Having had my S3 for about 6 weeks now the start/stop function is the one thing that actually makes me shout at the car. It is way too sensitive, and while I’m trying to train myself to switch the damn thing off as part of my start up routine, there are inevitably occasions when I forget.
My wife’s MINI Cooper also has start/stop, but being manual you still have to lift your foot off the clutch when you’ve come to a stop for it to kick in. This still gives you a choice regarding when YOU decide to activate it.
I know that you if you break gently to a stop in the S3, then it won’t cut the engine, and I know that it’s also disabled if you pat the gearstick to the left and put yourself in manual mode, but honestly - I hear you Ron, it frustrates the hell out of me.
DJAlix’s memory module solution looks like the best solution out there. And next time I’m in North London I’ll definitely be giving him a shout!