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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: micalee on 13 July 2007, 21:27
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Read quite a bit on the S3 on here and online reviews. Like most cars, there's positive and negative comments. It comes down to personal choice i spose in the end.
Well, I have the R32 DSG at moment and am due to sell in October. Can i complain about the golf, well, only minor points really. Without going on (already done that) it is having the "noisy brakes when parking" fixed on Monday (new part available now for all golfs with the dreaded groaning) and the power steering which is shockingly "crap" when parking is also being fixed.
Yeh, it creaks also, but I fancy a change and after looking around, decided on the S3.
Wanted the RS4, but too pricey, the A4 has a new shape out soon and I previously had Subaru's, but their new shape is horrible. Tried a Lexus IS250 Sport, but after driving it, didnt like it.
The S3 I am getting is like this one:
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/audis3b.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/Audi-S3-3-lg.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/twotonesilver.jpg)
It has all the extras pretty much except SatNav (prefer the tomtom for mobility) and I am fortunate to be able to get it Tax Free, as the cost is quite high really.
Well, I am happy with it, Ill miss the R32 though, the V6 growl, the refinement and smoothness, but there we are, have to move on and try something else. (can always go back to the R32 in future)
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Cant believe you going to "the dark side" lol, hope to see ya back in a Vw soon!,
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Dont give me the negative vibes, Ill not sleep thinking i have done the wrong thing!!
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Friend of mine has a new S3 in Black, picked it up just after I got my Ed30. Nice car but unless I was getting it Tax free I couldn't justify the 7k over mine! :shocked: Still waiting for the drag race against the S3 though.... :evil: :evil: :wink:
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Contrary to other peoples opinions I am a massive S3 fans and think they look fantastic. Yes they are pricey, but if money isn't a problem, then why not. Hope you enjoy it.
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Dont give me the negative vibes, Ill not sleep thinking i have done the wrong thing!!
You've done the wrong thing :grin: :grin: :grin: Enjoy the car though.
I'm in the TA and didn't know that I could get discounted cars until a month ago... - thats besides the tax-free discount but only if you are posted overseas which doesn't apply to me. However, on looking I found that VW don't really give great discounts to the Armed Forces like some other car manufacturers do - like BMW for instance.
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Enjoy the S3 it looks good in black.
Sat in a new S5 and a R8 this afternoon. Both very nice. But the R8 was stunning. :cool:
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After my test drive in one last weekend, I say don't do it, and get yourself one of these
http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/auc/car_details/0,,1260_159980106__,00.html?currentCh=WBAWB72030P051586
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Automatics are no fun !
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I was also looking at S3, but first of all it was pricey, secondly - the reviews described it as a bit clinic, not as much fun as GTI. Great cars though. Saw one in white with black BBS 19" CHs, even small children took notice :cool:
Still think the only advantage over E30 is the 4x4. It was not worth the price premium to me.
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One of my elder cousins has an S3, absoloutely fantastic car m8!
Given I love the fact that the mk5 GTI looks quite different and much better than the standard mk5, whereas the S3 looks almost exactly the same as the standard A3 the drive is amazing, you can really feel it pull when you floor it, and I think they look amazing heh!
Good luck with it :)
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One of my elder cousins has an S3, absoloutely fantastic car m8!
Given I love the fact that the mk5 GTI looks quite different and much better than the standard mk5, whereas the S3 looks almost exactly the same as the standard A3 the drive is amazing, you can really feel it pull when you floor it, and I think they look amazing heh!
Good luck with it :)
HooAH!! a POSITIVE COMMENT! I appreciate everyones views. I agree with the steep price, however Im able to get it tax free, as i may of reconcidered!
Loyalty to cars is great also - I had 5 subaru's and was always gonna have subarus. Then i changed. VW / Audi, pretty much the same company.
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I'm sure you will enjoy the S3 mate. Audi's are built to a higher quality than VW's although they come with quite a hefty premium. IMHO, black is the only colour for the S3 :wink:
Enjoy,
Cass
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Traitor! :wink:
Nah, seriously looks top draw stuff. Hope you enjoy it!!
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Enjoy the S3 it looks good in black.
Sat in a new S5 and a R8 this afternoon. Both very nice. But the R8 was stunning. :cool:
You was at Trafford too eh? :smug:
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Other side of the hills mate :wink: White Rose and all that. My son loved the free food. He later said that it must be a posh garage as they gave you nice food and a drink - apple juice mind. :grin:
Even this morning he said that his favourite car was an R8 and he pointed it out on the cover of last months EVO magazine. (Not bad for Six years old - thats my boy.) :cool:
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http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_drive.php?sid=131&page=1 :smiley:
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The new S3 is a proper tool, im very jealous!
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S3 looks good to me. But i saw a black R32 with RS4 alloys on it outside work last week (West Sussex) and with the tints it looked awesome.
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lovely car, have considered one myself.. but due to the miles i cover i opted for the e92 coupe!
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lovely car, have considered one myself.. but due to the miles i cover i opted for the e92 coupe!
Any photo's of it ? :smiley:
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lovely car, have considered one myself.. but due to the miles i cover i opted for the e92 coupe!
Any photo's of it ? :smiley:
Don't encourage him :wink: :laugh:
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But i saw a black R32 with RS4 alloys on it outside work last week (West Sussex) and with the tints it looked awesome.
Wasn't me!