1999 s3 road tests

[Ryan_s3]

Hi,
Does anyone have the first road tests/articles of the s3 when it was released in 1999 in uk mags.I've been searching for some but haven't found anything yet,can anyone help?regards Ryan

[Riz_RS4]

Something like this maybe [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
[img]images/rsul/44323-S3AutoExpress1999.jpg[/img]
PM me your email as the image is too large to upload [img]images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]
Riz [img]images/graemlins/tung2.gif[/img]

[Ryan_s3]

OOOHHH NOOO!! THATS MY CAR!!!!!.Looks like it had a hard early life!!!Wonder if audi did anything to it cause it's the press car??

[Riz_RS4]

Looks like it had a hard early life

[img]images/graemlins/tung2.gif[/img]

Riz [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

[bjacks]

Bet you didn't expect that!

[Ryan_s3]

yeah,sort of worrying!!How i now lick the bumpers clean!!But once it was treated with total disrespect.I don't want to even think about it!!Would be interesting to see what bhp it makes stock though.ryan

[Riz_RS4]

Ive uploaded it onto my webspace just to save time



Riz

[Ryan_s3]

cheers mate,can i just add that it doesn't have the press office plate anymore!!!cheeky!!
It also seems to still have that resonance while cruising(like a wheel bearing) and it still has a notchy 1st and 2nd.lol!!ryan

[Ryan_s3]

also interesting is that it's reg 7/99, but must be one of the first ever cars.I thought they where launched in may/99??

[Ryan_s3]

If anyone else has got autocar,evo or any other s3 1999 road tests then please drop me a mail/pm,cheers Ryan

[ChrisG]

must be one of the earliest my local dealer's demo at the time was V, many also seem to be Imola.

[Ryan_s3]

well accordng to audi press release;

12.07.1999 Price confirmed for Audi S3 quattro

The Audi S3 quattro has now touched down in Britain with a confirmed 'On The Road' price of £27,149.78. Allocation for the UK in the first full year will be approximately one thousand cars

my car was registered on 2/7/99.Even before public release as it was the press car.I have checked issue 8 of evo(june) and it was a german plated.Just wondering what date rizs mag scan is from?regards Ryan
p.s ben,can you remember when yours was registered mate?

[Ryan_s3]

issue 11 of evo magazine(sep/99) includes t403 djo aswell.Must find more.regards Ryan

[DuncS3]

Not a 99 car, but just FYI the June 02 issue contains one of the best reviews of the S3 i have read (in terms of praise)

Best drivers car that Audi currently sells they said

Dunc

[Ryan_s3]

cheers for that mate,i'll keep a look out for it.regards Ryan