Darkside Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 Hi all, I am thinking of selling my Audi 2003 A4 1.9tdi. No real excuse why. Its a great car and I have enjoyed owning, driving and customising it. But, its my 2nd A4 and I'm thinking that at 23 years old I should be experimenting with other marques while I can still be foolish in my purchases. Ideally I would like a second hand X plate S4, but the insurance and running costs would not be financially feasible for my age and daily mileage. So... What would you ever so knowledgeable chaps and chapesses recommend? Im not really a badge snob, and want something quick but economical (a contradiction I know), with the option of tuning. I was very impressed how much power gain was acheived from the 1.9tdi just with a Revo chip. I have been looking at the A4 2.5 tdi quattro, but with its 4wd and big engine its no quicker than my current car and fairly thirsty with it. I'm open to suggestions. Budget around £20k. I appreciate your views. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 Try an S3 unless you feel you need a car the size of an A4. If you want same build quality but with decent performance it's a good choice. Running costs aren't so bad either and v.easy to modify if you get bored with the standard output. Otherwise I'd always thought about a BMW 330d or Alfa 156 GTA.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Try an S3, BMW 330d or Alfa 156 GTA.. [/ QUOTE ] Good advice there, you won't go wrong with any of those! I would also suggest a Smart ForFour Brabus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danksy Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 Wouldn't bother with a 156 to be honest, things WILL go wrong and cost you a packet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside Posted November 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 Had a 225 S3 before the A4 but the company I then worked for required a 5 door car so had to buy the A4. The S3 was fun but not massively quicker than the A4. But then again, a chipped S3 would probably be great fun! The 330d Sport is a decent car. Wonder what sort of mileage returns can be acheived? Mid 30's? I will also have a look at the Smart Brabus. Its all good fun looking anyhow! Was behind a 156 Gta the other day, he was 3 up and still got a good bit of distance away on a short blast. Was surprised until I found out the engine spec and bhp! The other half is keen on a Seat Ibiza Cupra tdi which goes like buggery great fuel etc, But.. 1) She will kill me if I got one. 2) Not sure if its taking too much of a step back to boy racer. The decisions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 If you are thinking along the Seat route consider the Fabia vRS first, much better and cheaper A second hand Leon Cupra R would be a lot of fun as well. Would still plump for an S3, build quality is much better. People are right about Alfa's if it doesn't go wrong then you still have to contend with Alfa dealers who are worse than Audi ones. Problem with BMW 320 or 330d's is that everyone knows they are nippy cars and give good mpg returns so have good residuals and harder to get a deal on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 Skoda Fabia/Octavia vRS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32North Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Skoda Fabia/Octavia vRS. [/ QUOTE ] Octy VRs if you want something that is the size of the A4! R32 perhaps. Same as an S3 in terms of speed, a bit better handling (maybe) but much better sound!!!! Get a good one for £18k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside Posted November 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 All the VRs's are nice bits of kit. The 1.8T engine is very well catered for in the upgrade department as well. I do like the Seat Leon Cupra. Was just going to see what they spring as the new Cupra on the new shape Leon which is fairly nice IMO. Agreed on the BMW, the price seems ok until you see the mileage, which is more often than not pretty high. The other thing about the 3 series is that you see them everywhere. A testament to their quality possibly. Just watching top gear, perhaps I should rob a bank and get a BMW M6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_H Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Get yourself a 54-05 Missano Red A3 2.0 TDI S Line DSG for 19,995. Brilliant piece of kit. Check the Audi used database Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside Posted November 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 That A3 looks pretty nice with those wheels as well. I do like the new A3. Although if I get one then the appeal of the new S3 if it ever comes out may be dampened by my overdose of Audis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_H Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 I'd recommend one, although its your choice at the end of the day, hehe. Good luck with whatever car you finally decide to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside Posted November 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 After seeing what can be tweaked out of the 3.2 engine in an R32, either one of those or a A3 3.2 quattro could be an option. Will feed back if I ever get my ass is gear and sort out a new car! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_H Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Theres 2 good 3.2's for sale on www.pistonheads.com ones an 04 3.2 Quattro Sport DSG with 10k for 18,000 which is bloody good value for a 3.2. The others an 04 3.2 S Line which has 12k and is 20,950. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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