The reality is, as I mentioned below your quote of my post, technology has moved on faster than Audi can keep up with. I know the S3 isn't for me, but not because of the tech.The word "should" just indicates that your expections don't match reality. Sometimes you can't easily change reality, so the only other real option is to change your expections. As someone else said above, maybe an Audi is just not for you.
Facelift Is the S3 facelift worth it?
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I guess a good question would be if the S3 is not for you why post in an S3 section ?
VC seems like good tech ?
Not my cup of tea but definitely recent tech
VC seems like good tech ?
Not my cup of tea but definitely recent tech
I think given how much we pay for these cars (and I think I pay a lot less than others given some of the PCP threads), some expectations from people here are dismally low, but perhaps some just enjoy lining car manufacturers pockets with interest and given a fairly mediocre product.
I own an S3 pal. I'm allowed to voice my opinion, this is a forum after all. Problem?
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Seeing as I chucked £35k of my kids inheritance into mine I think not....................but as you say you're entitled to your opinion
As has been said many times before Audi is a mass produced car, Friday afternoon 'specials' occur with all manufacturers. If you begrudge having your expectations dashed you can always go for a cheap 'smack-about' next??
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I get some of what your feeling @4K you don't have much love for your S3 ditto,but most folks on here "not all" do and you can't hold that against them.... and confrontation with other members doesn't help anyone, as you say you don't have a high monthly which means you'll soon be able to change cars if you desire, there's nothing worse paying for something you don't really like or enjoy be patient then move on to something else
I'm still failing to see what your point is? Perhaps I've upset you and your beloved car by stating it's actually overpriced and woefully inadequate.Here you go 'buddy'
Your own words.
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Go have a drink, or maybe that's the issue !
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Yep, I said the car isn't for me, but not because of the tech. And? That means I'm not entitled to comment on what I own?
Get a grip please, no one is forcing you to read and reply to my comments. Clearly you have an insecurity problem.
Perfectly understand that jassy. Not asking anyone to do anything about it, or for their opinion either, I'm just stating mine
Not my problem others don't agree with it, and I certainly am not forcing anyone to reply either. There seems to be some pent up insecurities it seems.My main point was, and is, other manufacturers are way ahead of the curve, and niggles from a few years ago, should have been rectified before. These are my personal anecdotes from having owned one.
Perhaps I will. That would actually make having rattles and coolant issues acceptable given the difference in price I'd be payingSeeing as I chucked £35k of my kids inheritance into mine I think not....................but as you say you're entitled to your opinion
As has been said many times before Audi is a mass produced car, Friday afternoon 'specials' occur with all manufacturers. If you begrudge having your expectations dashed you can always go for a cheap 'smack-about' next??
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Perfectly understand that jassy. Not asking anyone to do anything about it, or for their opinion either, I'm just stating mine
My main point was, and is, other manufacturers are way ahead of the curve, and niggles from a few years ago, should have been rectified before. These are my personal anecdotes from having owned one.
Just remember, as @jassyo06 ssid, people on here do like there cars. Plus, it's a forum, discussion platform. If you post something people will comment on it. As you say, you are entitled to your opinion, would be a boring place if everyone had the same taste, but don't be overly concerned when some one takes umbrage to what you have said. It works both ways, you don't have to read what they say in response.
I think different people have different requirements and expectations, and some cars meet those better than others. Curious to know what's your ideal car, and what you think is comparable in size and price to an S3, but better all-round?
No problem with that, but it's the way it's responded to, and you can easily tell when someones rattled by their passive aggressive response. I'm just giving factual anecdotal evidence from my own experiences.
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Perfectly understand that jassy. Not asking anyone to do anything about it, or for their opinion either, I'm just stating mine
My main point was, and is, other manufacturers are way ahead of the curve, and niggles from a few years ago, should have been rectified before. These are my personal anecdotes from having owned one.
If you felt other manufacturers were way ahead of the curve it does kinda beg the question why did you buy an Audi? It does rather come across that you've had considerable issues with yours and that has somewhat tainted your judgment. If that's the case I get it completely. If mine had played up from day 1 I'd have got shot of it without a minutes hesitation.
My biggest issue though is that you seem to think members on here are Audi's pimps because we own one. If there was anything better out there I'd be all over it but for me there isn't. I still believe Audi make a lot of the best cars on the road
If you felt other manufacturers were way ahead of the curve it does kinda beg the question why did you buy an Audi? It does rather come across that you've had considerable issues with yours and that has somewhat tainted your judgment. If that's the case I get it completely. If mine had played up from day 1 I'd have got shot of it without a minutes hesitation.
My biggest issue though is that you seem to think members on here are Audi's pimps because we own one. If there was anything better out there I'd be all over it but for me there isn't. I still believe Audi make a lot of the best cars on the road
I didn't at the time. A lot has changed since I bought mine over a year ago. Furthermore, you only get so much perspective from test drives. I have had issues with mine yup, similar to what I believe veeeight has mentioned in the past, so no need to repeat. In terms of 'better', I think you need to be more specific. In terms of criteria, it will depend what you look for. Everyone has different criteria.
For me, I don't give two hoots about adaptive cruise, auto dipped beams etc. I do however prioritise a good ride, four wheel drive preferable, and it to be a comfortable, enjoyable experience. The latter, I know, not suspect, you can get elsewhere, even in cheaper cars.
Happy to talk further privately if you wish, don't want to push this thread out of the original scope any further because of WarwickL's comments.4K
Someone put out the fire. I'm not the biggest Audi fan but the 'All round package' on offer is probably the best.
I would say apart from interiors there are better cars in pretty much every other aspect but the A3/S3 covers more bases in one package.
I guess for the money, I'm a little disappointed with the long term build quality (yes the materials are nice) and Audi love you till you sign on the dotted line, but I'am in the process of changing.
Don't make it a bad car, just not for me. Plenty will like it though
I would say apart from interiors there are better cars in pretty much every other aspect but the A3/S3 covers more bases in one package.
I guess for the money, I'm a little disappointed with the long term build quality (yes the materials are nice) and Audi love you till you sign on the dotted line, but I'am in the process of changing.
Don't make it a bad car, just not for me. Plenty will like it though
I didn't at the time. A lot has changed since I bought mine over a year ago. Furthermore, you only get so much perspective from test drives. I have had issues with mine yup, similar to what I believe veeeight has mentioned in the past, so no need to repeat. In terms of 'better', I think you need to be more specific. In terms of criteria, it will depend what you look for. Everyone has different criteria.
For me, I don't give two hoots about adaptive cruise, auto dipped beams etc. I do however prioritise a good ride, four wheel drive preferable, and it to be a comfortable, enjoyable experience. The latter, I know, not suspect, you can get elsewhere, even in cheaper cars.
4K
@4K I remember you waiting on your car last year....you where like a giddy young school boy....in class waiting on a teacher ye fancied....like a lot on here at the moment may l add...lol,l for one aint into gizzmo's as such apple Carplay/Android Auto....fancy screen saver...etc l am more into how a car looks sounds and most importantly handles,my expectations of the S3 where high indeed......but hey **** happens....it was my first Audi...l still like the looks of it and l am very proud of it,but ye know what l am stuck with it til whenever my next car is released...its not a death sentence but....we live and learn...
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Seeing as I chucked £35k of my kids inheritance into mine I think not....................but as you say you're entitled to your opinion
As has been said many times before Audi is a mass produced car, Friday afternoon 'specials' occur with all manufacturers. If you begrudge having your expectations dashed you can always go for a cheap 'smack-about' next??
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