I guess I may get slightly biased views but thought I would ask anyway
Currently have an Audi A3 2.0L TFSI S Line and looking for a change (had it over six years now/it's about 10 years old).
Cars I have been considering are:
BMW M135i
Audi S3
Mercedes A250 engineered by AMG
Mercedes A45 AMG
I'm currently struggling to even find any within reasonable distance to test drive/physically look at so wondering if any of you lot have gone to an S3 from any of the above our even from an S3 to any of the above?
Whatever I end up getting, I'm aiming for it to be no older than 2013, petrol, auto and 4/5 doors.
They all have something that puts me off though:
M135i - mate has one, been out in his and first impressions were things felt a little close/cramped in the front. It's not really much of a looker either.
S3 - mainly the price, prob have to spend 24-25k which is top end of budget. Doesn't look too different to what I have now.
A250 - not sure I will like the I interior, especially the silly looking screen they have stuck on the dash. No quicker really than my current A3. And the gear 'stick' is a leaver behind the wheel, US style!
A45 AMG - lol, this one probably bit of me dreaming but while searching for the A250's I have seen a few for sale around the 26k mark. Would have to blow the budget but worth considering?
M135 & A250 probably the cheapest.
Any advice welcome
Currently have an Audi A3 2.0L TFSI S Line and looking for a change (had it over six years now/it's about 10 years old).
Cars I have been considering are:
BMW M135i
Audi S3
Mercedes A250 engineered by AMG
Mercedes A45 AMG
I'm currently struggling to even find any within reasonable distance to test drive/physically look at so wondering if any of you lot have gone to an S3 from any of the above our even from an S3 to any of the above?
Whatever I end up getting, I'm aiming for it to be no older than 2013, petrol, auto and 4/5 doors.
They all have something that puts me off though:
M135i - mate has one, been out in his and first impressions were things felt a little close/cramped in the front. It's not really much of a looker either.
S3 - mainly the price, prob have to spend 24-25k which is top end of budget. Doesn't look too different to what I have now.
A250 - not sure I will like the I interior, especially the silly looking screen they have stuck on the dash. No quicker really than my current A3. And the gear 'stick' is a leaver behind the wheel, US style!
A45 AMG - lol, this one probably bit of me dreaming but while searching for the A250's I have seen a few for sale around the 26k mark. Would have to blow the budget but worth considering?
M135 & A250 probably the cheapest.
Any advice welcome