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Offline adw555

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GTI to S3
« on: 26 May 2009, 10:00 »
Hi,

Have a 05 GTI and looking at a 2008 S3. Has anyone made this move and what did they like/dislike afterwards ?...

Thanks for your time..


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Re: GTI to S3
« Reply #1 on: 26 May 2009, 10:32 »
S3 is a great car, and vv quick.
you really need to drive it though, as it is not as tactile as the gti. very comfy and nice place to be, but not much feedback from the steering.
i test drove an S3, but went for the ED30 instead, as it drove better for me ( and was  £5k cheaper).
would i have an S3 now ? - damn right i would.
I am sure you will notice the difference in power   :laugh:
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Re: GTI to S3
« Reply #2 on: 26 May 2009, 10:43 »
echo above, BUT I couldn't justify the extra expense over the GTI......

The key word with all these Audis is COMFY.

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Re: GTI to S3
« Reply #3 on: 26 May 2009, 11:19 »
I've owned many Audi's and VW's. IMHO, you will not get a better all round drivers car than the Mk V GTI. Much better looking than an S3 as well - the S3 looks very heavy with that high window line and big 3/4 panels :rolleyes:

Audi's are a more mature drive and the driving experience, particularly the steering is not as rewarding as a VW. Great build quality and classy, but not as dymanic. Quattro's are great technology though.

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Re: GTI to S3
« Reply #4 on: 26 May 2009, 17:05 »
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You can't really beat the taut and tactile feel of the GTI. However, the Audi's are much more 'luxury'. It depends what floats your boat.

Btw, my understanding is that the 'quattro' on the S3 is only a Haldex and not full quattro.

I've just spent 5 days driving the latest S4 but, great as it is, I still prefer my GTI.

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Re: GTI to S3
« Reply #5 on: 27 May 2009, 11:36 »
I went  from my ED30 to a 130i M Sport and havn't looked back.I did consider the S3 but found the 130i to be one really sorted motor.

Build qualitys as good as the Audi, same tax and insurance as the ED30.The 3ltr straight six when pushed delivers awesome acceleration.No issues with the Bridgestone RFT's they seem to really suit the car.My ED30 was standard and the ride in the 130i is certainly no firmer, but i would say the 130i is better damped
and has a well sorted chassis.

Factor in price compared to the S3 and  :laugh: for me it was a no brainer.. :wink:

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Re: GTI to S3
« Reply #6 on: 27 May 2009, 13:03 »
I do like the 1-series, but it does feel like a size-down compared to the Golf and Audi.
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Re: GTI to S3
« Reply #7 on: 27 May 2009, 13:29 »
Quote from: CDJ55 on 27 May 2009, 11:36
I went  from my ED30 to a 130i M Sport and havn't looked back.I did consider the S3 but found the 130i to be one really sorted motor.

Build qualitys as good as the Audi, same tax and insurance as the ED30.The 3ltr straight six when pushed delivers awesome acceleration.No issues with the Bridgestone RFT's they seem to really suit the car.My ED30 was standard and the ride in the 130i is certainly no firmer, but i would say the 130i is better damped
and has a well sorted chassis.

Factor in price compared to the S3 and  :laugh: for me it was a no brainer.. :wink:


The only problem with the 130i is the R32 beat in every test i have seen  :cool:
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Re: GTI to S3
« Reply #8 on: 27 May 2009, 13:51 »
I've got to say, the BM is such a marmite car in terms of styling.

Sadly, whilst I love the stuff, I've never felt the same affection for the BMW......

I'm sure it's very good though  :smiley:

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Re: GTI to S3
« Reply #9 on: 27 May 2009, 13:53 »
^^^^^^^^^
Ditto  :sick:
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