I have to say I am with @jassyo06 on this, I would take a fully loaded TTS, S3 etc over a poverty spec equivalent RS model.
There must be millions like myself then or they wouldn't have introduced Vorsprung editions lolNot full poverty lol ... I spent about £4k ~ £5k on extras on my RS3 whereas Jassy tends to blow the budget around double that including matrix candles, pano roof, exclusive paint etc.
Not full poverty lol ... I spent about £4k ~ £5k on extras on my RS3 whereas Jassy tends to blow the budget around double that including matrix candles, pano roof, exclusive paint etc.
Nowt wrong getting the car you've always wanted....its just that you where roughly 3-4 years too late to Audi S3 ownership
To be fair Guys - other than the higher purchase price, I did not find my RS3 much more expensive to run than my respective TTS and S5.
Fuel use was on par, tax not much different, insurance similar ... if anything it could be cost neutral or even better value than my S cars as it retained the highest value over time.
Again in your opinion, externally the 8V is a lovely car, internally it’s rank the pop up mmi looks like it was an after thought and has been bettered by pretty much every car that came after it.
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Not just my opinion the overall consensus on forums,and media reviews and the glide up screens where phased out by Audi model by model to save money as they are far more expensive to manufacture than a touch screen...Same reason the new A1's VC in the 8Y S3 is installed to save money and you do like using that word rank...lol
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Not just my opinion the overall consensus on forums, and media reviews
From my experience, the people who are most vocal in their dislike of the 8Y on forums are 8V owners, which is not all that surprising based on how different the interiors are.
But the 8V isn’t an option if you’re buying new. If material quality is a key requirement for you then, as far as I can see, the only car that betters the A3 in this segment is the Series 1.It's not so much that the interior is different, it's the clear difference in quality that would be an issue for me.
I haven't had an S3 for almost 2 years now, and TBH I'm not in the market for either model. But if someone told me I had to buy one again, it would be the 8V all day long.
But the 8V isn’t an option if you’re buying new. If material quality is a key requirement for you then, as far as I can see, the only car that betters the A3 in this segment is the Series 1.
There must be millions like myself then or they wouldn't have introduced Vorsprung editions lol
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I hope people use their common sense and can see car manufacturers are running out of ideas.
I had a S3 8P and the interior layout on the 8Y is extremely similar even down to where the touch screen is placed. On whatever comes on after the 8Y I can guarantee they'll probably go back to some type media system located on top of the dash or in a similar position. Design and manufacturing is a cycle so what goes around comes back around eventually.
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I am very much a supporter of change, but it has to be an improvement.
There is nothing worse than change for the sake of change.
The 8V was very much an improvement over the previous generations, it was ergonomically better as was the quality.
Neither of these can be said of the 8V to 8Y evolution.
I don’t expect Audi to keep it the same, of course bring out a new product. But make it better than the previous one.
The cost cutting started with FL S3, replacing the S3 specific badging with S badging you get in any S line model. Audi were not “getting” that people who are buying the S models expect these things, they are looking for details like this way above your average A3, Q3, A5 etc S line buyer.
In my experience, the people who are most vocal in their dislike of the 8Y on forums are 8V owners, which is not all that surprising based on how different the two interiors are. Since 8V owners are in the majority on Audi A3 forums, that explains the majority view. But you can bet that whilst investing millions in a new model, some of Audi’s money went on customer research, the result of which is that they are confident that the new design will be attractive to customers.
I would be interested to know the ages of the people who like the new design vs the people who don’t. My guess would be that the 8Y appeals to a younger demographic.
The magazine reviews that I have read, whilst noting a drop in quality - which is not unique to the A3 BTW, it’s a trend in this segment - are mostly favourable towards the new model. Then again, maybe we are all a little susceptible to confirmation bias.
TTS Vorsprung 320 ps ordered only 2 options added lead time 4-5 months looking forward
I don’t expect Audi to keep it the same, of course bring out a new product. But make it better than the previous one.
The cost cutting started with FL S3, replacing the S3 specific badging with S badging you get in any S line model. Audi were not “getting” that people who are buying the S models expect these things, they are looking for details like this way above your average A3, Q3, A5 etc S line buyer.
Good stuff buddy, that mean it’s 4-5 months before we find out the colour lol
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People might be more acceptant of the penny pinching if there was actual investment in performance. It really is a face lift with downgraded interior.
The tech might look good but so many stories of continual errors in the 8Y, A6/7 tech reviews are really bad.
No doubt Audi will still shift cars but at some pint it will bite them, especially when the competition has closed the quality gap.
So you have finally caved in and got a white oneReason for not going exclusive =Mexico Blue, if l went exclusive l would have to endure black leather and no interior design pack.....TT is a dark cabin no pano....so............enough of my car as we are going way off topic lol
@jassyo06 Was always fond of white.. Always had nice comments on my 'wedding' carSo you have finally caved in and got a white one
TTS Vorsprung 320 ps ordered only 2 options added lead time 4-5 months looking forward
wtf ... that was a quick turnaround jassy lad but great news
You got a Dealer who could sort you one then.
So what colour have you gone for ?
Hi mate it was the 310 ps TTS that had been discontinued and a very kind member on here told me the 320ps engine would be available soon to order so l emailed DTD who then contacted their dealer, quickest car purchase ever and its in turbo Blue
The TTS interior packs are determined by the exterior colour and l wanted the satin blue interior design pack ie blue /air vents/center console/trim on the sides of seats looking forward to finding out what and if Audi have done anything to the ea888 engine same as in the G8R
4-5 months which is ideal June will suit me fine....as apparently l am supposed to be in Turkey for the first half of May so.....lolahhhh right nice one
that's a great result then.
Wow 320 bhp in a TT should be epic - it will be a missile, with sublime handling to boot.
So you ok with turbo blue then - I've seen on a TT Sline and it does look smart I must say.
You had a light interior on your S3 hatch didn't you and yes it will give a nice contrast and lighten up the cabin.
So just the small matter of a few months wait now then ... you're officially back in the 'wait club'
Beautiful car mate My dad had a 2-0 litre Ghia in Cosmos blue reg was LGD 333V many many moons agoMy electrician liked the colour so much he had his Capri painted in turbo blue 2 weeks ago jassey
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Beautiful car mate My dad had a 2-0 litre Ghia in Cosmos blue reg was LGD 333V many many moons ago
Congrats mate..... It took you long enough. lolHi mate it was the 310 ps TTS that had been discontinued and a very kind member on here told me the 320ps engine would be available soon to order so l emailed DTD who then contacted their dealer, quickest car purchase ever and its in turbo Blue
The TTS interior packs are determined by the exterior colour and l wanted the satin blue interior design pack ie blue /air vents/center console/trim on the sides of seats looking forward to finding out what and if Audi have done anything to the ea888 engine same as in the G8R
What other options do you have on your 'want' list?Nice choice on the TT by the way bud my dad had a purple Mk 1
Slowly going off this rs3 purchase
It’s really not ticking boxes
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What other options do you have on your 'want' list?
Lol Fast car and blind... Not a good combo.Not a clue really
May lower my sights
I really like my A4 might just keep it
Or upgrade to a vorsprung a4 a5
Doing nothing is probably the best option till I see an rs3
Or maybe just wait another couple of years for the B10 see if that ticks a box
I’m old and confused
54 tomorrow and off to SEE if I want to pay £7k for eye surgery instead of another car
Lol
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Lol Fast car and blind... Not a good combo.
Always a good idea to keep hold of your money though But saying that there's no point in being the richest man in the cemetery.
Congrats mate..... It took you long enough. lol