RE: Audi unveils its new S3
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While I've never actually pulled the trigger on an S3 purchase, I have come close a couple of times. There's just something "quality" about them that appeals
But strangely, the RS3 doesn't hold any attraction for me in the slightest, and nor do any other of the faster Audis produced since the B5 RS4
However, in the end, I've always gone down the BMW route
But strangely, the RS3 doesn't hold any attraction for me in the slightest, and nor do any other of the faster Audis produced since the B5 RS4
However, in the end, I've always gone down the BMW route
1. Choose "Road Grime Grey" paint
2. Remove S badges
3. Replace stupid silver mirrors
4. Delve into infotainment system to turn off the dreaded DRLs
5. Swap 18" alloys for some subtle Audi 16" wheels and tyres which have a side profile big enough to fill the arches....
6. remove one-to-two exhaust tips.
and Robert's your mother's brother - the perfect all weather sleeper.
[Edited to agree with other's comments about exhausts..]
2. Remove S badges
3. Replace stupid silver mirrors
4. Delve into infotainment system to turn off the dreaded DRLs
5. Swap 18" alloys for some subtle Audi 16" wheels and tyres which have a side profile big enough to fill the arches....
6. remove one-to-two exhaust tips.
and Robert's your mother's brother - the perfect all weather sleeper.
[Edited to agree with other's comments about exhausts..]
Edited by SprintSpeciale on Friday 21st September 15:38
Leins said:
While I've never actually pulled the trigger on an S3 purchase, I have come close a couple of times. There's just something "quality" about them that appeals
But strangely, the RS3 doesn't hold any attraction for me in the slightest, and nor do any other of the faster Audis produced since the B5 RS4
However, in the end, I've always gone down the BMW route
I went straight to a BMW 130i from and S3, they were both rapid. But guess which one was actually fun?But strangely, the RS3 doesn't hold any attraction for me in the slightest, and nor do any other of the faster Audis produced since the B5 RS4
However, in the end, I've always gone down the BMW route
Having had a 1 series and since then a 3 an a 5, I love my BM's but compated to the 3 & 5 series i found the 1 series too twitchy and although it had fantastic turn in it felt twitchy and unpredictable on the limit.
Now mine didn't have much power but I came to the conclusion that rwd are better in longer wheel based cars, I think I'd go S3 over 130 myself :-s
Now mine didn't have much power but I came to the conclusion that rwd are better in longer wheel based cars, I think I'd go S3 over 130 myself :-s
DoubleSix said:
I went straight to a BMW 130i from and S3, they were both rapid. But guess which one was actually fun?
I bought a 325ti instead of a 225 car a good few years ago, as even though it was down on power, I prefered the engine noise and the RWD handling, albeit from a brief test-drive. Never once regretted the decision in 3.5 years eitherStrangely, I couldn't get at all comfortable in a MkV Golf R32, but the 2.0L S3 felt perfect. Never been able to work that one out, other than I felt the Audi's seats went lower (I'm quite tall). Would have bought the S3 too, other than I changed my mind overnight and went to get a 135i instead. And then came out of the dealers with a 335d
Chr1sch said:
Having had a 1 series and since then a 3 an a 5, I love my BM's but compated to the 3 & 5 series i found the 1 series too twitchy and although it had fantastic turn in it felt twitchy and unpredictable on the limit.
Now mine didn't have much power but I came to the conclusion that rwd are better in longer wheel based cars, I think I'd go S3 over 130 myself :-s
More powerful 1ers have a staggered wheel setup, much wider at rear.Now mine didn't have much power but I came to the conclusion that rwd are better in longer wheel based cars, I think I'd go S3 over 130 myself :-s
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