RE: Audi S3 saloon: Review
Discussion
Andy20vt said:
With that mentality in a few years time we'll have this:
Looks ridiculous and where will it all stop? Bring back the days of one, possibly two purposeful but meaty exhaust tubes (and room for a proper spare tyre without the boot floor space being taken up with an extra 'bling bling' exhaust). Simply but effective.
Gulzar, your S3 is readyLooks ridiculous and where will it all stop? Bring back the days of one, possibly two purposeful but meaty exhaust tubes (and room for a proper spare tyre without the boot floor space being taken up with an extra 'bling bling' exhaust). Simply but effective.
Kong said:
What I don't get is the fact 'small' saloons (relative to the range before someone points out it's bigger than a 90s 7 series or something) don't sell. How many Jettas or Focus saloons do you see relative to their hatchback counterparts? Hell, I'm into my German cars and I didn't even know Audi made an A3 saloon! Yet Audi has decided to invest in building an S3 version, seems odd.
I really like the idea of it though and it's handsome too, but I forsee some pretty big discounts on these.
They've invested in building these, not really for the UK or even European markets. China and the US are hatchback-phobic. No doubt that's where the bulk of sales will be.I really like the idea of it though and it's handsome too, but I forsee some pretty big discounts on these.
Riyazc said:
This is a very interesting segment now... this and the CLA 45 AMG def making it interesting, both hitting 60 in frankly stupidly quick times and delivering rather good MPG - whats not to like in convincing the wife another car is a good idea (will play the 4wd and its great in the snow card!)
I wanted the AMG, but this represents a £7k saving - on a PCP, this is going to be amazing.
Think ill see about a test drive as merc cant get me a CLA drive til jan!
Went out in the CLA at the PH SS at Merc world. Was very impressed with how quick it was even with 4 people. I wanted the AMG, but this represents a £7k saving - on a PCP, this is going to be amazing.
Think ill see about a test drive as merc cant get me a CLA drive til jan!
He said its the most powerful factory 2.0ltr to date. Think its 350bhp so 50 more over the S3
Mark Wibble said:
When will they bring an estate version out?! 
They already have - it's a called a 5-door S3 hatch! I really don't see the point of this. It's the result of blokes with beards, tight trousers, and pullovers having a design meeting and saying "Why don't we create another niche? How faaabulous!" If I wanted an A3 with a proper boot I'd buy an A4. The customers in the Far East like their saloons big with plenty of rear legroom. It's a case of the Emperor's New Clothes. Just because it's an Audi with four wheel drive doesn't make it any good.Mark Wibble said:
When will they bring an estate version out?!
I agree on the exhaust pipes. I remember when an M5 had 2 discrete pipes off on the one side. Now all performance variants need 4 pipes, or one f*** off one in the middle because it's The Law. Have a look at rally cars, that shows you what you actually *need*.
Exactly - less show, more go! Even the legendary Group B SWB quattro's of rallying's glory days had one large exhaust, and they would p**s rings around this S3 in any situation. Formula 1's new 2014 regulations mandate the use of a single tailpipe which must be angled upwards to prevent the exhaust flow being used for aerodynamic effect, so can't understand a puny 300bhp S3 needing 4 exhaust outlets unless is purely to please the crass and clueless 'look at me' brigade.I agree on the exhaust pipes. I remember when an M5 had 2 discrete pipes off on the one side. Now all performance variants need 4 pipes, or one f*** off one in the middle because it's The Law. Have a look at rally cars, that shows you what you actually *need*.
Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 18th November 13:57
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