Anyone own a current model S3?

[Ved]

I'm interested in how you're finding it as a daily car and if you've ran into any issues with it. Next year (or perhaps sooner) I'll be chopping in the 4motion in for an newer car and these seem to fit the bill nicely.

All opinions welcome


David

[ellroy]

Got one, had it a year or so now. Brilliant thing, a compromise for me, as previously had a TVR and daily hack, but one car made more sense, the S3 is it, a properly good car. Fast enough for fun, practical enough for day to day. Quality bit of kit.

Not the cheapest of beasts to buy, but got an ex-demo, which cut that down a bit, and added lots of toys.

[Ved]

Thanks, Ellroy. I'm torn between getting another Impreza or growning up and looking at a sportsback. A friend from work has a TTS which has a similar engine and that is very fast and agressive so I'm assuming the S3 will be a good blend of comfort, style and fun. The magnetic suspension, satnav and perhaps the recaros will be on the list but I'll have to see what comes up.

Said friend with the TTS is also good friends with the Audi service manager at Watford Audi so hopefully there's a deal to be had there at some point too.

Thanks for the post.


David

[anonymous-user]

Had mine for just over 3 years now, it's never put a foot wrong, great build quality as you would expect, reasonable mpg (23ish round town) can be a thirsty beast if you have a heavy right foot tho'.

Not the quickest car around, but will hold it's own against most things, especially on the twisties, all in all a good all rounder.

[worsy]

Agreed. Came from a long line of Imprezas and Evos and had mine for two years...just grown up some more and got an S4.

fantastic car, well put together and comfortable with a good amount of power when required. Never missed my last blobeye!