 here), and I'm quite familiar with the GTI; Surely there's been someone here who's driven both. I've read all press reviews that are available, I think, and the S3 seems like a mixed bag. I want to know...

It seems like Autocar were the only ones to think so. Car magazine totally dismissed it ("The S3 is not fun"), others thought the chassis is a little dull.

Hey all, I'm planning to purchase an S3 soon. Originally, I wanted the GTI, and I have driven one (friends) extensively. However, the GTI is no longer exclusive around here (and I like being special!), and more importantly, I want a little more power and to have something that's not FWD for a...

While on the subject, does anyone know why these seats don't include side airbags? Do the seats in the RS4 include them? This is worrying, since the side airbags are considered to be hugely effective at preventing severe injuries.