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General => General discussion => Topic started by: ashw831 on 14 June 2012, 17:34
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I am going to be getting a new ride in a couple of weeks (probably the end of month) an I think I am set on a 57 plate s3:
http://autotrader.mobi/used-cars/advert/201221473573348/viewing-7/0?PHPSESSID=enqopj78718pk9m273jht91p07 if it is still there!
But I was reading through the reviews on parkers and it suggests a BMW 130i as a different option. I have found one that is a bit nice:
http://autotrader.mobi/used-cars/advert/201220471316897/viewing-10/0?PHPSESSID=enqopj78718pk9m273jht91p07
Which would you choose? Which would be the better car? I am not going to go crazy with mods but would like some potential, and from what I know the Audi has got massive potential with it being turbo.
Opinions on the back of a postcard guys if you would :-)
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S3 all day long.
130i has cock all room in the back and just looks boring an very average imo. Quite a few lads had them at work and I just wasnt impressed with them.
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S3 for me too
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S3 miles better than a bread van :cool:
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s3
130i just look like a cheep mans bm to me. not a fan at all.
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S3 :cool:
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And don't get me started on the styling of the new 1 series!, or the whole BMW range tbf! :sick:
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Thought you guys would help me to see sense!! Remap on an s3 too turns it in to a pretty quick little car.
I like the look of them at some angles but then others they just boring as you say!!
Plus got to keep it VAG too!!!
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I have one of those M sport BMW's for sale, my daughters car, she now has a job with Audi, so its surplus to requirments, mint apart from a few flea bites on a wheel or 2, less miles, and less money and higher spec than that one, PM me if you're interested :wink:
Thom
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BMW for me, if I'm going to be a tit may as well do it properly.
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Cheers Thom, but I think am going to go for the s3.
Another quick question for you all.. I really want a blue one and am only looking at spending around 12000 but would you buy this one with it being a cat D?
http://pistonheads.com/sales/3926410.htm
Or the one from the first post?
Sorry for all the questions but I am not sure how I feel about a cat D and want to be sure I do the best thing before I part with nearly £12000...
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I wouldn't part with £12k knowing its a CAT D
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want to be sure I do the best thing before I part with nearly £12000...
Clearly the best thing to do is spend 12k on a crashed car.
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:shocked: i wouldnt be spanking 12k on a d marked motor :lipsrsealed:
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I wouldn't be spunking 12k on a tarted up golf either :lipsrsealed:
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:shocked: i wouldnt be spanking 12k on a d marked motor :lipsrsealed:
:afro: Agreed.
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I wouldn't be spunking 12k on a tarted up golf either :lipsrsealed:
You've probably spent that on your tarted up golf :wink: :lipsrsealed: :kiss:
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If I had 12k to spend on a car I wouldn't be looking at golfs or aolfs.
And theres a difference between buying and running a car and you've spent treble that buying 3 cars in the time I've owned the mk4 :tongue:
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If I had 12k to spend on a car I wouldn't be looking at golfs or aolfs.
And theres a difference between buying and running a car and you've spent treble that buying 3 cars in the time I've owned the mk4 :tongue:
Cast and a bite :wink:
Tell me about it, I should could have just kept the mk4 :undecided:
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Why what other options is there that offer he same build quality, practicality, and everything that an s3 does?
:shocked: i wouldnt be spanking 12k on a d marked motor :lipsrsealed:
:afro: Agreed.
That was my thoughts, when I can get one or the same money that isn't marked.
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S3 Definitely
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Bmw for me, rwd 3.0 6cyl so much more fun to drive.
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Bmw for me, rwd 3.0 6cyl so much more fun to drive.
For sure the BMW will be the more entertaining drive...better engine too.
The S3 is dull as dishwater to drive...but very efficient.
Sadly, the RWD would make the BMW a showstopper for me, plus the lack of practicality compared to the S3.
I'd certainly NOT be paying £12k for a Cat D S3!
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3964939.htm
if your set on a s3 at 12k :smiley:
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Bmw for me, rwd 3.0 6cyl so much more fun to drive.
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saves you looking like a c0ck too :lipsrsealed:
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BMW for me as well, too many miles on that S3 for me.
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S3 for sure
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3964939.htm
if your set on a s3 at 12k :smiley:
Thats looks nice :cool:
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Thinking am going to go for the s3. Just found this one:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201220471798528/sort/default/usedcars/price-to/12000/price-from/9000/model/s3/make/audi/quicksearch/true/radius/1501/page/1/postcode/ll114fe?logcode=p
80k isn't that high mileage really, I don't think... Is it??
