The Audi S3 lease thread

[Pixelpeep7r]

JD said:

Pixelpeep7r said:

Matt80M said:

All sorted. It's the postcode of Audi Slough. Strangely my car appears to be a Black Edition. Although the dealer said it definitely isn't.

Mine too - it has now delivered to the dealer and it is still showing black edition on the tracker

Make sure you check this, for all of the welcome de-blinging that comes with the Black edition, as punishment you get horrible wheels.

I have only just discovered they don't come with any kind of parking sensors as standard - that sucks!

It's back to normal edition on the tracker, i have a number plate and its arriving on monday - booked a day off...

could you post some pics of the interior please JD?

[Matt80M]

Pixelpeep7r said:

JD said:

Pixelpeep7r said:

Matt80M said:

All sorted. It's the postcode of Audi Slough. Strangely my car appears to be a Black Edition. Although the dealer said it definitely isn't.

Mine too - it has now delivered to the dealer and it is still showing black edition on the tracker

Make sure you check this, for all of the welcome de-blinging that comes with the Black edition, as punishment you get horrible wheels.

I have only just discovered they don't come with any kind of parking sensors as standard - that sucks!

It's back to normal edition on the tracker, i have a number plate and its arriving on monday - booked a day off...

could you post some pics of the interior please JD?

I checked in on that, and ordered the parking sensors as an option. I just know absent mindedly I'll back it into a low wall or something expecting to hear beeps.

[JD]

Pixelpeep7r said:

I have only just discovered they don't come with any kind of parking sensors as standard - that sucks!

It's back to normal edition on the tracker, i have a number plate and its arriving on monday - booked a day off...

could you post some pics of the interior please JD?

Don't have any at the moment, see what I can do over the weekend.

If I could order again I would have plumped for the half leather half alcantara; the full leather is very plastic like and the seats appear to be designed for the.... fuller figured gentleman meaning narrow people like me will slide about this is not helped by the seatbelt that has a solid mounting again obviously designed for large people, I think this is a standard VW problem though as our work pool car has the same issue.

[Pixelpeep7r]

JD said:

Don't have any at the moment, see what I can do over the weekend.

If I could order again I would have plumped for the half leather half alcantara; the full leather is very plastic like and the seats appear to be designed for the.... fuller figured gentleman meaning narrow people like me will slide about this is not helped by the seatbelt that has a solid mounting again obviously designed for large people, I think this is a standard VW problem though as our work pool car has the same issue.

Disappointing to hear the leather isn't good quality..

[Pixelpeep7r]

So, Car arrived yesterday - process was silky smooth. Must say.. Immediately i felt a bit underwhelmed next the the R.

It doesn't feel as willing, or as focused as the Golf R. MMI system feels clunky and not intuitive at all.

JD nailed the seats too - they are far too wide and offer little in the way of support, especially when cornering at any other than pedestrian pace.

I am sure it will grow on me - i already like it a bit more than i did yesterday..

anyway, some pics..

[the-photographer]

Pixelpeep7r said:

JD nailed the seats too - they are far too wide and offer little in the way of support, especially when cornering at any other than pedestrian pace.

Pixelpeep, are you saying the seats are even wider compared to the MK7GTI/R ?

That's is the primary reason for me not getting a MK7, I was hoping the more "expensive" Audi would be better.

[PixelpeepS3]

Sorry, realised a was a little down on the car.

Positives

7th gear on the s-tronic is amazing - a little over 2000rpm @ 80mph
the subtle crackle when coming off the throttle



I also get that the car needs to loosen up a little and the gearbox needs to learn my driving style so maybe not fair to judge it fully just yet..

[PixelpeepS3]

the-photographer said:

Pixelpeep7r said:

JD nailed the seats too - they are far too wide and offer little in the way of support, especially when cornering at any other than pedestrian pace.

Pixelpeep, are you saying the seats are even wider compared to the MK7GTI/R ?

That's is the primary reason for me not getting a MK7, I was hoping the more "expensive" Audi would be better.

Yes, i have come out of a Mk 7 Golf R into the S3 and the seats (standard in both) are 100% more supportive in the R.

I would recommend the upgraded seats in the S3 - it is a more premium car but where they have excelled in some areas, they have skimped in others.

it doesn't help that the 'leather'is slippery!

[JD]

PixelpeepS3 said:

Sorry, realised a was a little down on the car.

