Honest opinions please.... I know this is an Audi forum!
Well, last night someone drove my R32 away (sold, not stolen).... Whats more Ive never heard it being driven away before and it sounded awesome!
Anyway, Ive driven a few S3s now and I do like them, nowhere near the power Im used to but the MPG is better, the ride is smooth, the brakes are good and its a solid car!
The only problem I have is that all Ive ever owned are Golfs, the last one being a turbod R32. The S3 is basically the same as the Golf, just a bigger price tag, and to be honest, the inside isnt that special.... Granted its nice, but its not, WOW! The seats are the best bit, an expensive option for some seats that dont fold forward too well, arent electric, the bolsters wear and the backs look weird, but a necessity IMO. Other than the seats..... Not really a lot to shout about!
Ive looked at nearly new 06 plate M3s, some of the larder Audis and TT-S, some VWs including the new R32, Mitsubishis, Subarus and The Seat Cupra. Ive narrowed it down to 2.0T as hopefully that way Im not going to need shares in Shell to keep it on the road.... lol, anything would be better than my R, even the new RS6! But Id like to be able to drive past a petrol station for once, rather than having to fill up every time.
To be honest Ive basically decided on the S3, its a chassis Im comfortable with, the 2.0T is a good engine, its got the haldex system and Ive pretty mush secured a good price for a new one, with the spec I want (only issue is the 3-4 month delivery time) but now I have the cash in my hand, £30+K for a little Audi, its a lot of dough..... Granted my mate has the new Cupra, my sister has a Gti, my dad has an ED30 and I think they are great but FWD.... I hate it! Is the S3 really worth the extra £££? I just need some reassurance before I sign on the dotted line!
Thanks
Well, last night someone drove my R32 away (sold, not stolen).... Whats more Ive never heard it being driven away before and it sounded awesome!
Anyway, Ive driven a few S3s now and I do like them, nowhere near the power Im used to but the MPG is better, the ride is smooth, the brakes are good and its a solid car!
The only problem I have is that all Ive ever owned are Golfs, the last one being a turbod R32. The S3 is basically the same as the Golf, just a bigger price tag, and to be honest, the inside isnt that special.... Granted its nice, but its not, WOW! The seats are the best bit, an expensive option for some seats that dont fold forward too well, arent electric, the bolsters wear and the backs look weird, but a necessity IMO. Other than the seats..... Not really a lot to shout about!
Ive looked at nearly new 06 plate M3s, some of the larder Audis and TT-S, some VWs including the new R32, Mitsubishis, Subarus and The Seat Cupra. Ive narrowed it down to 2.0T as hopefully that way Im not going to need shares in Shell to keep it on the road.... lol, anything would be better than my R, even the new RS6! But Id like to be able to drive past a petrol station for once, rather than having to fill up every time.
To be honest Ive basically decided on the S3, its a chassis Im comfortable with, the 2.0T is a good engine, its got the haldex system and Ive pretty mush secured a good price for a new one, with the spec I want (only issue is the 3-4 month delivery time) but now I have the cash in my hand, £30+K for a little Audi, its a lot of dough..... Granted my mate has the new Cupra, my sister has a Gti, my dad has an ED30 and I think they are great but FWD.... I hate it! Is the S3 really worth the extra £££? I just need some reassurance before I sign on the dotted line!
Thanks