S3 test drive Sat 2 Dec

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S3 test drive Sat 2 Dec

Post by david7m » Sun Dec 03, 2006 6:29 pm

Had a test drive in a sprint blue S3 yesterday, I liked it 8) (Halesowen Audi, junction 3 M5)

Road noise less than mine. Sweet exhaust note, especially at high revs! Some reviews have said it sounds like it is over worked at high revs, I thought it sounded ace, kinda like a Type R Civic on full song :D

The traffic was heavy, so couldn't give it too much, but the one island I could, it handled ace!

Was only out about 30 mins, so couldn't really get a feel for it :cry:

The sales man didn't seem to thing they would sell many, he said this woule help residuals ..... not sure I agree with that! Surely if there is little demand, build times should be shorter......?

The doesn't stand out in the slightest, you could quite easily walk past it and not notice it..... is that good, I'm not sure :? For £30k, you'd want people to notice it .......

Dave

PS I took a pic on my phone, will try to add here when I have sorted out a bluetooth dongle.
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RE: S3 test drive Sat 2 Dec

Post by MarkB » Sun Dec 03, 2006 8:59 pm

I think the not standing out will be it's biggest let down. For me anyway...
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Post by david7m » Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:27 pm

I'm thinking M3 ....... but not sure how they compare price wise yet! Also, not sure if I want something a lot faster than my current car.

What can you get for £30k with 5.0 secs to 62mph...?

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Post by david7m » Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:13 am

When we commented about the styling being very subtle, he said that he has a tip from a senior Audi guy that is like that because they will be doing another version, ie RS3 .............

He also said they are doing an A3 cabriolet ..............

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Post by MarkB » Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:24 am

We'll wait and see if they do make an RS. I don't think so myself
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Post by TWH » Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:25 am

david7m wrote:I'm thinking M3 ....... but not sure how they compare price wise yet! Also, not sure if I want something a lot faster than my current car.

What can you get for £30k with 5.0 secs to 62mph...?

Dave
A B5 RS4 ;)
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Post by david7m » Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:47 am

TWH wrote:
david7m wrote:I'm thinking M3 ....... but not sure how they compare price wise yet! Also, not sure if I want something a lot faster than my current car.

What can you get for £30k with 5.0 secs to 62mph...?

Dave
A B5 RS4 ;)
How much are they?

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Post by david7m » Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:48 am

What do you reckon the A3 cabriolet theory?

I think it'll be too small, but VW make something dont they....

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Post by MarkB » Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:57 am

The VW EOS. Looks like a nice car...
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Post by g7jhp » Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:43 am

david7m wrote:What do you reckon the A3 cabriolet theory?

I think it'll be too small, but VW make something dont they....

Dave
Have a look at the A3 Cabriolet images here (something for the ladies):

http://www.tyresmoke.net/ubbthreads/sho ... w/1#UNREAD

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Post by MarkB » Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:50 am

Looks too much like an Astra convertable for me :audibash:
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Post by david7m » Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:17 pm

I like it, would be even better with an S or RS on the rear ;)

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Post by TWH » Tue Dec 05, 2006 1:05 pm

david7m wrote:
TWH wrote:
david7m wrote:I'm thinking M3 ....... but not sure how they compare price wise yet! Also, not sure if I want something a lot faster than my current car.

What can you get for £30k with 5.0 secs to 62mph...?

Dave
A B5 RS4 ;)
How much are they?

Dave
At the moment, depending on age, they seem to be somewhere between 20k and 25k. Now's probably the time to buy as the market seems a little depressed at the moment with the new B7 out - could well be once the fuss has died down that the market will get stronger again.

Trust me, you'll struggle to have more fun at that price on 4 wheels with space for 4 adults.
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Post by david7m » Tue Dec 05, 2006 1:51 pm

Are they avant only?

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Post by MarkB » Tue Dec 05, 2006 2:07 pm

david7m wrote:Are they avant only?

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Yes
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