emzino said:Just haven't got the money for it mate and I wouldn't have the money for it for a very long time neither heh. I'm only 21
Right now what's going through my head is, 'can I justify spending a small fortune on my car with 60k on the clock'...
I've also pretty much worked out that money on fuel for the S3 8L will double what I spend on the TDI now. I think I need to drive around where I normally drive and see if I can even really make use of the S3 8L's capabilities and if I couldn't, whether it would bother me or not
Spin140 said:Your fuel bill won't double its more likely to increase by a third, I know i made the same swap and also do mainly short journeys.
If I was in your position I'd keep the Tdi with its hgh spec and save up some cash for another year - your car has lost the bulk of its money now so enjoy all the toys and the good looks and then take another look into changing next year, afterall its a nice car to own at 21 sounds to me like you are just getting a little bored
N8KOW said:So what money are you thinking of spending on your car? Madalex or what ever his name is young with a S3. I just personally wouldn't go from a new A3 to an old S3. Like I said your choice.
emzino said:I'm only 21
bowfer said:I know what you mean, but it's still controllable.
With all due respect, it is only 140bhp/170bhp.
It's not like you've turned on some sort of afterburner and you're suddenly staring death in the face.
I was saying at the weekend, that my A3 must be virtually uncrashable.
You'd have to be such a spaz to crash it through your own actions.
It makes it nice and safe...but a bit dull at the same time.
So the ESP goes on for the missus, off for me!
Macduff said:You're right, it is controllable and I've altered my driving to do that most of the time but there are times you go for a gap in the wet and just end up spinning. Total PITA. But then Quattro would be totally irrelevant 99% of the time. As it is we're only getting around 35MPG with this colder weather and all the shortish journeys. Guess that would be around 30 in a Quattro. Should have bought a petrol car!
mikey_abz said:Not to pi$$ on your fire but have you done an insurance quote for an S3 I'd imagine its going to cost you a small fortune esp (>£1.5-2k) if you only have 1years ncb!!!!
Might be worth while keeping your oil burner, stay safe and save for a new S3 a year or so down the line.
Its a good feeling buying a new car of this caliber knowing your the first owner.......just a thought.
Mike