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I'm also thinking about an Edition 30 vs perhaps an A3 2.0T quattro with full leather. I know the Ed30 remaps to 300bhp odd, and the A3 only 250bhp but with quattro it would put the power down so much better and would be more usable as a result. sub39h - how would you compare a stock A3 2.0T...

Yes, write to the press. Try Autocar, etc. I can just imagine how tedious it must be to deal with a smug Audi dealership who know nothing about the problem and would rather not do the job than appear to be more ignorant than the car's owner. It really is a case of "computer says no" attitude.

Is this affecting all 3.2s, or just earlier ones? I guess if it's mileage dependent then it stands to reason that earlier cars will be affected first and then 2006 cars as they pick up the miles. Reading this I am tempted to go for a 2.0T instead and remap it, or a Mk5 R32 but the A3 3.2 is...

Cheers for the honest info. Going back to something NHN was saying about not worth changing the exhaust if there is no noticable power gain and it only changes the sound. I think the sound a car makes IS important, it's all part of the driving experience. I don't want to listen to some...

This is true from my experience of Milltek on a few cars, with a normally aspirated engine you are better off getting a top quality backbox (Remus, Supersprint) than a Milltek cat back. You want that top end V6 yowl without the drone and boom lower down. I had a Milltek on a Mk4 Golf V6 4motion...

According to their website: A3 Engine type : 3.2 Fuel Type : Petrol BHP increase : +18bhp Lb.ft gain : +15lb.ft I am still mulling over whether to buy an A3 3.2, they are quite a bit cheaper than a Mk5 R32 or GTi but too quiet as standard, let us know what you think of the Remus when...

Yonner, how does it compare to an 8L S3? Trying to decide which one to go for.

So Milltek exhausts are now made in China and stuffed with horse hair, this isn't good. What next, offshore remapping to India?

Pete, How does the Remus compare to the stock system or a Milltek in terms of sound? Is it just a back box or half system or what?

Does anyone know if you can fit two mountain bikes in a 3 door A3 (with the front wheels off and seats folded down)? Had a nightmare with those hatch mounted bike carriers on the missus's Cooper S, no way would I use one again. They scratch the paint and are pretty dangerous.

Thanks for the info. I do really like the noise of a V6 - was your 3.2 a Sport or an S-Line with the better suspension? I only had a quick go in a 3.2 S-Line and thought it handled OK for a V6, and the brakes were superb. Didn't really push it hard though, and I don't like the DSG so would be...

Quite like this one: http://www.mtm-online.de/imgneu/presseberichte/au_a3%208p_2.pdf

Has anyone here gone from owning an 8L S3 to either a petrol 2.0T or 3.2 quattro A3? Be interested to hear your opinions on how they all compare. I've test driven various cars such as the new S3 and R32 Mk5 - love both of them but budget is likely to be 10k max (Parkers reckon a 55 reg 2.0T Q...

Looking at used prices the 3.2 isn't that much more than the previous shape S3. Which is the better car? Or will I get two different answers depending on whether I ask this in the 8L or 8P forums ;) Budget is 10-15k tops, after which the M3 starts to look like the obvious choice.

So its not just mpg thats putting you off the ST? Its a lot of car for the money but with 250bhp+ you need RWD or 4WD really.

Whats the ST like in the wet with that much power?

Has anyone driven both of these particular cars, if so in your opinion how do they stack up in terms of performance, handling, braking, steering etc? For the record I've only tried a 328Ci before (OK but a bit disappointing), and the A3 3.2 I tried was a DSG Sportback which I hated. I've...

Buying new the S3 clearly looks the best bet. Depreciation can be good though, if you're buying used a 3.2 for a little over 15 grand it looks like great value for money. Half the price of a new S3 with a few options and not that much more than an old shape S3 - which you need to spend a bit on...

How do you rate the car? For any of you that had an S3, or at least have driven an S3, how do you compare the chassis and steering feel/feedback etc. is the newer car noticeably better?

Interesting review here http://www.justgofaster.com/Articles/Dri...Hatchbacks.aspx