Audi S3

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Any opinions on this car?

Considering my options at the moment, whether to stick with the Clio 172 or go for something new. the 225PS S3 caught my eye and the insurance is pretty much the same as the Clio which I was astonished by, although petrol and servicing would be more expensive. A quick wave of a REVO wand seems to give it ~265 horses which sounds like a giggle too ;)

Anyone got one? Would it be as fun as the Clio?

Never had a turbo or a 4x4 before so it would be quite a different beast to what I am used to.

MB
 
cymatty said:
Isn't it the same performance, engine etc as the leon Cupra R but thousands of pounds more?
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Yes, I believe it is, is the Cupra 4x4? Maybe thats the same as the 1.8T A3?

MB
 
Matblack said:
Yes, I believe it is, is the Cupra 4x4? Maybe thats the same as the 1.8T A3?

MB
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No the cupraR is front wheel drive and the same vw 225bhp engine as in the s3, and so the same tuning can be performed.
 
cymatty said:
No the cupraR is front wheel drive and the same vw 225bhp engine as in the s3, and so the same tuning can be performed.
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The audi just looks so nice and refined, lots of leather and looks a bit posher on the drive. I'm such a label whore :o

MB
 
Firestar_3x said:
Personally i hate the S3 higher than the LCR, but i don't know if i could justify the extra cost of an S3.
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Surely the S3 is going to be able to lay down the power of that engine much better than a FF car, especially if you send it for tuning? 260bhp through the frount tyres sounds a bit hairy :eek:

MB
 
Is the S3 permanent 4 wheel drive though? or is it FWD 95% of the time?

[edit] I think it's haldex, so not permanent 4x4 :)
 
Matblack said:
Surely the S3 is going to be able to lay down the power of that engine much better than a FF car, especially if you send it for tuning? 260bhp through the frount tyres sounds a bit hairy :eek:
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Depends how it's done, I put 250bhp though the front wheels of my Volvo and I detect very little in the way of torque steer.
 
Pricey but very nice cars imho.

0-60 time is slow on paper as they require third to hit it, but they are pretty rapid :)
 
I would look at the LCR as well as the S3. They can be had for a similar price, but they will be newer with less miles on the clock, and being SEAT they are slightly cheaper to maintain. Plus you wont have to change all 4 tyres at the same time. the LCR like the S3 comes in either 210 or 225 (newer model, no change to any other part of the car except the power) bhp.
 
Matt said:
Is the S3 permanent 4 wheel drive though? or is it FWD 95% of the time?

[edit] I think it's haldex, so not permanent 4x4 :)
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Don't know, I know bugger all about cars thats why I was asking you lot :D

Anything else people would suggest in the same league; I mean comfort as well as performance?

MB
 
Matblack said:
Don't know I know bugger all about cars that why I was asking you lot :D

Anything else people would suggest in the same league; I mean comfort as well as performance?

MB
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Budget and what age car do you want? :)
 
I'd like something which is maybe 3-4 years old,

not too higher mileage,

which has better straightline performance than the Clio good on the motorway,

hopefully not too huge an engine so not massively thirsty.

I'd like toys but quality ones,

the car will be used about 3 times a week (I walk to the office but have to work in various other local places which have to drive to)

It will do quite long journeys from time to time so not too painfull on the motorway.

Up to £14k but less is better

MB
 
Could you fit a BMW 330Ci into that budget? It might be a bit older but it's a class above the rest. If you wanted something newer you should get a nice 325Ci in that budget but I'm not too sure on the performance figures. It's worth a look.

How about something like this - Audi S4
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WW...category=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200612228811603

Again, it's a bit older but a cut above the rest when it comes to performance, comfort and exclusivity.
 
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[DOD]Asprilla said:
Knock yourself out (much as it pains me):

http://www.cargiant.co.uk/cars/search3.asp?Id=277877
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My wife would veto that, the BMW is the only car brand she finds abhorent and I have to say I agree, she refers to the 3 series as the 'car of the aspiring chav'.

Yes you'll all say sell the wife and marry the car but I'm not all that keen on them myself. Might go and look and see if I could persuade her and myself but any other suggestions would probably go down better tbh

MB
 
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