Positives

7th gear on the s-tronic is amazing - a little over 2000rpm @ 80mph
the subtle crackle when coming off the throttle

If you use the efficiency mode, it will coast the instant you lift off the throttle too, I am getting well over 40mpg on longish trips which I am impressed with.

I have also set up the individual setting to everything in dynamic bar the steering, which is set to comfort, I have no idea who is doing the calibration for the dynamic steering (tea boy maybe?), super light one moment, then you hit a certain speed and you can barely turn the wheel!


The pops and bangs downshifting once its warm in S (on the gearbox) are quite amusing right?

[Matt80M]

PixelpeepS3 said:

Sorry, realised a was a little down on the car.

Positives

7th gear on the s-tronic is amazing - a little over 2000rpm @ 80mph
the subtle crackle when coming off the throttle



I also get that the car needs to loosen up a little and the gearbox needs to learn my driving style so maybe not fair to judge it fully just yet..

Hows the stereo?

I understand the Audi sound system is actually a mid range option on the non S3, A3 range. Not boggo, but not B&O either?

[PixelpeepS3]

Matt80M said:

PixelpeepS3 said:

Sorry, realised a was a little down on the car.

Positives

7th gear on the s-tronic is amazing - a little over 2000rpm @ 80mph
the subtle crackle when coming off the throttle



I also get that the car needs to loosen up a little and the gearbox needs to learn my driving style so maybe not fair to judge it fully just yet..

Hows the stereo?

I understand the Audi sound system is actually a mid range option on the non S3, A3 range. Not boggo, but not B&O either?

Haven't really listened to it much so far - there is a reasonable amount of bass but quality on DAB/FM is not great. Put an SD card in it this morning and that sounded better but too soon for a proper opinion yet, sorry.

JD - yes the bangs on downshift... was a present surprise.. it even pops and bangs when you rev it in P when its warm

[RM88]

Thanks for posting some pics. Exact car I'm waiting on, colour looks lovely

Anyone else who is still waiting had their builds pushed back? Mine was showing first week of Jan but has now been moved to the end of Feb Bit of disappointment.

[lee_fr200]

can you let me know how good the new s3 is on fuel with the 7 spd gearbox as i wouldn't mind one after my golf

[DizzyN]

Looking good, Pixel! Any pictures of the interior? Note that the MMI is a bit more fiddly, is this due to not being touch screen? How's the nav working for you?

On the plus side, with Christmas coming, maybe it'll be a bit more of a snug fit in the new year!

My build has been pushed back again, this time by a further week to 19th December. Not that fussed, considering VWFS are happy to extend to match the sli. Will be sad to see the R go in all honesty, it's been a great all rounder.

[the-photographer]

PixelpeepS3 said:

the-photographer said:

Pixelpeep7r said:

JD nailed the seats too - they are far too wide and offer little in the way of support, especially when cornering at any other than pedestrian pace.

Pixelpeep, are you saying the seats are even wider compared to the MK7GTI/R ?

That's is the primary reason for me not getting a MK7, I was hoping the more "expensive" Audi would be better.

Yes, i have come out of a Mk 7 Golf R into the S3 and the seats (standard in both) are 100% more supportive in the R.

I would recommend the upgraded seats in the S3 - it is a more premium car but where they have excelled in some areas, they have skimped in others.

it doesn't help that the 'leather'is slippery!

Are these "your" seats?

[JD]

the-photographer said:

Are these "your" seats?

Those are the standard seats, albeit with some tacky red on them.

[lee_fr200]

they don't look very sporty do they

[PixelpeepS3]

the-photographer said:

PixelpeepS3 said:

the-photographer said:

Pixelpeep7r said:

JD nailed the seats too - they are far too wide and offer little in the way of support, especially when cornering at any other than pedestrian pace.

Pixelpeep, are you saying the seats are even wider compared to the MK7GTI/R ?

That's is the primary reason for me not getting a MK7, I was hoping the more "expensive" Audi would be better.

Yes, i have come out of a Mk 7 Golf R into the S3 and the seats (standard in both) are 100% more supportive in the R.

I would recommend the upgraded seats in the S3 - it is a more premium car but where they have excelled in some areas, they have skimped in others.

it doesn't help that the 'leather'is slippery!

Are these "your" seats?

Yes they are the seats i have (without the red tat...) - zero sportness

[lee_fr200]

least my golfs seats actually look like they would hold you when cornering hard with the side bolsters

[PixelpeepS3]

lee_fr200 said:

least my golfs seats actually look like they would hold you when cornering hard with the side bolsters

exactly what i said.. the R i have come out of, seats were a million times better.. :/