C63 Gone,...Audi S3 next week!

[Pickles]

For a number of reasons, we've sold our C63, luckily to a very caring & appreciative new owner.
We just weren't using it enough, Wifey loved it, would have liked it as her Shopping car, but we both agreed that it really was "too much car" for that. And it was absolutely like brand new, I couldn't stand the thought of some imbecile damaging it in a shopping centre etc.
So, the question was, "What to buy for wifey"?..She already had an immaculate Astra SRI hatch (2.2 engine)& LOVES it, so something similar, with more power was what she was after. We narrowed it down to two choices, the A45, or the Audi S3 Hatch. Now you all know about the A45, so I ain't gonna bore you with the details. But we could've got a white one with black wheels immediately, due to a cancelled order.
The S3 has 206KW (280HP) (Quattro A.W.D.)with a 6 speed distronic Gear box. It'll do 0-100 in 5 secs, so it's no slouch, but not as quick as the A45.
Anyway, Wifey drove the S3, & was stoked,...didn't want to drive the A45!!..Told her she had to. So, we both drove it. No doubt it's the ultimate hot hatch weapon, no doubt about that at all. But it is very "raw", compared to the Audi. I know there's a few A45 owners here, so I AIN'T KNOCKING THE CAR, it's just that the S3 is just a little bit more "civilized", & more practical for what she wants.
So she decided on a Monsoon grey S3 Hatch, with optional performance pack (Sports interior, B & O Sound, M.R.C. etc etc), and a Panoramic sunroof. Trouble is, these cars are in short supply too, not 12 months delay like A45, but up to 6 months. Luckily a car was found with the specs wifey wanted, & a "swap" was arranged. Saw the car yesterday, & wifey will get it on Thursday!
If any of you guys are wanting a hot hatch, check out the S3, they've only been around sinse Nov '13, and they are very nice,...a bit "under the radar", sort of thing.
We took the books home to read,....Jeez, I couldn't understand a thing,....eeven more complex/electronic etc than the C63,....anyway it's Wifey's car so she can worry about that!
Cheers, Pickles.

[Micks]

Congrats on the new ride Martin, shame about the C63 :drool:

[Uwish]

Pickles,

can you tell me what you let it go for? They are getting pretty cheap now and its getting hard to resist ;)

[jaykay]

Pickles,

can you tell me what you let it go for? They are getting pretty cheap now and its getting hard to resist ;)

2010 models are appearing in the 80's now as their warranties have expired.

Post up pics when you get the S3 Martin :goodjob:

[Pickles]

Well, in deference to the buyer, I don't really want to mention the price, but I will say this, ..I put a realistic price on the car, it wasn't one of the dearest '12 "update" cars on there, ......but I have no doubt that it was the best!! and I wasn't going to drop the price, simply because it was worth it. When the buyer saw our car, he didn't even mention the price, he just said "That's the car I want", & he bought it.
I guess it depends upon what one defines as cheap. There are a lot of pre-update/non P.P. packs out there, with high ks,...I wouldn't buy one of them, but there aren't that many private sale Update P.P.'s, ours also had the LSD, a fairly uncommon option.
I'm happy, the buyer's happy, & wifey's happy,....because she gets her new S3!
Cheers, Pickles.

[toey]

Out of curiosity what's the LSD option worth along with the pp pack worth? Really interested in a new one to replace the caprice. No point in calling a dealer yet as I'm not quite ready to purchase so don't want to waste their time n have them calling chasing a sale

[Red-SSV]

i hope you came down to Berwick there Pickles..........
the boys in Audi are all good guys,,,,

Cheers
Ray.

ps. if you did buy from us see me if you need any accesories mate.
will look after you.

