Another new S3 Saloon owner

[Garreth64]

Hi All

I thought I would share my excitement as I have put a deposit down on a lightly used S3 Saloon, which I will hopefully pick up in about a week.

It's my first Audi for a fair while, I had a 2.5TDi Quattro Sport A4 Avant about 10 years ago which I didn't really like to be honest, and since then have owned a 350Z, Z4M Coupe, 123d Coupe and currently a 520D (as I was doing a lot of miles).

I changed jobs last year and am closer to home and doing fewer miles so decided to go back to something petrol and more powerful, I tried the M135i and 330d/335d but ended up ruling them out for various reasons.

The S3 was a bit of a wild card, but I loved it straight away so went for it.

It is Monsoon grey with Lunar Silver interior, Technology pack high, Comfort pack, Park assist plus, Audi Sound System, Interior Light Pack, Hold assist, plus something called mono pur which seems popular here from reading a few threads Also being the Saloon it has the 19's and Magnetic ride which is good for me as I have a bad back so the softer settings help!

I did consider going for a new one, but this ticks pretty much all the options I would have gone for anyway, apart from perhaps folding mirrors, which I can live without, and I got a fairly good deal and decent p/x for my BMW.

Here's a quick phone pic, I have better ones on my camera that I haven't downloaded yet:

 

[Rob2k68]

Hello and welcome !! Lovely car looks like Solihull Audi.

 

[Sandra]

Hi, welcome back to audi ownership. Hope you enjoy the car and we look forward to seeing you around the forum. Lots of useful info in this section and everyone is friendly. Enjoy. x

 

[steeve]

That's look great, has it done many miles? Well specced too.

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[Bristle Hound]

Hi All

I thought I would share my excitement as I have put a deposit down on a lightly used S3 Saloon, which I will hopefully pick up in about a week.

It's my first Audi for a fair while, I had a 2.5TDi Quattro Sport A4 Avant about 10 years ago which I didn't really like to be honest, and since then have owned a 350Z, Z4M Coupe, 123d Coupe and currently a 520D (as I was doing a lot of miles).

I changed jobs last year and am closer to home and doing fewer miles so decided to go back to something petrol and more powerful, I tried the M135i and 330d/335d but ended up ruling them out for various reasons.

The S3 was a bit of a wild card, but I loved it straight away so went for it.

It is Monsoon grey with Lunar Silver interior, Technology pack high, Comfort pack, Park assist plus, Audi Sound System, Interior Light Pack, Hold assist, plus something called mono pur which seems popular here from reading a few threads Also being the Saloon it has the 19's and Magnetic ride which is good for me as I have a bad back so the softer settings help!

I did consider going for a new one, but this ticks pretty much all the options I would have gone for anyway, apart from perhaps folding mirrors, which I can live without, and I got a fairly good deal and decent p/x for my BMW.

Here's a quick phone pic, I have better ones on my camera that I haven't downloaded yet:

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Hi & to ASN!

Nice colour & spec on your S3 buddy

 

[Martin L]

Nice looking car. I think it looks very classy in that combo.

 

[kikin]

NIce exterior/interior combination. Congrats!

 

[AudiBoy1976]

If its Solihull Audi, I had a good look at that S3 Saloon.
...........a very nice Car mate!

Personally, with Monsoon Grey being abit Lighter & having a slight hint of blue in it, its abit nicer than Daytona Grey & looks awesome in the Sunshine!

The Silver Leather makes a great Combo too!

 

[Garreth64]

Yep it is Solihull, even though it is called Birmingham Audi

It is a 64 plate with just over 2k on the clock and was being driven by the General Manager.

I'm really pleased with the colour scheme, it's a bit understated but classy. I've always wanted a light interior but never been brave enough, so here we go. I will try to clean and protect it regularly to preserve it though.

Found lots of threads on here very useful, I've already bought a 64GB SDXC card, and am looking to get a 3 month EE 4G data card to try out the online audit services to see if they are worth it.

