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Offline K1

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Test drove an S3...... oh oh
« on: 07 May 2008, 16:25 »
Had my car fitted with the Kenwood DNX5220BT along with a small subwoofer to rectify the god awful stock sound system. Had some free time so ventured over to Audi and saw a blue S3 on forecourt. Asked for keys and decided to take a test drive. Turned the ignition and expected the deisel like clatter from my ed30. Instead no clatter could be heard... exhaust sounded much better than a stock gti inside at least.... not sure about outside.
Took it for a spin.... was so smooth in its power delivery.... did not feel that much slower than my mapped ed30. Wind insulation was much better, and no wheel spin whatsoever... ok it was 22 degrees but still :)
Basically wonderful car... GTI still looks nicer than the s3 externally imo... but s3 has nicer quality interior. I just found my next car :) They are launching a facelifted model which has the famous audi DRL and xenons as standard on the S3... also launching a 5 door sportback in S3 trim too for those with family :)

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Offline joesgti

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Re: Test drove an S3...... oh oh
« Reply #1 on: 07 May 2008, 16:32 »
yea thatl be my next car i think, white with black alloys and a remap  :drool: :evil:
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Re: Test drove an S3...... oh oh
« Reply #2 on: 07 May 2008, 16:34 »
I wish they did the S3 convertible, my wife wants the A3 red with RS4 wheels, and I could persuade her she needs the extra power !

Nice car, I do like Audi's, good choice!
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Offline martininwillerby

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Re: Test drove an S3...... oh oh
« Reply #3 on: 07 May 2008, 16:35 »
I have a sit in one of those S3's at our local Audi dealership the other week. Like you the GTI looks better visually but S3 build quality is by far better. The one thing that put me off was the driving position, no matter what I did I could get it right. It was if I was sat on the seat rather than in the seat if you know what I mean... That was one thing I really really like about the Golf GTI. To say that , the new A4 is perfect just like the GTI, If only the S3 same....

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Re: Test drove an S3...... oh oh
« Reply #4 on: 07 May 2008, 16:40 »
Can you post some pics of your new system and the subbie please K1, along with cost and how you feel it sounds.
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Offline 182_blue

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Re: Test drove an S3...... oh oh
« Reply #5 on: 07 May 2008, 16:50 »
thought the engine in these was the same as the ed30 ? (except detuned), perhaps they use more sound deadening ?, i would have liked an s3 but the one i specced up was 30k !!!! :laugh:
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Offline The Wheel Man

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Re: Test drove an S3...... oh oh
« Reply #6 on: 07 May 2008, 17:27 »
Quote from: 182_blue on 07 May 2008, 16:50
thought the engine in these was the same as the ed30 ? (except detuned), perhaps they use more sound deadening ?, i would have liked an s3 but the one i specced up was 30k !!!! :laugh:

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Offline LaserBlue

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Re: Test drove an S3...... oh oh
« Reply #7 on: 07 May 2008, 17:29 »
hey guys have any of you driven an audi a3 2.0T>?

same engine as the gti aint it?

i drove one last month and the whole experience is better than the gti but somewhat heavier the gti seems more playfull but interior and road noise is very good.

it was a sportback model i drove i still think audis are dull but classy.
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Offline AlanD

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Re: Test drove an S3...... oh oh
« Reply #8 on: 07 May 2008, 17:40 »
Audi are just that little bit dearer, I looked at prices of the 2.0T A3 but it was just too much.
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Offline Greenouse

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Re: Test drove an S3...... oh oh
« Reply #9 on: 07 May 2008, 18:14 »
Had an invite for Friday night to a VIP champagne launch for the A3 Convertible  :sick: and the RS6  :evil: :evil:

Checked out the figures: Twin turbo V10 580ps and 0-62.5 in 4.6secs  :shocked: Mind blowing! I think I may have found my new dream ride! Move over RS4............
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