[wolfeh_]

Jeez.. what do you do for work pickles? :P

[Pickles]

Thanks for you responses.
Performance pack:..Engine (extra 22KW, SLS Rods, pistons & crank), bigger brakes, alcantara sreering wheel, C.F. rear spoiler, is around $12K, the LSD is around $4K, from memory.
G'Day Ray, Of course I bought the S3 from Berwick!!! Where else would I go??!! Dean looked after Wifey & I very well. There are some very good guys at your dealership, & we know that Simon France will look after wifey's new "baby" very well. I will catch up with you.
Wolfeh, I'm retired!
Cheers, Pickles.

[andrewslr]

Well done on the sale of the C63, I thought that may have taken a while. And on the A3, what's happening, you bought a "sensible" car and now challenged one of the constants in the world!

Good Stuff there....Andrew

[mjrandom]

Martin can you please tell me how the alacantara wheel was wearing? I realise you didn't do that many km but if it will give me an idea. I have a flappy paddle wheel from the good old US of A and if the planets line up will fit it to the GTS, I am toying with covering it in alacantara first.

thanks

Michael

[Martin_D]

S3 is a great alternative to the A45 for the blue-rinse set. Smoother, quieter, more comfortable, slower....

[Acer]

Hi Pickles,

We have recently looked for a new vehicle to replace our VW R32 that we will be selling soon. Looked at the Mercedes A45 AMG, Audi S3 & BMW 135 in January & for a variety of reasons also decided on the Audi S3 Sportsback with S Performance & driver assistance packages. Ours has been ordered in the Estoril Blue Crystal effects colour & we are expecting to be delivered around the end of May.

May need to compare notes with you in the future ;) .

Cheers,

Michael

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[csv rulz]

Did either of you two consider the new golf R coming out given it's essentially the same car as the s3?

[Pickles]

Well done on the sale of the C63, I thought that may have taken a while. And on the A3, what's happening, you bought a "sensible" car and now challenged one of the constants in the world!

Good Stuff there....Andrew
Thanks Andrew, It's not an "A" 3, it's an "S"3!!' (not a lot different in looks, but the mechanics are different!)
Yeah, it's a bit of a long story. Wifey wanted "something different" for her "everydayer" & she decided she wanted a LandRover Defender, so we ordered one, took 6 months to come from the U.K., but when it arrived, she found it a bit "cumbersome" etc, but....I loved it. She wanted the C63 as her everydayer, but eventually she was persuaded that it really was a bit too nuch car for that, so we sold it.
There aren't that many choices in the Hot Hatch area that appealed to us , only two for us anyway, & for our own reasons, we chose the S3,...Wifey absolutely loves it. As I said in the O.P. ,not quite as fast as the A45, but for all intensive purposes, for what wifey & I will use the car for, it is ideal,...ticked all the boxes for us.
Cheers, Pickles.

[Pickles]

Hi Pickles,

We have recently looked for a new vehicle to replace our VW R32 that we will be selling soon. Looked at the Mercedes A45 AMG, Audi S3 & BMW 135 in January & for a variety of reasons also decided on the Audi S3 Sportsback with S Performance & driver assistance packages. Ours has been ordered in the Estoril Blue Crystal effects colour & we are expecting to be delivered around the end of May.

May need to compare notes with you in the future ;) .

Cheers,

Michael

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G'Day Michael, well you looked at the same cars we did.
But I tell you what, once wifey'd driven the S3, she was simply not interested in anything else. Our spec is Performance Package & Panoramic Roof. Dealer was able to source that spec, so we didn't have to wait.
CSV, yes, I'm aware that the upcoming Golf R has the same engine, but I think the S3 body may be a little bigger. No doubt the Golf R is a top unit, but the waiting list for that, when it's released, will be long, I reckon.
The S3 is a bit "under the radar" at the moment, Audi haven't made a big song & dance about it, but Audi Aus are selling all they can get, & more...4-6 month wait for customer order cars, so we were lucky to get ours.
Cheers, Pickles.

