A3 - 3.2 V6 or S3
Discussion
I've only experienced the S3 and would describe it as more of a hot hatch which is quicker than a lot of people give credit to them for and is extremely capable cross country, and would say that from what I've read about the new v6 a3 is that as said its more of a cruiser and the extra weight kills some of the handling and it also has softer suspension as its not the sports model.
id say drive both and see how you feel as they will have very different characteristics.
id say drive both and see how you feel as they will have very different characteristics.
In terms of the 3.2 I was thinking something like this:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/890346.htm
Forgive my ignorance, is this an old one or new one?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/890346.htm
Forgive my ignorance, is this an old one or new one?
turbo-ww said:
In terms of the 3.2 I was thinking something like this:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/890346.htm
Forgive my ignorance, is this an old one or new one?
new one that be!http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/890346.htm
Forgive my ignorance, is this an old one or new one?
turbo-ww said:
In terms of the 3.2 I was thinking something like this:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/890346.htm
Forgive my ignorance, is this an old one or new one?
This is the new shape but pre-facelift (the grill was changed a couple of years ago), I have one like this but with DSG. The S3 would be the old shape as the new shape S3 only came out last year, so for a while there was no S3.http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/890346.htm
Forgive my ignorance, is this an old one or new one?
I like the 3.2, it is quick, handling is good although nose heavy, well built, very 'stealthy', nice exhaust note and quite good in the snow the only downside is that it is thirsty - 23-26mpg average and that Brown/Darling would/will hit it with a £400 VED if or when they can get away with it.
That one in the ad is cheap, considering it would have cost £25k (ish) new.
Auditdi said:
It would be the S3 for me. Watch out, the brakes are nowhere near good enough. I don't think there would be a lot of difference in the mpg, I had use of one for a month or so and get sick of putting fuel in it. So much fun.
I keep on hearing how bad the fuel economy is but I don't find it that bad. Yes, it's higher than a Micra, but for an awd turbo it isn't too bad at all. S3 for me. But I'm biased. Very underated car imo. Especially if you want a car that is both a relaxed cruiser as well as a bit of fun on twisty roads. I've done small mods to mine, mainly in the suspension and it is now a very good car to drive.
A - W said:
turbo-ww said:
catso said:
Brown/Darling would/will hit it with a £400 VED if or when they can get away with it.
Fortunately he/they can't - Band F = £210The 3.2 A3 is over the magical 225 figure.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicl...
Registered before 23.03.06 = Band F - As i see it......
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