Hi All,
This is my first post in the 8V section. I’ve owned a Nogaro Blue S3 (original 8L model) for ten years now and yesterday I bought myself basically the exact same car! Another 3 door S3 in Nogaro blue! It’s a very late 2016 model with 7 speed S-Tronic, but it was just early enough to get the facelift version with (306bhp). So now I’m stuck with two S3s but I don’t know if I can sell my original because I just know in the future I’ll want it back! So for now it’s tucked up in the garage until I decide what to do.
As for the new S3....It is ‘night and day’ in terms of difference to the 8L version and the technology in it is out of this world. Performance is very capable and as the car is also my daily, it’s very quiet, smooth and comfortable also.
This particular model has the following trim features:
1. Super sport seats (heated with lumbar)
2. Virtual cockpit
3. Wireless charging mat for phone
4. Parking system plus with camera
5. Cruise control
6. Sat Nav with google maps and 4G.
7. DAB digital radio
8. Red brake callipers
9. Heated/folding mirrors
I think that’s about it. It’s quite highly specced. I would have also liked the premium sound system as I have Bose in my older S3. Also I would have liked the larger 19” alloys but I can always get those fitted at a later date. I only have one picture. I had to get an aeroplane from Heathrow to Edinburgh to go and get it - that’s how much love I have for a noggy S3! Anyway, car was perfect on the 7hr drive home. Can’t wait for some nice weather to clean it and get to know it better. Looking forward to becoming more active on this side of Audi-sport.net also.
P.S The leaking thermostat has already been replaced and fixed by Audi under warranty.
My new 2016 8V model
My original 2002 8L model
This is my first post in the 8V section. I’ve owned a Nogaro Blue S3 (original 8L model) for ten years now and yesterday I bought myself basically the exact same car! Another 3 door S3 in Nogaro blue! It’s a very late 2016 model with 7 speed S-Tronic, but it was just early enough to get the facelift version with (306bhp). So now I’m stuck with two S3s but I don’t know if I can sell my original because I just know in the future I’ll want it back! So for now it’s tucked up in the garage until I decide what to do.
As for the new S3....It is ‘night and day’ in terms of difference to the 8L version and the technology in it is out of this world. Performance is very capable and as the car is also my daily, it’s very quiet, smooth and comfortable also.
This particular model has the following trim features:
1. Super sport seats (heated with lumbar)
2. Virtual cockpit
3. Wireless charging mat for phone
4. Parking system plus with camera
5. Cruise control
6. Sat Nav with google maps and 4G.
7. DAB digital radio
8. Red brake callipers
9. Heated/folding mirrors
I think that’s about it. It’s quite highly specced. I would have also liked the premium sound system as I have Bose in my older S3. Also I would have liked the larger 19” alloys but I can always get those fitted at a later date. I only have one picture. I had to get an aeroplane from Heathrow to Edinburgh to go and get it - that’s how much love I have for a noggy S3! Anyway, car was perfect on the 7hr drive home. Can’t wait for some nice weather to clean it and get to know it better. Looking forward to becoming more active on this side of Audi-sport.net also.
P.S The leaking thermostat has already been replaced and fixed by Audi under warranty.
My new 2016 8V model
My original 2002 8L model
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