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  1. SamP97

    Dealer leniency? If any...

    In the meantime, as I’ve decided on keeping the S3, the old desires of a slightly more boisterous sound track have returned, anybody have any experience of putting a Catback on while on PCP? I’d keep the stock system so it could be put back on
  2. SamP97

    Dealer leniency? If any...

    Yes mate I’ve had a quote back on the demo RS3 and although it being manageable with my new found situation it is still more money than I should pay because of my current deal still being early on. Snapped out of this mentality of rushing into it to make myself feel better I’ll no doubt regret...
  3. SamP97

    Facelift New S3 advice

    Depends where you got that information from, as far as I was aware Audi had not even officially announced an A3, and therefore S3/RS3. I may be wrong? I'd say that until it was announced, and then it would be some time again before it went on sale, until that point, I'd be very surprised if an...
  4. SamP97

    Dealer leniency? If any...

    Hi all, sorry for the delay, been away for a while getting life back on track, OH was sleeping about... a little retail therapy may cheer me up eh, I wonder if that RS3 is still about?! The way it went though, I managed to get them to a point where they took my car, reset my finance term, and...
  5. SamP97

    Dealer leniency? If any...

    Fair point guys, yeah think I'm going to throw some sort of figure in there, got to bare in mind my S3 is only 5 months old! But got 15% discount on that so after taking an initial hit, neg eq shouldn't be too bad. Out of interest, do you guys know what they would likely do as a dealership if...
  6. SamP97

    Dealer leniency? If any...

    Hi all, My local dealership has a black RS3 saloon that's been on the forecourt since release, must be 6 months ish now? Was specced to match the brochure Audi released announcing the saloon if anyone saw it, panther plack, alu styling pack, red calipers... I'm guessing people are scared off...
  7. SamP97

    Next year for hot hatches

    Yeah I do agree with that point! I'd just like everything to get a little more heated ha! I desperately wanted something other than an Audi coming from an A3 (change it up and all that) but felt like the only other somewhat sensible alternative was a VW, if you could even call that an...
  8. SamP97

    Next year for hot hatches

    Good afternoon, Just read that AMG plan to add another hot hatch into their lineup. It will be a more affordable alternative to the A45, likely to rival the S3's, Golf R's, M140's etc. I'm guessing this is so that they can move forward with their pursuit of being king of the now hyper hatches...
  9. SamP97

    S Tronic and VC questions

    Hi all, First of all, I saw on a clip of I think an RS3, that when the stick was knocked to the left and the guy was booting it, his Virtual Cockpit gave him a shift indicator on the rev counter, it went green then yellow around the 6/7k mark. Is there any way to get this on an S3? I know we...
  10. SamP97

    I know it's soon but...

    Cheers for all the feedback guys, taking into account everything I've heard and looking online, I reckon I'll be putting Michelins on after all, may even get rid of these P zeros early, I reckon they're responsible for more deaths in the cold than hypothermia...
  11. SamP97

    Few thoughts on changing S3 and Q5....

    Hate to say it as much as I love Audis, part of the reason the S3 is so great in my opinion is it's price and what it offers, however, whack a few extras on there and it isn't such a cheap car all of a sudden, but still one of the best, if not the best, of its rivals. As much as it would be...
  12. SamP97

    I know it's soon but...

    I hate to bring the topic of tyres up, but... It wouldn't have crossed my mind at all, I've only put 4000 miles on the car after all, but since it's been getting cold, my god the P Zeros are horrid, I felt safer last winter in my front wheel drive A3 with some pretty knackered mixed tyres on (I...
  13. SamP97

    Things that slightly rankle after 3 years of ownership

    In all seriousness though, I love my S3 but only because it provides just what I was looking for, decent interior tech (bit of a sucker for that), moderate amount of space (small family), and as much performance as I could get for my budget. Anyhow, it ticks all those boxes so I love it for...
  14. SamP97

    Things that slightly rankle after 3 years of ownership

    You know, this past couple days, I keep remembering what my Audi salesman told me about getting an S3 over a Golf R, and how a couple grand of my money would get me a "more luxurious well refined package, with a little more head turning appeal." BUT I COULD TURN A ******* HEATED WINDSCREEN ON
  15. SamP97

    S3 Alloy

    Hi all, Would anybody be interested in buying an s3 standard alloy, minor curbing, I know I know... It is minor, I just bought a new one because I have issues lol, once I know it's been done I couldn't just get it refurbished! I'll get photos up tomorrow evening if I get any interest, if not I...
  16. SamP97

    Facelift S3 Stolen in Liverpool

    Trying to convince myself that this is no more common than the theft of other hot hatches, M140's, Golf R's, A45's... perhaps it just feels like we are all at risk because we are all on here, if I hadn't joined this forum car security would never have concerned me... I wonder if RS3's are just...
  17. SamP97

    S3 Resonator Delete

    Does everyone have their cars on PCP while doing all this? My S3 leaves me a little flat I must admit... what I'm wondering is, if I get a cat back is it going to bite me on the ***?
  18. SamP97

    Facelift S3 Sale & Return?

    I take it to find your settlement you can just call VWFS?
  19. SamP97

    Fuel Filler flap doesn't lock

    If it's the solenoid I hate to tell you it's a right **** on the 8V. Hopefully your car is in warranty. I did it myself, but unlike older vehicles you can't access it from the boot compartment, but there are four embossed obrounds in each corner of your fuel cap housing, these are to be smashed...
  20. SamP97

    Facelift S3 BE FL 66 plate - EPC warning light loss of power .. Not even 12 months old

    Is your car stilll in warranty? If mine wasn't the same I'd be throwing it back at them telling them to sort it