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that says 42k :smiley:
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that says 42k :smiley:
I was on about the original s3 I posted which shows 80k. I found that one later, but it doesn't have the spec of the first link. :wink:
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Thinking am going to go for the s3. Just found this one:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201220471798528/sort/default/usedcars/price-to/12000/price-from/9000/model/s3/make/audi/quicksearch/true/radius/1501/page/1/postcode/ll114fe?logcode=p
80k isn't that high mileage really, I don't think... Is it??
Not hugely tbf, although it's a little above average and if it was me i'd be looking lower but thats just me, this one looks good though! :cool:
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I wouldn't even consider the BMW 130i for several reasons.
Firstly it's a 3.0 engine compared to a 2.0T. The fuel is going to be worse. On top of that it offers much less scope for quick, inexpensive tuning. I'm not saying you couldn't do things to it, but the 2.0T will respond far better to light working (such as mapping, cooling and breathing mods).
Secondly it's RWD. For me that's a no no.
Thirdly it's ugly. Looks can be subjective I know but for me the original 1 series hatch just doesn't do it.
Fourthly it's a BMW. I've never been keen on their styling (inside or out) and there's also the badge aspect which isn't appealing to me.
Buy and S3 and map it and you'll have a brilliantly competent (and fast) car for all weather conditions.
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I wouldn't even consider the BMW 130i for several reasons.
Firstly it's a 3.0 engine compared to a 2.0T. The fuel is going to be worse. On top of that it offers much less scope for quick, inexpensive tuning. I'm not saying you couldn't do things to it, but the 2.0T will respond far better to light working (such as mapping, cooling and breathing mods).
Secondly it's RWD. For me that's a no no.
Thirdly it's ugly. Looks can be subjective I know but for me the original 1 series hatch just doesn't do it.
Fourthly it's a BMW. I've never been keen on their styling (inside or out) and there's also the badge aspect which isn't appealing to me.
Buy and S3 and map it and you'll have a brilliantly competent (and fast) car for all weather conditions.
the audi mans thinking :laugh:
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rwd is a no no?
thats only if you cant drive them right :grin: :grin:
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If I had 12k to spend on a car I wouldn't be looking at golfs or aolfs.
And theres a difference between buying and running a car and you've spent treble that buying 3 cars in the time I've owned the mk4 :tongue:
Cast and a bite :wink:
Tell me about it, I should could have just kept the mk4 :undecided:
and lost as much as steve has spent :lipsrsealed:
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Thinking am going to go for the s3. Just found this one:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201220471798528/sort/default/usedcars/price-to/12000/price-from/9000/model/s3/make/audi/quicksearch/true/radius/1501/page/1/postcode/ll114fe?logcode=p
80k isn't that high mileage really, I don't think... Is it??
Not hugely tbf, although it's a little above average and if it was me i'd be looking lower but thats just me, this one looks good though! :cool:
The only reason I didnt suggest this one to start with i think is because I was being a bit of a picky git... I anted a flat bottom multifunction steering wheel (in the first one) and this one doesn't have, I think I would ather not have it and have 38000 miles less on the clock if I'm being sensible!!!!
I wouldn't even consider the BMW 130i for several reasons.
Firstly it's a 3.0 engine compared to a 2.0T. The fuel is going to be worse. On top of that it offers much less scope for quick, inexpensive tuning. I'm not saying you couldn't do things to it, but the 2.0T will respond far better to light working (such as mapping, cooling and breathing mods).
Secondly it's RWD. For me that's a no no.
Thirdly it's ugly. Looks can be subjective I know but for me the original 1 series hatch just doesn't do it.
Fourthly it's a BMW. I've never been keen on their styling (inside or out) and there's also the badge aspect which isn't appealing to me.
Buy and S3 and map it and you'll have a brilliantly competent (and fast) car for all weather conditions.
That is what I was in the mind set of too!!
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Would it not be possible to retrofit the steering wheel?
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Yes it can be done but I have spoken to a guy on the Audi-sport forum an he has advised it will probably be about £800 inc fitting to have it done ( I think by himself) it is something to look for in the future I think.
The blue one I winning the race I think now. :lipsrsealed:
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I have a 2007 120D M Sport and love it. Really comfortable to drive, nice bit of poke when needed and frugal with the fuel as it has the ED system. Oh and £95 a year road tax is pretty good :)
Granted not a lot of space in the back, but it's only ever me and Mrs Macca in the car, so no issue for me.
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If I had 12k to spend on a car I wouldn't be looking at golfs or aolfs.