[Pickles]

Martin can you please tell me how the alacantara wheel was wearing? I realise you didn't do that many km but if it will give me an idea. I have a flappy paddle wheel from the good old US of A and if the planets line up will fit it to the GTS, I am toying with covering it in alacantara first.

thanks

Michael
G'Day Mate. The Alcantara wheel was the one thing we didn't like on the C63. I was worried about wear, getting greasy, matted etc with body/hand sweat etc, & general use, so we bought driving gloves so our hands would not come into contact with the wheel.
The 507 has an alcantara shifter, owners are going beserk to fit one to their C63,......it's the LAST thing I'd be doing!
You might have guessed,...I ain't a fan of the stuff,...not on a steering wheel anyway.
Cheers, Pickles.

[matthewfnorbert]

nice.. did you look at the sedan S3 option (here or coming?)

[Pickles]

nice.. did you look at the sedan S3 option (here or coming?)
Well, We knew one was coming, (in a couple of months), but we wanted a hatch. What I can't understand is why the sedan is going to be $2K dearer than the hatch,...it's usually the other way round?
There's also the thought, maybe next year, of an "RS"3, using the 5 cyl. engine,...that will be "interesting".
Regards, Pickles.

[Acer]

CSV rulz,

Yes, we considered the new MK VII Golf R as we have been very happy with our R32. However, the Golf R is not going to be released in Australia until the 2nd half of this year & hence the wait was a bit too long for us. Also, the latest Audi S3 is quite competitively priced compared with earlier versions & the quality of materials inside & out is at least 1 step up on the VW equivalent & in our opinion better than the A45 AMG so we decided to go for it instead at of course some premium.

Cheers,

Michael

[Martin_D]

we bought driving gloves so our hands would not come into contact with the wheel.
Cheers, Pickles.

Imagine if you only steered with one hand. You could get that Michael Jackson look going....

[seedyrom]

we bought driving gloves so our hands would not come into contact with the wheel.
Do you keep them in your wife's handbag along with your balls?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAhahahaaha

VNs fo lyf yo!

[Pickles]

Do you keep them in your wife's handbag along with your balls?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAhahahaaha

VNs fo lyf yo!
Hopefully Wifey's got better things to do with my balls than keep them in her handbag?
Pickles.

[seedyrom]

Well played :lol:

[Vulture]

Congrats on the purchase. You are right about the A/CLA45, it is a firm little bugger and if the wifey found the S3 more suitable then good on her - nothing wrong with that. The RS3 will be more hard-edged to compete with the 45s. The Merc engine guy who headed the 265kw/450Nm 45 engine has been poached over to Audi so we are seeing the dawn of the 4 cycl power wars IMHO. Expect next 4 cyclinder powerhaus from Germany to have 500Nm and close to 300Kw. Nuts! V8s were struggling to make that not so long ago.

[planetdavo]

As others have said Martin (Pickles), congrats on your purchase.
Not everyone wants their daily driver to be a hardcore machine only a set of slick tyres away from a track day, so I'm sure you and your wife will be more than happy with the choice you made.
Happy wife, happy life. :)

[jaykay]

Happy wife, happy life. :)

Happy husband, happiest life !!! :teach:

[IJ.]

Happy husband, happiest life !!! :teach:
Happy Bachelor > All :)

[Micks]

Getting close to my "joke of the day" thread. :lol:

[markone2]

Me thinks your going to cry real tears at the loss of that C63….AUDI. Was 2 weeks past I negotiated the purchase of one 2014 plate Q5 with the BIG 3 L Turbo Diesel for $74K Flat driveaway………Firstly they laughed at me , then advised they required 88K . I then thanked the salesman at Fortitude Valley most kindly for his time and advised him that Lexus + BMW a couple of doors were doing deals right now………..Didn’t take long…..18 hours later , phone call received and $74K drive away accepted with full tecknik pac etc ....deal accepted ………….:woohoo:

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Next stop .Power Torque engines for remap :burnout:

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[Pickles]

Well, Wifey took delivery of her S3 this morning.
She is stoked,...., and so am I.
I know it ain't no C63, I know it ain't no V8 stormer, BUT, for what it is, with a 2L turbo engine, it is absolutely brilliant. PLENTY of performance, absolutely beautiful finish, the electronics are amazing, ....., it's got all the "stuff" & more,...lap timer, MRC, different "modes" for virtually anything.
I am VERY impressed. If you're interested in a smaller car, anything like an A45, CLA45, EVO, WRX, Golf R etc etc etc, in fact any high performance smaller car, do yourself a favour,...just check out the S3.
Cheers, Pickles.

