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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

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]

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??

Looks like it had a hard early life

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

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

Bet you didn't expect that!

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

Ive uploaded it onto my webspace just to save time



Riz

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

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??

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

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

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?

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

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

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