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I have loved this car and probably will get another 6 months before the new car is ready. I do about 15k per years and wanted a car that will be fun and luxurious.
TBH I am gutted to see her go but I was not prepared to spend £25k on a 72k miles car (the settlement figure offered).
The car has been almost faultless, a coolant leak/light at around 40k miles that I think was the thermostat housing is about it (dealer fix under warranty). A few rattles from the dash but nothing too bad. Tyres and brake wear have been excellent (the bulk of my miles have been motorway) and really fun on the country roads. Multiple blockages on the rear washer like everyone else.
Mileage averaged at 29.7 with 35-39mpg easily achievable with a little effort on the motorway.
The only mod I did was change the paddles. This was a great move, I wonder if they will fit the S3?
Performance - the car feels faster now than it did new. The exhaust probably took 40-50k miles to open up and sounds fantastic now. I would even say the gearbox seems faster. I suspect a significant part of this is both the car adapting to your driving and the driver learning how to take up the slack in the car.
I test drove an Alpina B3 and that is top of my list but currently way out of my price range.
I am about to order a S3 sedan, Vorsprung, Mythos. A step down for sure but the current prices are crazy. I did think new RS3/used RS4 but I just don't think (for me) an RS is a good call for a high-mileage daily. I need to stay with Audi/VW to extend the old lease.
Just done a full service and front tyres and probably 6 months left to spank the nuts out of this wonderful car (when the opportunity allows).
TBH I am gutted to see her go but I was not prepared to spend £25k on a 72k miles car (the settlement figure offered).
The car has been almost faultless, a coolant leak/light at around 40k miles that I think was the thermostat housing is about it (dealer fix under warranty). A few rattles from the dash but nothing too bad. Tyres and brake wear have been excellent (the bulk of my miles have been motorway) and really fun on the country roads. Multiple blockages on the rear washer like everyone else.
Mileage averaged at 29.7 with 35-39mpg easily achievable with a little effort on the motorway.
The only mod I did was change the paddles. This was a great move, I wonder if they will fit the S3?
S4 paddles too small
ok. Looks like the Chinese have caught up, anyone tried these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Steering-Wheel-Paddle-For-New-Audi-A3-A4-B9-A5-Q2-Q5-Q7-Gear-Shift-Accessories-/282519714539?fits=Car+Make%3AAudi%7CCars+Year%3A2017&hash=item41c77cbaeb:g:4-AAAOSwjk9ZPPUp
www.audi-sport.net
Performance - the car feels faster now than it did new. The exhaust probably took 40-50k miles to open up and sounds fantastic now. I would even say the gearbox seems faster. I suspect a significant part of this is both the car adapting to your driving and the driver learning how to take up the slack in the car.
I test drove an Alpina B3 and that is top of my list but currently way out of my price range.
I am about to order a S3 sedan, Vorsprung, Mythos. A step down for sure but the current prices are crazy. I did think new RS3/used RS4 but I just don't think (for me) an RS is a good call for a high-mileage daily. I need to stay with Audi/VW to extend the old lease.
Just done a full service and front tyres and probably 6 months left to spank the nuts out of this wonderful car (when the opportunity allows).