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    Rough idel, no power

    Yes mate, got a RD350YPVS, a FZR400 and recently bought a Aprilia RS250 that is in bits at the min as trying to get the temp gauge to work, think its a dodgy wire somewhere but can't find the prob yet. 38mpg is good going, think i got 36 once? I always ran it on V-power, never used anything...
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    Rough idel, no power

    Glad your happy with her and she's been reasonably reliable, regret selling her sometimes, never got a type R, change of job meant i've ended up with a diesel due to high miles, got a Ibiza Cupra tdi 160, not as good as the S3 but 45+ mpg and quite quick for a diesel so can't complain.
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    Rough idel, no power

    119k :wacko: you've put some miles on her, over 20k in 12 months, must cost you a fortune in fuel. You kept the S3 plate?
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    Sold the A3!!!

    Having previously owned both cars, a 94 M3 3.0 286BHP (non evo) and a 2002 S3 225BHP my opinion is Straight line speed = M3 easily Brakes = S3, much better Handling = completely different cars so hard to compare, would say S3 in everyday driving and M3 for track use Interior = S3, much...
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    Car Just Failed MOT!!

    If all the car fails on is the number plates then you can leave the test station and if you bring the car back before the end of the next working day then the re-test is free, you cannot be charged ;)
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    Car Just Failed MOT!!

    Good point ;)
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    Car Just Failed MOT!!

    The place i work at don't let me test my own car :mad:
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    Car Just Failed MOT!!

    I'm a mot tester, glad someone understands its just a job, nothing personal, we don't make the rules, we just follow them :sly:
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    The true running costs of an S3

    When i had my S3 it cost me £1900 a year before i'd even done a mile. £500 insurance, £200 road tax, loan at £103 a month so say £1200 a year, so £1900 before the car even moves, then approx £120 a month fuel, £300-400 maintenance, £500 depreciation. Thats why the car is now sold :3sadwalk:
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    what sort of price is my s3 worth

    I sold my 52 reg S3 a few months ago with 97k miles for £8350 so your price seems ok? Prob the new road tax prices putting some people off?
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    Looking to sell my S3...Fair Price?

    Seems like a fair price to me, good luck with the sale :icon_thumright:
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    REplacing tyres

    Another link for more info, not that anyone is interested :icon_thumright: MORE_INFO Everyone has there own opinions and preferances which they are entitled to so not going to argue over it, basically put your best tyres wherever you feel is best
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    REplacing tyres

    Sorry Andy, i know you have more tyre knowledge than the people at Michelin so best tyres to the front it is
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    Am i asking too much for my car?

    Thanks, i think? :icon_thumright: Never had a jap car before so its something different.
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    Am i asking too much for my car?

    Well, the car sold last night for full asking price so i can now look for my civic type r :icon_thumright:
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    REplacing tyres

    Its not just Michelin, most major tyre companys recommend this, have a search on google
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    REplacing tyres

    See below for more info :icon_thumright: NEW_TYRES_TO_REAR
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    REplacing tyres

    According to Michelin (who i used to work for) and Goodyear (who i now work for) your best tyres should always be fitted to the rear If a front tyre blows out you can still control it as the front wheels steer, if a rear tyre blows out its much harder to control A new tyre is less likely to...
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    REplacing tyres

    Just had a quick look on E36COUPE and see your soon to be a dad, early congratulations mate, hope all goes well :icon_thumright:
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    REplacing tyres

    Thought your user name sounded familiar, i used to go on there quite a bit when i had my M3, still have a look round every now and again You live in Ireland and got a yellow S3 or am i completely wrong? :lmfao: