C63 Gone,...Audi S3 next week!

[seldo]

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

So true! Especially a shorty...!

[Pickles]

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]

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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?

So "Wifey" did dump the Land Rover on you

[Micks]

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

[Pickles]

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

So "Wifey" did dump the Land Rover on you

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.