I joined here in 2005 when I had my first Audi and obviously didn't post much, as I have now been a member for almost 10 years but I'm still a newbie

Here are a few more gratuitous pics from yesterday:

 

[RedTurtle]

beautiful looking car in an amazing colour.... however those seats... well if I had them no one would be getting in my car!

 

[Bristle Hound]

Yep it is Solihull, even though it is called Birmingham Audi

It is a 64 plate with just over 2k on the clock and was being driven by the General Manager.

I'm really pleased with the colour scheme, it's a bit understated but classy. I've always wanted a light interior but never been brave enough, so here we go. I will try to clean and protect it regularly to preserve it though.

Found lots of threads on here very useful, I've already bought a 64GB SDXC card, and am looking to get a 3 month EE 4G data card to try out the online audit services to see if they are worth it.

I joined here in 2005 when I had my first Audi and obviously didn't post much, as I have now been a member for almost 10 years but I'm still a newbie

Here are a few more gratuitous pics from yesterday:

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S3 saloon looking gorgeous buddy

If I were you I would use something like this on that light coloured interior
Dr. Leather dye block

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/dr-leather-dye-block.html

It may be expensive but it comes highly recommended

 

[tigger8888]

Love the colour and interior, first time I've seen the S3 saloon with this combo makes it look more expensive car.

 

[Pulp84]

I kinda wished I waited a bit longer and got a Saloon

More I look at them the more I love them. Lovely car OP

 

[Vertigo1]

Nice - although I think I still prefer Daytona (just).

Birmingham Audi's my local dealer - live three miles away and work just down the road from them - nice bunch in there

 

[Hartwell]

Poole Audi have a stunning S3 Saloon in grey in their showroom (about two weeks ago). Anyone know what Audi colour it is? I wanted a saloon, wife persuaded me the SB was more practical. Seeing the this saloon in grey made me really feel I made the wrong choice!

 

[Vertigo1]

"Practical" is subjective. I've switched from a hatchback to the saloon and personally I find the latter more practical. The hatchbacks have the benefit that you can remove the parcel shelf so you can get higher items in - you wouldn't get a washing machine in the saloon for example - but that aside the saloon's boot is cavernous compared to the hatchback. I was very unimpressed with the boot space in the hatch - it's worse than the previous 8P model.

 

[Garreth64]

S3 saloon looking gorgeous buddy

If I were you I would use something like this on that light coloured interior
Dr. Leather dye block

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/dr-leather-dye-block.html

It may be expensive but it comes highly recommended

Good shout, I've already got leather cleaner and treatment but I think it would be worthwhile investing in something like that as well

 

[Garreth64]

Woohoo! Pick up time tomorrow morning. No more diseasal! One more sleep

 

[Vertigo1]

Enjoy

I'll wave if I happen to be driving past in the morning (I live three miles down the road)

 

[Bristle Hound]

Woohoo! Pick up time tomorrow morning. No more diseasal! One more sleep

We need pics Garreth

 

[Garreth64]

I thought there was enough on the thread already BH

It's dirty now already after driving round some country lanes yesterday, but here are a few more from my phone from pic up yesterday.

Overall, I'm very pleased so far, having had manuals for ever, it will take a little time to get used to the S-Tronic but I'm looking forward to it. Also after having BMW's with idrive for 7 years, it will take a short while to get used to MMI. So far I can see some things that are great, and some things I'm missing but overall it seems fairly intuitive and I like it.

I've got my EE 4G SIM installed, set up Audi Connect, and loving the google maps. Also got a 64GB SDXC card with all my music on. It seems to work fine, although I was having issues with some cover art missing, and compilations don't seem to group together properly so have deleted them. I've been reading some of the other forums threads but haven't found an answer. It's all fine in iTunes.

The Audi Sound System sounds great and as good as I need, the B&O must be something else for over twice the price!

Off for a drive and play now

 

[Bristle Hound]

I thought there was enough on the thread already BH

Can't have too many pics buddy!

 

[Jassyo06]

Storming looking S3 saloon,i too have gone for Lunar Silver leather aswell,try "Furniture Clinic" leather care products they are in my opinion the best on the market