And theres a difference between buying and running a car and you've spent treble that buying 3 cars in the time I've owned the mk4 :tongue:
Cast and a bite :wink:
Tell me about it, I should could have just kept the mk4 :undecided:
and lost as much as steve has spent :lipsrsealed:
Yeah probably :grin: :grin:
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Just rang About the 42k blue one and it is down as a cat D!! Not getting that one, and so the search continues!!! X
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3964939.htm
this 1 to far away for you
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rwd is a no no?
Yep, I can't be fussed worrying about them as soon as the weather turns a bit foul.
I wouldn't even consider the BMW 130i for several reasons.
Firstly it's a 3.0 engine compared to a 2.0T. The fuel is going to be worse. On top of that it offers much less scope for quick, inexpensive tuning. I'm not saying you couldn't do things to it, but the 2.0T will respond far better to light working (such as mapping, cooling and breathing mods).
Secondly it's RWD. For me that's a no no.
Thirdly it's ugly. Looks can be subjective I know but for me the original 1 series hatch just doesn't do it.
Fourthly it's a BMW. I've never been keen on their styling (inside or out) and there's also the badge aspect which isn't appealing to me.
Buy and S3 and map it and you'll have a brilliantly competent (and fast) car for all weather conditions.
the audi mans thinking :laugh:
I'm definitely not an Audi man. :smiley:
rwd is a no no?
thats only if you cant drive them right :grin: :grin:
I found my talent wasted when the car couldn't get out the drive. Trying to power slide down the pavement in your trainers doesn't have the same appeal.
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3964939.htm
this 1 to far away for you
Yeah is a bit really, but I not to bothered about the travel if it is the right car, which you will never know until you get there will you!!
I have found this one which isnt too far away..
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_popup.jsp?photosOn=1&dealerid=12545&did=12545&pageid=5&modelexact=1&make=AUDI&model=S3&min_pr=0&max_pr=&mileage=&agerange=&keywords=&max_records=50&photo=0&dealersearch_full=SEARCH&start=6&distance=0&adcategory=cars&channel=DEALERPAGE&id=201222474220027
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3964939.htm
this 1 to far away for you
Yeah is a bit really, but I not to bothered about the travel if it is the right car, which you will never know until you get there will you!!
I have found this one which isnt too far away..
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_popup.jsp?photosOn=1&dealerid=12545&did=12545&pageid=5&modelexact=1&make=AUDI&model=S3&min_pr=0&max_pr=&mileage=&agerange=&keywords=&max_records=50&photo=0&dealersearch_full=SEARCH&start=6&distance=0&adcategory=cars&channel=DEALERPAGE&id=201222474220027
That Keighley motors have some serious cars for sale now and then, i think it'd be worth going just for a mooch around! You never know you might end up with something completely different?! :lipsrsealed:
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3964939.htm
this 1 to far away for you
Yeah is a bit really, but I not to bothered about the travel if it is the right car, which you will never know until you get there will you!!
I have found this one which isnt too far away..
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_popup.jsp?photosOn=1&dealerid=12545&did=12545&pageid=5&modelexact=1&make=AUDI&model=S3&min_pr=0&max_pr=&mileage=&agerange=&keywords=&max_records=50&photo=0&dealersearch_full=SEARCH&start=6&distance=0&adcategory=cars&channel=DEALERPAGE&id=201222474220027
That Keighley motors have some serious cars for sale now and then, i think it'd be worth going just for a mooch around! You never know you might end up with something completely different?! :lipsrsealed:
Yeah my step brother bought a galanza from there a few years ago (when they where in fashion lol) and he said there is some tasty stuff up there. Think I will go and have a look and see if I can play in some big boy stuff he has got on. He has got 3 s3's for sale at the moment too so I can get some comparisons between them without having to travel too far!!
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Sounds like a plan! Take some pics as well! :cool:
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Dont go anywhere near Keigthly. The cars are dogs. I know a few people who have been down and had a look and the feedback wasn't great. My uncle bought an XR3i from them years back too which blew up on the way home..
I know that was some time ago but just google them and you will see what I mean.
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Dont go anywhere near Keigthly. The cars are dogs. I know a few people who have been down and had a look and the feedback wasn't great. My uncle bought an XR3i from them years back too which blew up on the way home..
I know that was some time ago but just google them and you will see what I mean.
Oh... Yeah, they not too good are they! Will have to see what autotrader has got to offer when I go get one!!
On the other hand..
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201225475839927/sort/default/usedcars/price-from/10000/price-to/12000/model/s3/make/audi/quicksearch/true/postcode/ll114fe/page/1/radius/100?logcode=p
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