Not sure if this has been posted before but an interesting video ....
The Golf R vs Audi S3 debate is so old now it's getting a bit tedious.
The R handles better but the S3 is a nicer place to be. That's pretty much the crux of it and R owners who claim their interior and tech is just as good or S3 owners who claim their car handles just as well are both in denial
Itchy feet.....mate, maybe the start of a new Voyage for another Audi....per chance.....
@Snake Pliskin - ^ Wise words IMHOHa ha not quite.
I’m always looking though (window shopping) lol
Any S3 I price up goes over £40k
I ‘could’ get a great spec Golf R well below £40k
I do really like the Golf R and I think it looks really sharp.
But I like the ‘AUDI’ S3 too.
But there is no denying the VW us excellent value for money - and available in a manual
I think I’ve gotta wait it out.
I would love a new platform S3 as soon as they come out in ‘maybe’ 2019 but that is a long time to wait.
A current S3 from a PFL RS3 could be a wrong move though.
I can’t bring myself to order another RS3 though as they still have $hi7e brakes & the price hike is a bitter pill to swallow - think I’d sooner have an S4.
Ha ha not quite.
I’m always looking though (window shopping) lol
Any S3 I price up goes over £40k
I ‘could’ get a great spec Golf R well below £40k
I do really like the Golf R and I think it looks really sharp.
But I like the ‘AUDI’ S3 too.
But there is no denying the VW us excellent value for money - and available in a manual
I think I’ve gotta wait it out.
I would love a new platform S3 as soon as they come out in ‘maybe’ 2019 but that is a long time to wait.
A current S3 from a PFL RS3 could be a wrong move though.
I can’t bring myself to order another RS3 though as they still have $hi7e brakes & the price hike is a bitter pill to swallow - think I’d sooner have an S4.
RS4 ! ??
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After 2 1/2 years in my S3 I’m pleasantly surprised with the quality of the interior of my 7.5R it’s really not bad at all. Tech is great BTW.
Electric mirrors, adaptive cruise and digital dash standard also help with the price gap.
Golf R is a superb car.......
I prefer them alloys to the Pretoria alloys.... Love diamond cut alloysGolf R is a superb car.......
I specced a R up the other night.... £50k plus lolJeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-sus !!! ...... & what a picture
Wow that really looks amazing !
Thanks BH - seeing pics like that doesn't help my (window shopping) itch for a Golf R lol
I specced a R up the other night.... £50k plus lol
Ouch !! You must have ticked every box including the 2.6k carbon leather and 3k Titanium exhaust !
That's unusual. My S3 spec was 37K, and my Golf R spec was £40k even though I work at Volkswagen.Ha ha not quite.
I’m always looking though (window shopping) lol
Any S3 I price up goes over £40k
I ‘could’ get a great spec Golf R well below £40k
I do really like the Golf R and I think it looks really sharp.
But I like the ‘AUDI’ S3 too.
But there is no denying the VW us excellent value for money - and available in a manual
I think I’ve gotta wait it out.
I would love a new platform S3 as soon as they come out in ‘maybe’ 2019 but that is a long time to wait.
A current S3 from a PFL RS3 could be a wrong move though.
I can’t bring myself to order another RS3 though as they still have $hi7e brakes & the price hike is a bitter pill to swallow - think I’d sooner have an S4.
That's unusual. My S3 spec was 37K, and my Golf R spec was £40k even though I work at Volkswagen.
There is a lot of standard kit on the Golf R though that is a cost extra on the S3.
Digital screen on the S3 is tech pack only @ £1300
Folding mirrors @ £300
For 19" alloys you HAVE TO spec mag ride etc
Pano-roof would set the white paint off perfectly mate but gotta go dsg lol5 door Golf R manual in pure white non metallic plus 19" spielberg alloys (the only extra) = Total £34,175
Less circa 15% = £30k
That is a lot of car for the money
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5 door Golf R manual in pure white non metallic plus 19" spielberg alloys (the only extra) = Total £34,175
Less circa 15% = £30k
That is a lot of car for the money
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Pano-roof would set the white paint off perfectly mate but gotta go dsg lol
It is indeed Snake.......
My one and ONLY gripe.... no five cylinder engine.
Other than that fantastic car (especially with Res Delete and a few choice mods).
Hmmm yeah pano roof would look good against the white paint but that would add another £grand.
DSG is around £1500 and like I say I like manual and DSG so would go manual to make it cheap as chips.
Keep it cheap and could trade in for a brand new spanker new platform S3 in 2 years and not lose too much I reckon.
And tick the Golf R itch
Not saying I would do it, but for the money, it certanly makes you think.
Pano is a great addition as it makes it look that bit nicer, the DSG box I wouldn’t be without @Snake Pliskin
What I found was that if you found a new one that was your spec or close then the dealer was willing to discount to get a deal.
Audi are hard work by comparison.
Your looking for a personal lease like @Bristle Hound ????? With his sepang Seat lol but sell the RS3 privatelyHmmm yeah pano roof would look good against the white paint but that would add another £grand.
DSG is around £1500 and like I say I like manual and DSG so would go manual to make it cheap as chips.
Keep it cheap and could trade in for a brand new spanker new platform S3 in 2 years and not lose too much I reckon.
And tick the Golf R itch
Not saying I would do it, but for the money, it certanly makes you think.
Right you flash the RS on this thread it won't be off topic lolPano is a great addition as it makes it look that bit nicer, the DSG box I wouldn’t be without @Snake Pliskin
What I found was that if you found a new one that was your spec or close then the dealer was willing to discount to get a deal.
Audi are hard work by comparison.
Your looking for a personal lease like @Bristle Hound ????? With his sepang Seat lol but sell the RS3 privately