I like the fact that my S3 is subtle, flexible and (surprisingly) economical for a 300bhp car, can be used as an everyday "commuter", is great around town, but if you want to have a bit of fun yourself down country lanes, it has the oomph to do so. For me, having come from an Evo, it's a "practical everyday Evo" which until I got it, didn't even know Audi made. I was looking at getting an RS4 originally, but for me the S3 does everything I want and a bit more. And I do like the Pan roof (I know there are some on here that think them small, but I think its great, never really used them on previous motors, but do like it on the S3).
Only one complaint is that the permanent grin on my dial when I'm driving it gives me jaw ache. Ah well, can't have everything LOL