[seldo]

Well, Wifey took delivery of her S3 this morning.
She is stoked,...., and so am I.
I know it ain't no C63, I know it ain't no V8 stormer, BUT, for what it is, with a 2L turbo engine, it is absolutely brilliant. PLENTY of performance, absolutely beautiful finish, the electronics are amazing, ....., it's got all the "stuff" & more,...lap timer, MRC, different "modes" for virtually anything.
I am VERY impressed. If you're interested in a smaller car, anything like an A45, CLA45, EVO, WRX, Golf R etc etc etc, in fact any high performance smaller car, do yourself a favour,...just check out the S3.
Cheers, Pickles.Well Pickles, that's great that you're happy - the rest don't matter! :)

[whitels1ss]

Well, Wifey took delivery of her S3 this morning.
She is stoked,...., and so am I.
I know it ain't no C63, I know it ain't no V8 stormer, BUT, for what it is, with a 2L turbo engine, it is absolutely brilliant. PLENTY of performance, absolutely beautiful finish, the electronics are amazing, ....., it's got all the "stuff" & more,...lap timer, MRC, different "modes" for virtually anything.
I am VERY impressed. If you're interested in a smaller car, anything like an A45, CLA45, EVO, WRX, Golf R etc etc etc, in fact any high performance smaller car, do yourself a favour,...just check out the S3.
Cheers, Pickles.

Been looking at a few reviews and it looks as though it would not be much slower than a VF SS.
All the best with it Pickles.
Here is a review of the manual which is slower than the auto.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dgA9gnQiJE

[whitels1ss]

Another vid of the auto going from 0-200kmh


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UEkpFlhacE

[Pickles]

Thanks for that, That is a 2 door version, which we don't have out here, but that report is a pretty good one, it sums up the S3 pretty well. It doesn't "look" like a hot hatch, but it certainly "goes" like one. We have the distronic option, paddles etc, which a quicker than the manual.
Obviously a video can not show everything, but as I've said, the "electronics", & the visual stuff that come up on that screen are quite amazing, not that I'll ever understand them all!!,...but Wifey thinks they're pretty good.
All in all, a very impressive package.
Thanks, Pickles.

[whitels1ss]

Wifey thinks they're pretty good.

I bet "Wifey" won't want to drive around in the Land Rover much now
I reckon "Wifey" might have got you with this one, she has the Audi & you get the Land Rover:stick::hide:

[planetdavo]

I bet "Wifey" won't want to drive around in the Land Rover much now
I reckon "Wifey" might have got you with this one, she has the Audi & you get the Land Rover:stick::hide:

Maybe Martin can now become Australia's version of Rick Stein, and take his trusty Landie around the country for a TV cooking show...:lol:

[Pickles]

G'Day Dave.
I actually like the Defender very much. It opens up a huge new driving experience. I've been really pissed off with all of the new & many restrictions placed on drivers during recent times, mostly centerd around "speed speed speed" ra ra ra,...don't have to worry about any of that stuff now, because the Defender ain't very fast! So, I just sit in the left hand lane & enjoy driving it.
I went for a drive in the S3 yesterday, the performance from the relatively small 2L engine is remakable,..the turbo makes a lot of difference,...heaps of low down torque.
Wifey's gone to visit one of her girlfriend this afternoon, so I'll jus spend a bit of time in the garage & get a bit of dust off Gracie,...all is good!
Cheers, Pickles.
NB: There's a guy in the U.K. who's dropped an LS2 383C.I. into a Defender,...it's a bit quicker than ours!

