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S3s will be around for many years to come and people will always be selling them. I had cars like Clio Williams, Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, supercharged Golf R32, S3s (and many more) back in the day. I'm not yet ancient, but like me now my cars then were a touch older; less expensive than you're...

I’ve had many performance cars over the years, including the recommended S3 facelift (pre-OPF) and now a unicorn spec RS3. I haven’t read all the posts, but since this is a moment that you’re considering that first big step up to a performance car I thought I’d share some thoughts. You’re...

Update… Having tried the unblocking methods described above yesterday, I had another look today. I was a bit sceptical about getting a result to be honest. I took the tailgate trim off again, located the washer pipe and disconnected it. Some brown water dribbled out, but no new water came out...

I’m in Bristol, so quite a way! Thanks for the offer though. :)

Unfortunately I've not been able to clear the tube with a pin inserted 2 inches - so I'm going to have to take it apart to have a better look. I can hear the washer pump working at the front of the car, but not at the back. This makes me wonder if the rear pump itself is faulty (assuming there...

Thanks - we have some of that thread in my wife's jewellery-making box at home so will give it a go.

The rear screen washer isn’t working on my 2016 PFL RS3. No fluid is coming out. I’ve removed the nozzle and it’s not that, because no water is coming out (should shoot straight out of the pipe without the nozzle in place). I’ve checked inside the boot panel and all looks in order, with no...

Mine was supercharged too!

I replaced my 2018 S3 with a 2016 RS3. Part of the attraction was an Audi Exclusive colour and big spec to go with a drivetrain upgrade. It’s a pre-facelift with the last of the iron block 5-cyl engines and optional super sports exhaust. Meaning that now-illegal noise is the compensation for...

I had an issue with the actual Haldex unit (not the pump) on my S3, where it wasn't creating enough fluid pressure: Detail here

Sounds impressive. I would definitely recommend at Stage 1 tune. :)

Great updates as always

Yep - this is now officially the worst ever "tune my S3" thread. :blush: Just done the deal on this 2016 RS3... The best and worst thing about it is that it's a totally one-off spec. I wasn't sure before viewing, but it's got real presence in the flesh and I thought it was too good to...

Before doing anything to my S3 I'm going to have a look at this 2016 RS3 that's come up with the same people who sold me the S3. Camo Green Individual paint, Luna silver interior, B&O sound, sports exhaust, mag ride and a few other options. I'm not 100% sure on whether the colour scheme works...

The Clubsport discs would be an in-house VAG option, but I would consider others. My front discs and pads likely need replacing in the next year anyway. I’m mulling all the other options and these good points are all taken. I was out this morning on a route with several tunnels, which was very...

I'm really happy with my current 2018 FL stage 1 S3, but now that we've added a family runabout to the fleet - and the S3 is garaged - I had been wondering about an RS3. However, there's still a mighty price gap between equivalent age cars (nearly 100% extra on top of S3 trade-in)... so it...

Black Edition is a matter of personal taste, but I agree the Tech Pack is a worthwhile upgrade. I’m ambivalent about B&O and Supersport seats as the post 2016 Audi Sound System is pretty good, as are the seats. I’d put in a word for Hold Assist, which is hard to explain but a really important...

It looks to me as if the outer surfaces are painted, whereas these should be polished.

Depending on whether you run it on annual or long-life servicing, it’ll be due the MoT plus an oil change (+/- inspection) as the basic service. You will also probably be due brake fluid and Haldex oil. A respected VAG independent would charge ~£350 if you have all that done. Trade prices for a...

If you haven’t done so already, then registering as a commercial user on Audi’s Erwin system will give you access to digital service history for any Audi by using its VIN. Even then, some serving might have been done but not recorded on the system. My S3’s MMI indicated a service had been done...