Much nicer looking than the sportback
Much nicer looking than the sportback
Hmm,not sure if i like it. However, thats an awful colour. Prefer Ara Blue.
Much nicer looking than the sportback
I have both an S3 and Rs3. The S3 is cheaper to run but if you do low miles, then the running cost difference is very small. However, the purchase price and insurance are quite a bit different.
Tyres
S3 uses the common 18in 225 40 tyres (unless you've upgrade to 19in, though that wasn't an option in 2014) - very cheap and usually about £325 to £395 fitted for 4
RS3 uses bespoke Pirelli tyres if you stick to pirelli they aren't cheap at £1040 for 4. You can get cheaper makes especially if you go non staggered setup - though it depends if this impacts insurance and warranty and some places like costco won't do this.
Brake pads and disks
S3 think we paid £319 for front pads and disks
Rs3 think front pads and disks are on offer (lol) at Audi at a bargain £1040
Fuel
For me, S3 about 30mpg - normal driving but busy here hence why low - worst 25mpg, best 42mpg
RS3 about 27mpg - worst 18mpg, best 35mpg
Insurance
About 50% more for the Rs3
Whilst things are a bit more, we do low miles anyway so insurance aside, the difference in cost is hardly anything. The way they drive and sound, the s3 is a quick car but the rs3 is on another planet. The s3 sound is not great (and this is the 2014 model which is alot louder than the later ones)
Sportback looks way better than the saloon in my opinion
That car looks awful, colour too light, wheels too small.....
I think the current facelift is going age far better. The interior is going to be out of date pretty quickly, the fake vents are awful.
Surprised to hear this @jassyo06. Your better waiting now to see the upcoming S/RS on the new 8Y platform. The 8V variant won’t be a smart move now, especially the post WLTP cars. The Sport models with the Rotors is just wrong.but today l still keep looking for incoming stock of a specific optioned Rs3 Saloon low mileage/ex demo end of line car and l know if that specific optioned car turns up l wont hesitate jumping on it especially if its in either Riviera Blue or Solar Orange lol
Surprised to hear this @jassyo06. Your better waiting now to see the upcoming S/RS on the new 8Y platform. The 8V variant won’t be a smart move now, especially the post WLTP cars. The Sport models with the Rotors is just wrong.
Your the only person l have ever heard saying this...barring myself when l use to own a S3 Sport back,having owned both....externally they are totally different and dont share one body panel...the saloon drives better,same cannot be said of the new A3 Sport back/Saloon they share a few panels, bonnet,front bumper,front wings,front doors....rear tail lights
S3 Saloon has always been around £2k more expensive than the S3 Sport back and that's not just down to marketing
Blimey the saloon is the only pretty one in the range...Your the only person l have ever heard saying this...barring myself when l use to own a S3 Sport back,having owned both....externally they are totally different and dont share one body panel...the saloon drives better,same cannot be said of the new A3 Sport back/Saloon they share a few panels, bonnet,front bumper,front wings,front doors....rear tail lights
S3 Saloon has always been around £2k more expensive than the S3 Sport back and that's not just down to marketing
Blimey the saloon is the only pretty one in the range...
Looks ok to me...Would be much better with a set of 19"' and proper exhausts lol
Looks ok to me...Would be much better with a set of 19"' and proper exhausts lol
Have to agree with Crockett - the Saloon is much more stylish than the Sportback.
Funny thing is I have previously always had a preference for hatchbacks, but when I first seen the original A3 Saloon I immediately preferred it.....then when I came to buy my first Audi it was an S3 Saloon in Ara Blue or nothing.
Now I'm buying another 4 door car so maybe it's an age thing.
I thought you would. Lets be honest about it he is(or was) cool as ****!"Crockett" liked that yin....lol Mr AMG
I thought you would. Lets be honest about it he is(or was) cool as ****!
I wish "Mr AMG", it's not a proper AMG unfortunately, but I'm sure we will be very happy together.
Don't worry I will let you see plenty of photos.
