Got an update for you Guys ....
I won't be ordering an S3 !
TBH, I was getting frustrated waiting and started looking at other things and have now ordered a different car for delivery in September.
Don't lose all faith though, as I am sticking with the Audi brand (to be honest Merc & BMW don't come close IMO) and I have gone for an S5 .... in 'estoril blue'
So all this research wasn't for nothing as it certainly made my colour choice an easy decision.
Yeah, its a bit more money than an S3 would have cost me, but virtually everything comes as standard with the S5, including the amazing super sports seats which I was hugely impressed by, 19" rims, s-tronic, park sensors etc etc
I still get the rear seats, it looks stunning and performance is on par with the S3.
So deal done Guys, I am now on countdown to September and am very excited at the prospect of this car :icon_thumright:
I would like to thank many of you who have joined in the discussion to date and particularly Toad - with his excellent photo's and feedback from the Geneva motor show and dialogue from day one.
I will continue to drop by this thread though if that's ok and join in the talk as S3 news progresses and some of you order cars and eventually take delivery later this year.
I will of course post some pics of my estoril blue car when I get it