New platform hits the A3 first quarter of 2012 with deliveries soon afterwards for UK customers. I don't know when the S3 will arrive. As a guess, 3-4 months later? Look pretty tasty.
It therefore seems that the A3/S3 will be 9-12 months ahead of the Mk7 Golf/Golf GTI.
You getting an A3/S3? Good choice.
I need the extra doors and I don't want to payout the extra for an A3/S3 Sportback. The RS3 will only be available in Sportback (and saloon?) form somewhere in 2013 it was mentioned.
Oh, what fun!
Anyway, I've booked my 5 door Red Mk7 GTI for delivery to my home on the 1st Sept 2013. The car will now be ordered automatically for me.