Car going up for sale...am I mad

[Bigandbald]

I love the S3, what a great all rounder BUT I need more doors.

so I'm going to advertise the S3 tomorrow and look for a suitable Seat LCR, am I mad or is this a good choice, any advice chaps?

 

[p1tse]

Why do you need more doors?

Lcr in the dry is suppose to be quicker due to weight and no power loss from Quattro
They still look a decent package to be honest

Link up your for sale advert

 

[Matt412]

Don't do it!! I take it the car needs to be more 'family friendly'?? I have had many different types of cars over the last couple of years and some of those were 3 doors. I have just bought my first S3 and cannot believe it took me so long to own one of these amazing cars. Power, stability, looks and pretty good fuel economy for a fast car too.
I have 2 kids and although I know it would be easier if I had 5 doors to get them in and out the car, they don't spend as much time in the car as I do and for that slight inconvenience of having 3 doors, I am prepared to live with it in exchange for driving an amazing all round car

 

[Bigandbald]

Yep, I have 2 kids and it's just a pain in the *** and the wife is giving me grief, so thought I'd try and get something similar. Will put it on eBay and link to the classifieds tomorrow

 

[jojo]

You will miss the quattro, but the LCR will be familiar and when you need the practicality, it's a nice step over to be fair.

 

[p1tse]

If its the main car with the family then rear doors do make a big difference

Problem with 3dr as well is that doors are bigger and less gap to get an opening in car parks these days.
Good luck whatever you decide

 

[s3Easty]

Iv had a LC all be it not the R. Was a great car. Was played with a bit..Got it to just shy of 265bhp which was wicked in a straight line but didnt cope too well round the bends..As a family car it was good..Plenty of room for my 2 little uns.
There bigger now hence no need for more doors.

 

[Prawn]

As far as swaps go, it's a pretty good move. it's a chassis and engine you know, and a more involving drive, and more practical.

Sure, for the few times a year it snows you'll be worse off, and you'll actually have to engage a brain when driving in the wet, but otherwise, it's a decent move.

 

[p1tse]

How about an early (dare I say it here)
Mk5 gti

 

[fingermouse]

My wife had a mk5 golf 5 door and now has a 3 door scirocco if anything the 3 door is easier than the 5 door. You get better access to the kids as you slide the seat forward so theres more room in front of them.