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    S3 Sold, Off To Pastures New!

    i had a E92 335i 6AT with the N54 twin turbo version. Low and mid range grunt was great for city driving. Car felt almost flat at anything past 5500 rpm. I almost never shifted beyond that point to keep the engine on boil. To me people speak about BMW's in line 6 which is really the smoothest...
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    Soo I Test Drove An A45amg

    Here in trini.. nothing is std except basically the engine, 18 inch wheels, and the xenons so everything that I list here is a spec upgrade.. pano rook, HK, AMG performance exhaust, AMG seats, light and sight package, park assist with sensors, 19 inch matte black wheels, red calipers, red seat...
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    S3 Sold, Off To Pastures New!

    G.. I specd mine almost the same way minus the amg performance steering, budget couldn't make it. I do have the amg seats and performance exhaust, pano and HK both of which are a must for hatch and premium car alike. I made the argument in an earlier thread what would you buy if both cars were...
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    S3 Sold, Off To Pastures New!

    congrats. hope to you see on the dark side in about 4 months
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    Soo I Test Drove An A45amg

    Why are we comparing the Evo fq400. that wasn't a worldwide production car? I live outside of the UK and that car was built by an aftermarket tuner? Sure anyone can bolt a big turbo to a 2.0l. Hell I had an Evox with an FP red turbo, cams, intake, TBE, upgraded I/C, water meth injection and made...
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    Soo I Test Drove An A45amg

    Guys.. I am the OP here and sadly/happily I have decided to go with the A45amg. In terms of specs, I have ordered the following specs - 19 inch wheels, pano roof, HK sound system, cirrus white, red brake calipers, seatbelts, amg performance seats, leather pacakage, mirror package, light and...
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    What Audi Wheels Are These On This S3?

    Those are audi exclusive wheels. I believe they are an upgrade option. Looks really good on missano red and amalfi white.
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    Soo I Test Drove An A45amg

    Yep... totally agreed.. our pricing here is a bit weird in trinidad where i live. The diff in the car prices have narrowed here.
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    Soo I Test Drove An A45amg

    Yep. my dealer had no more allocations for A classes locally. If i didnt take this one, I would probably have to wait till next year to even be given a production schedule with no guarantee of this price that I was quoted. Regarding the S3.. made a deposit almost a 4 weeks ago and still no...
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    Soo I Test Drove An A45amg

    Guys.. i am sorry.. but i made up my mind.. the A45amg was re-specd to my liking with Pano and HK sound system. As indicated, the S3 i was getting here was the detuned version at 280hp. The A45amg has 360hp. The marginal price increase is negligible here for me. I know my initial review was...
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    Soo I Test Drove An A45amg

    I have been trying to convince myself that performance does not matter as much as specs.. but i have been lying to myself.. i am performance nut and the chance to own an AMG vehicle for a slightly higher price than the current S3 I have on order ( not built) is very compelling. I know I will...
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    Soo I Test Drove An A45amg

    I know i know.. chances are I will.. remember i have the detuned version of 280 hp here. whereas the merc is the full 360hp!!. That car pulls like a freight train up top!!
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    Soo I Test Drove An A45amg

    Guys.. i went back to test drive the AMG... i am torn again.. but worst yet. .i am leaning towards the AMG more now. It just feels so special.
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    Soo I Test Drove An A45amg

    lets assume its a daily driver and family mile crusher.
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    Soo I Test Drove An A45amg

    the question we need to ask ourselves if a reasonably specd A45amg was the same price as the higher specd S3 what car would we choose? How much of our love for the S3 is because it was the smart money decision?
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    Soo I Test Drove An A45amg

    Wow yes new mercy c class cabin is crazy
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    Soo I Test Drove An A45amg

    One thing I forgot to mention that I had to consider which is probably specific to where I live is that the Merc only comes with a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty. The S3 comes with a sooner of 4years or 80,000km warranty. I know that mileage might sound low for you guys but on average because...
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    Soo I Test Drove An A45amg

    pulp.. didn't you find the a45amg extremely laggy though for city driving? I get what you are saying in terms of when you sit in it.. something just feels more special... the chassis rigidity is pretty special and so is the driver positioning. What were your thoughts on the DCT though.. it was...
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    Soo I Test Drove An A45amg

    I think its really torque limited though. Its unfortunate bc most people associate that rush of acceleration in the first 3 gears when you are pulling off. The a45 must be a beast from 100km to 200km though
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    Soo I Test Drove An A45amg

    I agree with you.. I think its amazing looking and I so wanted the drive to match what I thought of the appearance.