A full day of test drives approaching..

[am1w]

As I said before, the RS3 engine's soundtrack is amazing. However, it is the RS3 that felt a bit bland when compared to the R with respect to steering feel and handling, IMO. Great car, though.

[Jackie Treehorn]

Test driving the Gti PP tomorrow if its raining will probably not do its best feature justice unfortunately.

If it is dry at all, don't bother to stick it in sport, it will make an awful fake sound and fk up the steering with a heavy feel to give an impression of sportiness, but seems to remove feel. Better to select the individual setting via the "mode" button and just put the diff in sport, then find a B road. It wont compete with the others on you list at all, but it may offer something different.

It does need to be dry I think

[monkeyhanger]

Test driving the Gti PP tomorrow if its raining will probably not do its best feature justice unfortunately.

If it is dry at all, don't bother to stick it in sport, it will make an awful fake sound and fk up the steering with a heavy feel to give an impression of sportiness, but seems to remove feel. Better to select the individual setting via the "mode" button and just put the diff in sport, then find a B road. It wont compete with the others on you list at all, but it may offer something different.

It does need to be dry I think

I'd have it in Sport to check out the throttle response, you can't split Soundaktor function from throttle response in "engine" settings within individual mode. It might feel a little less urgent when you put your foot down otherwise. Soundaktor being loud probably won't be a bother on a test drive, it's living with it every day that becomes tedious.

[am1w]

Test driving the Gti PP tomorrow if its raining will probably not do its best feature justice unfortunately.

If it is dry at all, don't bother to stick it in sport, it will make an awful fake sound and fk up the steering with a heavy feel to give an impression of sportiness, but seems to remove feel. Better to select the individual setting via the "mode" button and just put the diff in sport, then find a B road. It wont compete with the others on you list at all, but it may offer something different.

It does need to be dry I think

I'd have it in Sport to check out the throttle response, you can't split Soundaktor function from throttle response in "engine" settings within individual mode. It might feel a little less urgent when you put your foot down otherwise. Soundaktor being loud probably won't be a bother on a test drive, it's living with it every day that becomes tedious.

My Soundaktor is supposed to be turned down to zero. The car is lovely in all modes, except in Race when it sounds a bit growly. I am having it checked out on Wednesday next week to ensure the bloody thing is in-operative in all modes.

[drisser]

Whoever is accountable for this fake sound need at VW should be sacked, personally I think it's pathetic !

I'm off out shortly, will report back fully tomorrow !

No rain at least and a bit greasy, should be interesting !!

[monkeyhanger]

Whoever is accountable for this fake sound need at VW should be sacked, personally I think it's pathetic !

I'm off out shortly, will report back fully tomorrow !

No rain at least and a bit greasy, should be interesting !!

My Scirocco 170TDI sounded noticeably different than my GTD, and more convincing. The R's soundaktor set to 30% seems to be the sweet spot for me.

Asker: your growliness in Race despite the soundaktor being switched to zero is likely due to the exhaust flaps on the outer pipes opening up - genuine sound....enjoy it!

[am1w]

Whoever is accountable for this fake sound need at VW should be sacked, personally I think it's pathetic !

I'm off out shortly, will report back fully tomorrow !

No rain at least and a bit greasy, should be interesting !!

My Scirocco 170TDI sounded noticeably different than my GTD, and more convincing. The R's soundaktor set to 30% seems to be the sweet spot for me.

Asker: your growliness in Race despite the soundaktor being switched to zero is likely due to the exhaust flaps on the outer pipes opening up - genuine sound....enjoy it!

Thanks Matt. I thought so. But I think I will feel better if I drive them mad as they have done me! 

[monkeyhanger]

Thanks Matt. I thought so. But I think I will feel better if I drive them mad as they have done me! 

Your next car should be a Tesla S 85kW performance - whisper quiet and quick. You might want Audi to put you an interior in though. I like the way Tesla's website quotes a price that take into account their anticipated fuel savings, then as you look further in the actual sticker price is about £5k more.

[am1w]

Thanks Matt. I thought so. But I think I will feel better if I drive them mad as they have done me! 

Your next car should be a Tesla S 85kW performance - whisper quiet and quick. You might want Audi to put you an interior in though. I like the way Tesla's website quotes a price that take into account their anticipated fuel savings, then as you look further in the actual sticker price is about £5k more.

Oh no. Not a Tesla. It is a land yacht, and it comes minus oars and a life boat!

The R is just the right size. Now that I've sorted it out to exactly as I want it and how it should be, I am happy; that is until the next bijou niggle rears its dainty little head! Here's hoping not!

[drisser]

Well I'm just back..

Don't have time to post much now but suffice to say it was an intense and fun day and managed to drive in order..

Gti PP
R
S3
RS3
M235
330d

Will post full review tomorrow under a new post

Sorry to leave you guys all hanging ! Head is a little spinning so need to sleep on it before posting all my thoughts.

Biggest disappointment of the day ? RS3.. Sounds better on startup than driving and my fiat coupe 5 cyl engine sounds better.. Very impressive technicals tool and really turns heads though

Worth £10k more than an S3 ? No chance in my book. Registered 9mpg at one point 

Full road test notes to come tomorrow