Handing car back - what a faff!

[Adam14]

They look better when uploading photo's on Insta, and having to have something better than their peers. There is a young lass round the corner from me. Passed her test, and (I assume) given a Ford Ka off her parents. Perfect car for a young 17 year old lass. Less than 2 years later, she turned up in a Merc C-Class. 18-19 year old lass in a bl**dy C-Class. When I was 18 I had a clapped out Mk1 Fiesta 1.3 Chia. At that age any idea's of owning an Audi, BMW, or a Merc was pipe dreams.

I can completely agree with your points if it is a case of them probably not really able to afford the payments and insurance, which is usually the case as on some part time job or something, if that is the case then I wholeheartedly agree. However there are plenty (I'll include myself as I'm in the age group you refer to) who have a decent paying job and as such treated myself to a newer car, yes I could have gone much cheaper route but that isn't what I wanted to do.

 

[royalsteve68]

I can completely agree with your points if it is a case of them probably not really able to afford the payments and insurance, which is usually the case as on some part time job or something, if that is the case then I wholeheartedly agree. However there are plenty (I'll include myself as I'm in the age group you refer to) who have a decent paying job and as such treated myself to a newer car, yes I could have gone much cheaper route but that isn't what I wanted to do.

I had a 6 year old mk3 escort in 1988 when I was 19 or 20, a 5 year old ford fiesta xr2 for a week when I was 21 in 1989, 4 year old golf gti 8v mk2 when I was 21 in 1989 which I kept for years. Never bought new even though I was on 3 x the national wage and lived at home. Quite a few of my colleagues had nicer cars like my few computer operator shift leader had a new Sierra cossie.

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[Ron240]

What is that awful thing stuck on the rear. That's my idea of hell. Mind you, i am defo not the target market for one these at 51.

Don't worry it does not come standard.....its part of a pack that costs £2,295
Age shouldn't come in to it though because I bought a new Civic FK8 at 50 years old, and rear wings don't get much bigger than that.

 

[royalsteve68]

In 2015 a S3 sportback basic spec was just £34k and the saloon was just under £36k if my memory serves me right

lol, my s3 was about £41.5K in 2014. I have zero will power when it comes to options, just dont ask how much the Rs3 was (All i can say is the current heavily discounted overrated BMW M3/M4 are cheaper)

 

[Ron240]

lol, my s3 was about £41.5K in 2014.
I have zero will power when it comes to options

Zero will power coupled with deep pockets.
Seriously though I wouldn't even have believed that possible for an S3 Sportback in 2014.

 

[Jassyo06]

Don't worry it does not come standard.....its part of a pack that costs £2,295
Age shouldn't come in to it though because I bought a new Civic FK8 at 50 years old, and rear wings don't get much bigger than that.

If ye feed it Red Bull it will

 

[wab172uk]

In 2015 a S3 sportback basic spec was just £34k and the saloon was just under £36k if my memory serves me right

The saloon wasn't that much. More like £34k. I paid £34,051 for my Saloon with lots of options on it. Think it worked out that I basically got all my options for free.

 

[Jassyo06]

Going to see this car if the price/deal is ok l am going to get it,its a fully loaded TTS 1500 miles 19 plate £37,500

 

[Jassyo06]

My car is up for sale....well if the Autotrader site gets its finger oot its cyber ar$e that is lol

 

[Adam14]

My car is up for sale....well if the Autotrader site gets its finger oot its cyber ar$e that is lol

How comes the (apparent) sudden change to the TTS bud?

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[royalsteve68]

Zero will power coupled with deep pockets.
Seriously though I wouldn't even have believed that possible for an S3 Sportback in 2014.

Yeh, gaz on here was in the same showroom and spending even more. Obviously we got decent discounts too, which was a bit harder then as a new version.

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[royalsteve68]

The saloon wasn't that much. More like £34k. I paid £34,051 for my Saloon with lots of options on it. Think it worked out that I basically got all my options for free.

S3 saloon in 2015 fully loaded was alot more than £36k! Nearer £43k with all options.

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[Jassyo06]

How comes the (apparent) sudden change to the TTS bud?

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Fell immediately in lust with it...actually thought it was a TTRS at first sight it's got full carbon interior inlays every box ticked...actually my son Jordan contacted his old boss tonight about it he's the General Manager of the branch the car is at....so dont mind adding a few thousand to it was going to buy a £5k tv...so ergo lol

 

[Adam14]

Fell immediately in lust with it...actually thought it was a TTRS at first sight it's got full carbon interior inlays every box ticked...actually my son Jordan contacted his old boss tonight about it he's the General Manager of the branch the car is at....so dont mind adding a few thousand to it was going to buy a £5k tv...so ergo lol

Fair enough mate, they are nice looking motors. Mate at work is toying trading in his S1 for a TTS.

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[KenL]

Well, only driven 30 miles so far but the ST is fantastic. So great to drive. Recaro seats are awesome.

Car has not been waxed yet. That's tomorrow's job.

I'll upload pics when I make them smaller.

 

[Jassyo06]

Well, only driven 30 miles so far but the ST is fantastic. So great to drive. Recaro seats are awesome.

Car has not been waxed yet. That's tomorrow's job.

I'll upload pics when I make them smaller.

What colour is it love Ford's Magnetic Grey

 

[KenL]

What colour is it love Ford's Magnetic Grey

It is Race Red. Always liked red cars - had a few of them.

 

[NevMan]

My car is up for sale....well if the Autotrader site gets its finger oot its cyber ar$e that is lol

Bl**dy hell mate, that was a bolt from the blue (excuse the pun!)

What is the colour?