[matthewfnorbert]

I just ordered an S3 Sedan with sport pack. http://autosaddict.com/2015-audi-s3-sedan.html/2015-audi-s3-sedan-side-photo
These things are very quick and well appointed. Del Sept.
thanks to martin for purchasing tips as well.

got sick of the CLA AMG wait list fiasco.

[Pickles]

Well done Matthew, well done.
Haven't seen a really good image of the sedan before, & it looks good.
Any drive experiences of the S3 that you'd like to share?,...I've already given mine,....it's gonna surprise a few people, that's for sure.
Wifey was busy today, so I was able to get out in the S3,....geez, it's a brilliant car,.....ok, it ain't as "brutish" as the C63, but it ain't supposed to be, but as a smaller "hot hatch", it's tops.
Anyone who hasn't driven one, should do so.
Pickles.

[sjhugh]

Pickles when you refer to the S3 as a hatchback, do you mean the 5 door S3 Sportback as shown on the Aussie Audi site?

I’m a bit confused as the link from ‘mathewfnorbert’ is for an S3 4 door Sedan and the earlier photo from ‘whitels1ss’ is of a 3 door hatch.

Is there more than one variation available of the S3 in Australia?

Did any of you fellows test the new BMW 235i while looking around at cars in this segment?

By the way, that S3 Sportback is a nice looking bit of gear, congratulations on the buy.


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[matthewfnorbert]

S3 comes in Sportback as per aussie site and the S3 'sedan' yet to be released which is what i ordered. 0-100km/h in 5 and torque everywhere, they are similar to the AMG 45.

I think the S3 has been flying under the radar, but with long wait list on AMG the S3 and soon to arrive 235 they will get orders.

I considered the bmw but preferred the larger cabin of the S3 or AMG, BMW is quite small. And the engineer in me wanted 4 wheel drive

[Pickles]

Pickles when you refer to the S3 as a hatchback, do you mean the 5 door S3 Sportback as shown on the Aussie Audi site?

I’m a bit confused as the link from ‘mathewfnorbert’ is for an S3 4 door Sedan and the earlier photo from ‘whitels1ss’ is of a 3 door hatch.

Is there more than one variation available of the S3 in Australia?

Did any of you fellows test the new BMW 235i while looking around at cars in this segment?

By the way, that S3 Sportback is a nice looking bit of gear, congratulations on the buy.


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Yes, I did mean the 5 door Sportback. As Matthew says, the only other version is the sedan, which will be arriving here shortly. We do not get the 3 door version.
I drove an A45, but not the BMW.
The Sportback really is "a nice looking bit of gear", & it's just the right size for what we need. Plenty of room for shopping, carrying grandson around etc,....we're taking her (S3) to Adelaide next week, so that will be a good test.
Pickles.

[iloveholden]

All the best with your purchase Pickles!

I looked at the S3 but it is a little out of my price range so I am heading into a Golf R (just a MkVI not VII which isn't on sale yet).

[Pickles]

All the best with your purchase Pickles!

I looked at the S3 but it is a little out of my price range so I am heading into a Golf R (just a MkVI not VII which isn't on sale yet).
That will be a good car also. Not many S/H ones around,..the earlier V6 versions were pretty special too,...Have you considered one of them?
Pickles.

[iloveholden]

That will be a good car also. Not many S/H ones around,..the earlier V6 versions were pretty special too,...Have you considered one of them?
Pickles.

Not really tbh mate, can't see past the quick times of 2L/DSG combo...about a 1sec quicker to 100 plus I prefer the MkVI styling :) I'll most likely tune the little 2L one day too.

[Hi Octane]

I just saw one in the flesh, white, well f*** me, they are a nice looking piece of kit, well done mate.

[Pickles]

I just saw one in the flesh, white, well f*** me, they are a nice looking piece of kit, well done mate.
They are mate, they are. Most people don't know about 'em,..Audi ain't big on advertising, but take the time to really have a good look at one, check out the quality of the interior, comfort etc,...and then of course,.....have a drive.
Some may know about the "A" series of Audi, which from a distance looks a bit similar, but the "S" is a completely different animal.
Cheers, Pickles.

