S3 rather than the R

[S32B]

Just curious as to why people went for the S3 over the R32!

For me I thought that the inside of the Audi looks way nicer, the VW seemed a bit plasticky.
Any yes those four rings on the grill just look better than VW.

I've also found that the Audi sales are much more attentive than others, can you believe I went-saw-looked-test drove a BMW, then sent them an email to ask when is the best time to come in and order it....and almost two weeks on I was still waiting for a reply! So far any questions I've asked Audi via email have been answered within a few hours!

I have since sent BMW this:

Hi Andrew, just thought I'd let you know what has happened.

We've just been away for a few days and whilst away we saw a black three door A3 in the hotel car park that looked nice. So on the way home my wife persuaded me to call into our local Audi dealer to have a look, it was there that we saw the three door S3. The guy we spoke to arranged for a test drive today, all I can say is that I was blown away by the car and my wife prefered it over the Z4 saying that it was more practical, so unfortunately for you & BMW I've now placed my order for the S3 for March delivery.

I thought it only right to let you know so that you can delete me from your system.

Regards
Steve

Can't see him replying to that lol I should have also sent one to his boss telling him why he lost the sale!

 

[S32B]

Sorry my bad should just be R not R32...can't see the edit key!!! Can a mod change it please?

 

[s3_trev]

Funny I was wondering why anyone would choose a mk5 golf (last of the r-32's) over an 8V S3 lol.

 

[Longy]

For us it was simple, the S3 came in a sedan form, the Golf R doesn't.

Plus the interior of the S3 looks so much nicer and modern compared to the R, and you can't get the better mmi screen here in Aust.

 

[Sandra]

Sorry my bad should just be R not R32...can't see the edit key!!! Can a mod change it please?

Sorted.

 

[Nawaid]

Yeah I went to look at an R they day I ordered my S3 ..... the saloon just looks amazing.

 

[Bristle Hound]

For us it was simple, the S3 came in a sedan form, the Golf R doesn't.

+1 here too

More of a, shall we say, a 'premium' feel to it too IMHO

 

[pauly69]

I intended to compare S3 to the R personally, but went to the Audi dealer first - didn't bother going to see the VW

 

[A3_Rider]

I think sales emails are not priority for sales people chasing customers in the show room, don't be too harsh on them.

When I went to look at the R I was informed I could test drive one if I paid 34k for the used one in the showroom with a dead battery, otherwise it would be months for a test drive. When I left the branch I saw their other branch (few miles away) taking a test drive of the R despite me being told there are none in any part of the country.

Went to Audi, got in the S3 within a minute and felt so much more refined. If you want a cheaper (on lease) deal with good performance get the R, if you want to be in a nice place with power at the ready get the S3.

 

[S32B]

Sorted.

Thanks

 

[m2srt]

Started a similar thread on detailing would. S3 also has the bonus of not being caught up in the leasegate scandal

 

[Dtwm1]

Because golf r's will be worth about £3.60 once all the 2 year lease deals end. Most of the s3's on here are owned outright or on a pcp not a pch so future value is something to consider

 

[A3_Rider]

True, can't imagine the number of R's on the road 24 months from now. I suppose R32 fans will upgrade/return to the R platform.

 

[msdmjb]

I think sales emails are not priority for sales people chasing customers in the show room, don't be too harsh on them.

When I went to look at the R I was informed I could test drive one if I paid 34k for the used one in the showroom with a dead battery, otherwise it would be months for a test drive. When I left the branch I saw their other branch (few miles away) taking a test drive of the R despite me being told there are none in any part of the country.

Went to Audi, got in the S3 within a minute and felt so much more refined. If you want a cheaper (on lease) deal with good performance get the R, if you want to be in a nice place with power at the ready get the S3.

I dealt with Audi Watford and the only time I went there was to pick up the car, so the negotiation/order/spec/payment all happened remotely. I really liked that buying experience and to be honest have no intention of ever visiting a dealer after the test drive.

 

[SilureMark]

VW dealers - never had a great experience and the golf, well, it's a VW. I don't like the look of it either and the interior isn't a patch on the S3. That's why I didn't get the R, but I did test drive one and did do the math with the sales guy - it was a useful exercise to avoid the 'what if' syndrome one can get after ordering a new car... good car the golf R though, but for reasons stated, no thanks.

Incidentally, I have seen more new golf R's than I have new S3's on the road.... a lot more! Mostly being driven by ugly fat middle women as well. Must be something in that?! LOL!

 

[S32B]

I saw my first S3 today on the road since ordering mine on Monday....I just couldn't help but smile....it just looks so classy!