 

[Jassyo06]

Bl**dy hell mate, that was a bolt from the blue (excuse the pun!)

What is the colour?

Paler Turbo blue
5 pre registered Rs5's sportbacks on the forecourt loads pre regy Audi's to be honest

 

[Flying Scotsman]

That is a good price Jassy...Audi dealer demo car I presume with that mileage. What options, it should be loaded if demo car. Always liked the TTS and damn near bought one. Screw the telly, you already have a good one...priorities mate

 

[TYb]

Good move @jassyo06, I always said on here that I preferred the TT ultra over my S3, Great car to drive and lovely interior in all specs.

 

[wab172uk]

View attachment 192025 Going to see this car if the price/deal is ok l am going to get it,its a fully loaded TTS 1500 miles 19 plate £37,500

Will you be providing hair cuts afterwards?

I do like the TT interiors. Think they are the best interior of any main stream car going. Take it you don't need the extra space of the S3 anymore?

 

[wab172uk]

It is Race Red. Always liked red cars - had a few of them.

I never really like Red cars (Apart from Ferrari's) before, until I got my Twingo RS. Renault's Red is a really nice Red.

Now it's a colour I look for in a car. Have seen only one ST in Red, and it look great. I hope Ford have changed how they do Red, as years ago, the colour would go off and turn Pink pretty quickly.

 

[Jassyo06]

Will you be providing hair cuts afterwards?

I do like the TT interiors. Think they are the best interior of any main stream car going. Take it you don't need the extra space of the S3 anymore?

Never have needed the extra space only seat that's been sat in is the drivers seat...car is as new inside no creases on the leather no shoe scuffs on door bins lol

 

[Bristle Hound]

My car is up for sale....well if the Autotrader site gets its finger oot its cyber ar$e that is lol

@jassyo06 - Didn’t see that one coming!
Didn’t you say you weren’t getting another Audi when you got rid of the S3?

 

[NevMan]

Me neither, thought he was going to go new Z4

 

[pburv]

Paler Turbo blue
5 pre registered Rs5's sportbacks on the forecourt loads pre regy Audi's to be honest

Didn't see this coming mate.....Well done buddy
ps Mine's a number 2 round the sides and number 3 on top

 

[Jassyo06]

Didn't see this coming mate.....Well done buddy
ps Mine's a number 2 round the sides and number 3 on top

Bawbag l ain't bought it yet lol got too many things going with family etc just now...will go in next week as my car is getting serviced by this dealership

 

[pburv]

Bawbag l ain't bought it yet lol got too many things going with family etc just now...will go in next week as my car is getting serviced by this dealership

PMSL! Go for it mate. nice looking motor. If it was practical enough for my needs then I would buy one in a heartbeat . Will have to change my career that's suits the car's image tho..

 

[Jassyo06]

And also to get the fuel flap mechanism replaced...and get the matrix headlights...fixed as they've stopped working my cars battery went flat on Sunday had to get a jump start and ever since then the matrix function doesn't work...also they wanted £390 for its second oil change/inspection wtf

 

[pburv]

And also to get the fuel flap mechanism replaced...and get the matrix headlights...fixed as they've stopped working my cars battery went flat on Sunday had to get a jump start and ever since then the matrix function doesn't work...also they wanted £390 for its second oil change/inspection wtf

Time to get rid lol

 

[pburv]

And also to get the fuel flap mechanism replaced...and get the matrix headlights...fixed as they've stopped working my cars battery went flat on Sunday had to get a jump start and ever since then the matrix function doesn't work...also they wanted £390 for its second oil change/inspection wtf

Stopped going to the dealers for servicing after the car was three years old. Use a local garage now using VAG approved parts.Also one of the lads served 20 years in VW so knows VAG cars inside out. £35 an hour labour no contest

 

[Jassyo06]

PMSL! Go for it mate. nice looking motor. If it was practical enough for my needs then I would buy one in a heartbeat . Will have to change my career that's suits the car's image tho..

Lol a dont care about image mate never have

Stopped going to the dealers for servicing after the car was three years old. Use a local garage now using VAG approved parts.Also one of the lads served 20 years in VW so knows VAG cars inside out. £35 an hour labour no contest

I ain't paying it mate Jordan is getting me a discount and l will be supplying the oil for the service mate

 

[KenL]

Audi service costs would be funny if money wasn't involved.
Just about to buy a service plan from Ford for the Fiesta ST which is fixed 12k miles or 12 months between services. £400 total, not much different to what Audi want for 1 service!

 

[NevMan]

Audi service costs would be funny if money wasn't involved.
Just about to buy a service plan from Ford for the Fiesta ST which is fixed 12k miles or 12 months between services. £400 total, not much different to what Audi want for 1 service!

Is that for 3 years? Or 5? The service plan for my X3 M40i was £399, but I ended up cancelling it after discovering 1st service due in 18k miles or two years, so would only get benefit of 1 service over the 3 years as do about 8k p/a, but would be worth it for higher milers

 

[KenL]

Is that for 3 years? Or 5? The service plan for my X3 M40i was £399, but I ended up cancelling it after discovering 1st service due in 18k miles or two years, so would only get benefit of 1 service over the 3 years as do about 8k p/a, but would be worth it for higher milers

It is for 3 services. Service required annually.

 

[KenL]

 

[KenL]

New ST by the sea.

 

[KenL]

Here are a few quick pics. Car is fantastic so far.

 

[wab172uk]

Here are a few quick pics. Car is fantastic so far.

Looks nice. Is that an ST1 then? Wheels look like the standard smaller fit of the ST1?

Did you not go for the Performance pack?