AUDI S3 Vs Scirocco R
Discussion
Hi Everyone,
My wife and I are thinking about purchasing either an Audi S3 or a VW Scirocco R, we have an Elise R (I've had many Lotus) so it's to cover everything else so to speak, long distance journeys, weekend's away, shopping, picking my Son up etc
It will be our main car as the Elise will be used purely for track days, meet¡¦s, Lotus events
Any feeling¡¦s either way? I¡¦m leaning towards the S3 as it looks like a better package for the Money, 4 wheel drive etc, looking to spend around 25k so I might buy new If I can get a deal
Boggy
My wife and I are thinking about purchasing either an Audi S3 or a VW Scirocco R, we have an Elise R (I've had many Lotus) so it's to cover everything else so to speak, long distance journeys, weekend's away, shopping, picking my Son up etc
It will be our main car as the Elise will be used purely for track days, meet¡¦s, Lotus events
Any feeling¡¦s either way? I¡¦m leaning towards the S3 as it looks like a better package for the Money, 4 wheel drive etc, looking to spend around 25k so I might buy new If I can get a deal
Boggy
Edited by Boggy on Tuesday 5th January 15:39
I've not driven a Scirocco R but I have done my share of miles in various new model S3s and I quite like them. THey go, stop and steer with aplomb. I do not however like the styling inside or out. The facelifted car looks and feels like an old car with new bits stuck to it.
Scirocco looks to offer all the same benefits as an S3 but is a much fresher and considerably prettier car.
Scirocco looks to offer all the same benefits as an S3 but is a much fresher and considerably prettier car.
Dr G said:
I've not driven a Scirocco R but I have done my share of miles in various new model S3s and I quite like them. THey go, stop and steer with aplomb. I do not however like the styling inside or out. The facelifted car looks and feels like an old car with new bits stuck to it.
Scirocco looks to offer all the same benefits as an S3 but is a much fresher and considerably prettier car.
That's my worry, I'm don't want to chuck 25k+ at a Car there going to change this or next year, I prefer the S3 as it's Quattro, I also feel the VW is a bit overpriced for what it is, as you I haven't driven the Scirocco but I've driven a couple of S3's and the TTS good solid carsScirocco looks to offer all the same benefits as an S3 but is a much fresher and considerably prettier car.
Boggy
I'm having similar thoughts at the moment.
I keep thinking about the new Golf R. Much better looking than the S3 in my opinion (in the pics, anyway) and, unlike the Scirocco, will have 4wd. It might be just what you're looking for.
The problem, of course, is price. By the time I've specced one on the VW configurator, it's £36k. A helluva lot of cash for a Golf.
I've been very impressed by the old 4Motion over the last few weeks, and would definitely go for the Golf R over the Scirocco on the basis of 4wd alone. No matter how good the electronic trick-diff is, 260 bhp is a lot to put through front wheels.
I keep thinking about the new Golf R. Much better looking than the S3 in my opinion (in the pics, anyway) and, unlike the Scirocco, will have 4wd. It might be just what you're looking for.
The problem, of course, is price. By the time I've specced one on the VW configurator, it's £36k. A helluva lot of cash for a Golf.
I've been very impressed by the old 4Motion over the last few weeks, and would definitely go for the Golf R over the Scirocco on the basis of 4wd alone. No matter how good the electronic trick-diff is, 260 bhp is a lot to put through front wheels.
wrighty78 said:
I'm having similar thoughts at the moment.
I keep thinking about the new Golf R. Much better looking than the S3 in my opinion (in the pics, anyway) and, unlike the Scirocco, will have 4wd. It might be just what you're looking for.
The problem, of course, is price. By the time I've specced one on the VW configurator, it's £36k. A helluva lot of cash for a Golf.
I've been very impressed by the old 4Motion over the last few weeks, and would definitely go for the Golf R over the Scirocco on the basis of 4wd alone. No matter how good the electronic trick-diff is, 260 bhp is a lot to put through front wheels.
LOL! No way am I paying over 30k for either a Golf or a Scirocco period, that's madnessI keep thinking about the new Golf R. Much better looking than the S3 in my opinion (in the pics, anyway) and, unlike the Scirocco, will have 4wd. It might be just what you're looking for.
The problem, of course, is price. By the time I've specced one on the VW configurator, it's £36k. A helluva lot of cash for a Golf.
I've been very impressed by the old 4Motion over the last few weeks, and would definitely go for the Golf R over the Scirocco on the basis of 4wd alone. No matter how good the electronic trick-diff is, 260 bhp is a lot to put through front wheels.
We drove a Bmw 1335i the weekend, what a Car! It was like an E46 M3 I couldn't believe how quick it was, I'd say it was around the same speed as my old Cayman S, I could pick one of those up for around 27k new
I really like the idea of 4 wheel drive thou for my wife
Boggy
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