[SV805]

Pickles,

Audi tend to not go over the top in styling and sometimes a badge is really all that can tell them apart to the non enthusiast, Mate of mine who is long time Ford fan and has Gt Cobra in the shed has now moved into the Audi camp and has a SQ5 and a TT RS. The TT RS looks very similar to a standard TT which I always though suited a Hairdresser ect, BUT that RS badge means ALOT......It is the 5 Cylinder turbo and with tune only is Flat 4 Sec high 3 Sec Car.

[Pickles]

SV805,...yes,agree, they are definitely a bit under the radar.
I've heard it said that there will eventually be an RS3,..possibly with the 5 pot engine,...I look forward to that!
Cheers, Pickles.

[korrupt]

Where are the photos ! :)

[SV805]

Pickles,

Audi TT Concept at Geneva has the VW family 2 litre Turbo with a little work spitting out 309Kw out of the 2 litre. This may show up down the line in Audi and VW cars.

[sjhugh]

I considered the bmw but preferred the larger cabin of the S3 or AMG, BMW is quite small. And the engineer in me wanted 4 wheel drive


Spot on, I totally agree. The AWD drive is a big consideration over the RWD and the BMW has no room in the rear for anyone other than a small child.





Yes, I did mean the 5 door Sportback. As Matthew says, the only other version is the sedan, which will be arriving here shortly. We do not get the 3 door version.


The Sportback and Sedan both look hot. I'd probably go the hatch as well just for the little extra convenience of the 5th door.



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[matthewfnorbert]

lads my S3 Sedan with sportpack 2 is due for build in week 24.. quite a wait

[whitels1ss]

Well Pickles...... Now you have owned it a few weeks what do you think of it?

Does "wifey" ever let you drive it?.:stick:

Any pictures to show?...:goodjob:

[whitels1ss]

lads my S3 Sedan with sportpack 2 is due for build in week 24.. quite a wait

Good stuff, so when do you expect to take delivery?

[matthewfnorbert]

sept delivery

[Pickles]

Well Pickles...... Now you have owned it a few weeks what do you think of it?

Does "wifey" ever let you drive it?.:stick:

Any pictures to show?...:goodjob:
No worries at all driving it!
But seriously, the S3 is a VERY good small car. Obviously not the same sort of car as the C63, and it doesn't try to be. It's a very easy, "light" car to drive, very responsive, & 206KW & 380Nm gives it plenty of poke.
karen absolutely loves it, & it's really perfect for her. I'd recmmend an S3 to anyone who's looking for a hatch of this size, with a bit of go.
Having said that, we've just got back from doing a 2000K trip to Broken Hill in our LandRover Defender!
Cheers, Pickles.

[mjrandom]

No worries at all driving it!
But seriously, the S3 is a VERY good small car. Obviously not the same sort of car as the C63, and it doesn't try to be. It's a very easy, "light" car to drive, very responsive, & 206KW & 380Nm gives it plenty of poke.
karen absolutely loves it, & it's really perfect for her. I'd recmmend an S3 to anyone who's looking for a hatch of this size, with a bit of go.
Having said that, we've just got back from doing a 2000K trip to Broken Hill in our LandRover Defender!
Cheers, Pickles.

So you won't be able to post up pics of the Audi until you are out of traction?

[whitels1ss]

So you won't be able to post up pics of the Audi until you are out of traction?
:lmao:^^^^^

[seldo]

So you won't be able to post up pics of the Audi until you are out of traction? :lmao: So true! Especially a shorty...!

[Pickles]

:lmao: So true! Especially a shorty...!
G'Day Seldo,..."A Shorty"?!!..Quite right.
Obviously, you know your cars.
However, let me tell you, yes, the Defender 90 is a "shorty", so yeah, she does "pitch" a bit, but mate, on some of the country roads that we drive on, the HSV/C63 suspensions ain't too "smooth" either, so after 2000k in the Defender, let me tell you, it ain't that bad,...however, if ya wanna overtake a B Double or a B triple in a Defender, well yes, that can create a few questions?
Cheers, Pickles.

