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Offline Zan

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Re: Running costs
« Reply #30 on: 07 January 2019, 21:21 »
I went from the S1 with average kit to the GTI performance with decent kit and haven't regretted it tbh, I do miss the awd on damp and wet roads if I'm honest but losing the four rings wasn't an issue for me.

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Re: Running costs
« Reply #31 on: 07 January 2019, 21:52 »
Have you taken the S3 and gti on a test drive?
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Offline Mutley75

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Re: Running costs
« Reply #32 on: 07 January 2019, 22:02 »
GTI - yes. S3 no. But I did have an RS3 on an extended 2 hour drive a couple of years back. Ruled out the S3 now anyway. I think it’s just going to cost too much to run, insure, tyres etc. I’m settled on the GTI.
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Re: Running costs
« Reply #33 on: 07 January 2019, 22:06 »
Either way you get a great car. It’s a win win situation there! Hope you get a good deal.
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Re: Running costs
« Reply #34 on: 07 January 2019, 22:08 »
Either way you get a great car. It’s a win win situation there! Hope you get a good deal.

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Offline Aparat

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Re: Running costs
« Reply #35 on: 08 January 2019, 03:46 »
Thanks. I’m slightly hesitant as I really like my current 1.4 150ps Audi A3 S-Line. Am I going to regret a GTI? I know it has the performance, but feeling a little sad to potentially say goodbye to the four rings. GTI has MUCH more kit though. 🤪

I have been in exactly same position.
I had Audi A3 1.4 150bhp for almost 3 years.
As soon as I test drove GTI I knew it must be my next car. Much more equipment for less, good performance, and it look better inside in my opinion. Even when I was looking to get newer a3 it was same price as for GTI :laugh:
Didn't go pcp route. Bought 17 months old mk7.5 with cash and hoping to keep it for at least 5 years. :wink:
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Re: Running costs
« Reply #36 on: 08 January 2019, 06:15 »
Thanks. I’m slightly hesitant as I really like my current 1.4 150ps Audi A3 S-Line. Am I going to regret a GTI? I know it has the performance, but feeling a little sad to potentially say goodbye to the four rings. GTI has MUCH more kit though. 🤪

I have been in exactly same position.
I had Audi A3 1.4 150bhp for almost 3 years.
As soon as I test drove GTI I knew it must be my next car. Much more equipment for less, good performance, and it look better inside in my opinion. Even when I was looking to get newer a3 it was same price as for GTI :laugh:
Didn't go pcp route. Bought 17 months old mk7.5 with cash and hoping to keep it for at least 5 years. :wink:

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Offline Jim_mk7.5

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Re: Running costs
« Reply #37 on: 08 January 2019, 10:21 »
The only reason going S3 for me, would be for the badge.

Sounds like a great reason to spend £37k!  :rolleyes:
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Re: Running costs
« Reply #38 on: 08 January 2019, 11:18 »
The only reason going S3 for me, would be for the badge.

Sounds like a great reason to spend £37k!  :rolleyes:
Madness.  :shocked:
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Re: Running costs
« Reply #39 on: 08 January 2019, 11:20 »
‘‘Tis done. Deposit paid on the GTI. 👍
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