I'm not miserable, far from it, I'm just realistic.
I've had many a car and the S2000 was one that had something about it.
The engine is a peach, it looks great, handles well (in the dry), and has bags of character.
I'd have another one.
No point to this thread.... Just saying I still love my S3
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I'm not miserable, far from it, I'm just realistic.
I've had many a car and the S2000 was one that had something about it.
The engine is a peach, it looks great, handles well (in the dry), and has bags of character.
I'd have another one.
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.....which is all fine and dandy but I don't see how that makes the S3 a dull drive................just different.
Agree with you on the IPA though
Can have a reasonable mileage one for around £8k.
Prices seem to be stabilising on them, so could be almost depreciation proof motoring if you get a good one.
Or if you want a high mileage one, you can get it for around £4k.
Would only be suitable (for me) as a second car though.
Do it!
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Can't recommend one enough, have one as a project car, refurb the rims and a new tailpipe in the spring and it'll be finished. It's an absolute hoot!!
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Can't recommend one enough, have one as a project car, refurb the rims and a new tailpipe in the spring and it'll be finished. It's an absolute hoot!!
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I'm sure it's great fun as a second car as Craig said earlier but no way is it an S3 beater, at least not in terms of an overall package.
To me it looks too much like those ****** awful Mazdas everyone was driving a few years ago.......................at least everyone over 60 with a baseball cap that is!! Come on you've all seen them..............
Everyone is knocking them, but I love mine. It's more of an event now with springs, Cantronic and the R600 going on too, but was great before anyway!
I'm sure it's great fun as a second car as Craig said earlier but no way is it an S3 beater, at least not in terms of an overall package.
To me it looks too much like those ****** awful Mazdas everyone was driving a few years ago.......................at least everyone over 60 with a baseball cap that is!! Come on you've all seen them..............
Lol do you mean the ones that wear the baseball caps with the brand of the car they are driving on it ?
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After my S3 got rear ended I had to drive a manual Focus 1.8 Zetec for a week including stop/start traffic to work every day.
Got the S3 back and its like getting a new car again. It's not perfect, but what a car! Effortless to drive, gives you tons of confidence when you want to have some fun, and I didn't realise the exhaust sounded that good. Sure its no V8, but the focus is about as interesting as a fridge in comparison.
Got the S3 back and its like getting a new car again. It's not perfect, but what a car! Effortless to drive, gives you tons of confidence when you want to have some fun, and I didn't realise the exhaust sounded that good. Sure its no V8, but the focus is about as interesting as a fridge in comparison.
But unfair to compare given the large difference in doshAfter my S3 got rear ended I had to drive a manual Focus 1.8 Zetec for a week including stop/start traffic to work every day.
Got the S3 back and its like getting a new car again. It's not perfect, but what a car! Effortless to drive, gives you tons of confidence when you want to have some fun, and I didn't realise the exhaust sounded that good. Sure its no V8, but the focus is about as interesting as a fridge in comparison.
is a bit really. Although my ST was more fun than the S3, Cheaper too (Running for cover now!!!!!)
tescos is cheaper than Fortnum and Mason ...I know where I'd rather buy my quails eggs from!
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No real point to my post either, but I'm in complete agreement that I love my S3 too and can't see myself changing it for a long time unless circumstances force me to do so.
It does all I want of it and is just such a nice place to be for my daily commute
It does all I want of it and is just such a nice place to be for my daily commute
You are a badge man, this is not in doubt.
Have you ordered Dynamic Pack on your RS3?
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I'm looking forward to speccing my new S3 in a year!No real point to my post either, but I'm in complete agreement that I love my S3 too and can't see myself changing it for a long time unless circumstances force me to do so.
It does all I want of it and is just such a nice place to be for my daily commute
Hey SJ...next time get the better looking Sportsback...eh...lol
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Not buying the badge, buying the product. Tesco are cheap and cheerful as are Ford IMHO
..not having dynamic.
The s3 ain't cheap. It's also not very cheerful. Can only guess i'm paying a few grand for the badges
still you live and learn and dont know till you try
still you live and learn and dont know till you try
Reckon an S3 will be a similar overall cost to most truly comparable cars. My 19 months in an S3 SB the car lost just over £3k ..
Got a reasonable discount new. Specified well and dealer found a buyer..waiting for RS3