[Micks]

That's right you made it back in one piece & not as if you're in any hurry to do so!

[offshore]

G'Day Seldo,..."A Shorty"?!!..Quite right.
Obviously, you know your cars.
However, let me tell you, yes, the Defender 90 is a "shorty", so yeah, she does "pitch" a bit, but mate, on some of the country roads that we drive on, the HSV/C63 suspensions ain't too "smooth" either, so after 2000k in the Defender, let me tell you, it ain't that bad,...however, if ya wanna overtake a B Double or a B triple in a Defender, well yes, that can create a few questions?
Cheers, Pickles.

Can you get get discrete nitrous for the Defender might be handy for over taking B doubles lol.

[markone2]

Can you get get discrete nitrous for the Defender might be handy for over taking B doubles lol.

Oh so bloodly true, How they even got past aussie compliance standards still intrigues me

[phat-dave]

My S3 Sedan arrives 29/05 and should have it shortly after.... can't wait.

[Pickles]

My S3 Sedan arrives 29/05 and should have it shortly after.... can't wait.
You're going to love it,...what colour, & what extras did you spec?
Pickles.

[phat-dave]

ended up with panther black crystal paint, s-performance pack #2 (different rims), assistance pack, black exterior styling pack, panoramic sunroof, privacy glass + tinted front windows, folding/heated mirrors - has all options excluding roof racks.

[Acer]

Our S3 will not be delivered until ~ end of July 14 :-( . It will be the Estoril Blue Crystal effect colour with S-Performance pack, driver assistance package & folding/heated mirrors. Apparently the Estoril Blue Crystal effect paint is in short supply & has delayed manufacture by some weeks.

Did any of you read the recent Subaru WRX STI vs Audi S3 vs Mercedes A45AMG comparo in Motor Magazine? I thought the conclusion was spot on after our comparison between the A45AMG & Audi S3.

Cheers,

Michael

[Pickles]

Yes Michael, I read that report & it was indeed spot on.
Cheers, Pickles.

[Pickles]

3348

How are we going with our S3s guys,...anyone taken delivery yet?
Pickles.
Karen mistakenly inserted a C63 picture as well,....we're not very good at this stuff, can't be bothered trying to delete it. Anyway, she's done nearly 5ks in the S3 now, & absolutely loves it. It has DEFINITELY got all the performance she needs,...until the "RS3" anyway she says!
Pickles.

[C4B]

Love the colour of the new Audi.

[whitels1ss]

Karen mistakenly inserted a C63 picture as well, Anyway, she's done nearly 5ks in the S3 now, & absolutely loves it. It has DEFINITELY got all the performance she needs,...until the "RS3" anyway she says!
Pickles.

I thought this was supposed to be a new car for you Martin?:lmao:

So "Wifey" did dump the Land Rover on you:stick:

[Micks]

Very nice ride Martin!
At least in the Rover your brief should be safe :D

[Pickles]

I thought this was supposed to be a new car for you Martin?:lmao:

So "Wifey" did dump the Land Rover on you:stick:
Ha ha ha, no, the S3 was never for me!
After karen decided she thought the Defender was too "cumbersome" for everyday driving (to the shops etc), I actually decided I DID like it, and whilst Karen would've kept the C63 as her everydayer, she did realize it was a bit "over the top" for that. But she still wanted something with a bit of "go". So, it was either the A45 or the S3, and she chose the S3, & like I said, It's just perfect for her.
The other interesting consequence of Karen owning the S3, is that she now does most of the city driving, so that she now has to put up with speed cameras, idiots sitting on 50ks in a 60 zone, right lane hoggers etc etc, which suits me fine. All I have to do is continually tell her to "watch your speed"!
Still love my country driving though,..which is where the Defender is great.
Pickles.

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Hey it looks like a fantastic little rocket. Like the colour very much as well.:goodjob: