The Audi S1 thread

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Thought I would set up for a thread on the Audi S1 which is due to be released later this year.

Is anyone buying one?

I am very tempted as it looks like a very fun car - go kart handing, 0-60 in 5.8 secs before a remap and 40 mpg combined.

Tempted in visiting a dealer in the next few days to get a PCP quote and p/x value against one.

What does everyone think about them?

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Dr G said:

I would love one; straight to the top of my 'want' list.

Maybe one day I'll be able to afford to buy them rather than just sell them

Have you driven one yet? What is it like?

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I have only driven a 1.6 TDI A1 S line as a courtesy car and that was pretty fun - go kart like handling. It out performs my A3 in handling by miles.

I think these S1s will be very very good. And obv a remap will improve those figures stated by photographer.

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celicawrc said:

Why would you buy this over a Golf R?

More economy

Cheaper tax

More go kart like so more fun?

Cheaper to buy - how much does the R cost?


ETA - yep £5k cheaper than a golf

Edited by BE57 TOY on Thursday 29th May 17:38

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ChrisH370 said:

I had a look inside S1 this week and couldn't see any difference v's an A1 other than the flat bottom steering wheel, thats what the salesman said too.
The boot space is minimal due to the AWD and its a very tiny car v's A3 or TT,IMO, the 18in design wheels also looked awful.
My dealer said Audi UK has said it is not to be demo'd until further notice.

You may have been strung a line there as they told me on Thursday it's available for test drive, orders can be placed with 6 months lead time. I'm going down next week!

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