Proper AMG or not who cares...As long as your happy mate that's what matters most, l inquired about a certain TTS today saw it in the showroom 2 days ago....after closing time....sat inside it today and it has grabbed my attention fully optioned car....it's a showroom Queen as it's known....so going to advertise my car this week and see what happens
In that case I hope the car gods smile on you and it all falls into place mate.l inquired about a certain TTS today saw it in the showroom 2 days ago....after closing time....sat inside it today and it has grabbed my attention fully optioned car....it's a showroom Queen as it's known....so going to advertise my car this week and see what happens
Proper AMG or not who cares...As long as your happy mate that's what matters most, l inquired about a certain TTS today saw it in the showroom 2 days ago....after closing time....sat inside it today and it has grabbed my attention fully optioned car....it's a showroom Queen as it's known....so going to advertise my car this week and see what happens
What did you have to promise her to get her out to look at cars???Exactly mate peeps are too eager to critique l went looking today and inquired about a car....****** stunning it was even the Mrs loved it. Aye....we went together??? last time we went out together was to travel on holiday...lol
I think the A3 is a bit marmite to be honest, similar to the RSQ5, 8 etc, just a bit too in your face for me, over done it with the plastics.Exactly mate peeps are too eager to critique l went looking today and inquired about a car....****** stunning it was even the Mrs loved it. Aye....we went together??? last time we went out together was to travel on holiday...lol
The colour is Turbo blue mate with the black optics design pack including a black fixed rear spoiler ....over and above the Vorsprung options it has Red calipers, Satin Blue design pack ie blue paint on the air vents,sides of the seats,centre console. it also has Rotor grey leather which looks amazing next to the Satin blue paint...by far the best car interior l have been in...but its list price is £55,500 which is mind boggling for a non RS car....especially when l saw a similar spec car awhile back with 4500 on the clock sold for £37, 300 ....wtf but l maybe better looking for one online,as dealers in Scotland ain't renowned for great deals/discounts on cars like thisAs far at hatchbacks go, I love em
and I am very happy with my hatch currently - I was only looking at this weekend after cleaning it and from every angle I think it looks great.
Definitely the perfect replacement for my RS3 that is for sure.
I'm sure the new S3 and RS3 will look better once we finally get to see them.
I'm not fussed over saloon or hatch tbh, I would have either but the CLA does looks stunning @Ron240
I can definitely see the appeal of a fully specced TTS @jassyo06 too.
I had a 2011 TTS and it was a great car and my wife had a 2006 TT S Line.
The current car is extremely well made and in TTS form it will be fantastic.
The 'only' negative is the HUGE doors which are a pain for car parks but other than that yeah it would be a car I'd consider for sure.
What colour is the car ?
A horrible thought for anyone affected but with the financial hit the world is going to take I reckon it may well be a buyers market for plush cars. maybe deals to be had in the next 12 months or so?? If you are fortunate not to be made redundant then i reckon you could take the punt on a private sale one?The colour is Turbo blue mate with the black optics design pack including a black fixed rear spoiler ....over and above the Vorsprung options it has Red calipers, Satin Blue design pack ie blue paint on the air vents,sides of the seats,centre console. it also has Rotor grey leather which looks amazing next to the Satin blue paint...by far the best car interior l have been in...but its list price is £55,500 which is mind boggling for a non RS car....especially when l saw a similar spec car awhile back with 4500 on the clock sold for £37, 300 ....wtf but l maybe better looking for one online,as dealers in Scotland ain't renowned for great deals/discounts on cars like this
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Stop trying to cheer me up mate lol av been unemployed on several occasions for long periods of time in my life due to 3 recessions mate and l have always got by ....if l got rid of my car next week l wouldn't have any finance or debt as l typed the salesman phoned and it's a NO from Jassy the APR is silly high at 6-5% but good news l dont owe anything to the finance ...as he gave me a settlement figure ......Car makers and Dealers need to do better or get help from the Government...simple as thatA horrible thought for anyone affected but with the financial hit the world is going to take I reckon it may well be a buyers market for plush cars. maybe deals to be had in the next 12 months or so?? If you are fortunate not to be made redundant then i reckon you could take the punt on a private sale one?
Stop trying to cheer me up mate lol av been unemployed on several occasions for long periods of time in my life due to 3 recessions mate and l have always got by ....if l got rid of my car next week l wouldn't have any finance or debt as l typed the salesman phoned and it's a NO from Jassy the APR is silly high at 6-5% but good news l dont owe anything to the finance ...as he gave me a settlement figure ......Car makers and Dealers need to do better or get help from the Government...simple as that
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This is niceStop trying to cheer me up mate lol av been unemployed on several occasions for long periods of time in my life due to 3 recessions mate and l have always got by ....if l got rid of my car next week l wouldn't have any finance or debt as l typed the salesman phoned and it's a NO from Jassy the APR is silly high at 6-5% but good news l dont owe anything to the finance ...as he gave me a settlement figure ......Car makers and Dealers need to do better or get help from the Government...simple as that
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They will if they also want a highly specced price for it.That's a shame it sounded like a terrific car ........ as you say though if they aren't realistic they will struggle to move a car as highly specced as that.
What are they doing with the interiors? Looks just like the new Golf or new Leon inside, certainly a step down from the current model.
I like that....looks really nice.This is nice
I just found a great car on Auto Trader:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202004038849678
That's a shame it sounded like a terrific car ........ as you say though if they aren't realistic they will struggle to move a car as highly specced as that.
A new 8Y RS3 Saloon will be silly money mate and wont sound that great either dont mind the RS3 rotors in gloss black that is
Well hopefully it will be too hard to shift and they'll need to register it...then l'll pounce on it lol Scottish dealer discounts are a joke mate he was only offering me 12% but it's the high APR that's the killer the APR on used cars is lower
£8k deposit £630 a month x 48 months
Well, if predictions are correct and we fall into a world wide recession, maybe car prices will reduce to realistic levels? Or just massive discounts.