Simonl Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 It has me, but then i can't cause if all my plans go to plan, i'll be in an old banger soon! What do you guys think though, i'm simply loving that interior! Wheels could be a whole lot better though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Yes, OMFG, yes!!! Alas, I won't be able to afford a new car for 5 years or so I may give it two years and perhaps buy an ex-demo or 2nd hand one! We will see, but that looks very nice imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentandy Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Hell yes, I was already thinking an S3 might be my next car, now you've just confirmed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robintegra Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Yum Yum, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted August 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 And with some proper wheels on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robintegra Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Does anyone know how much these will start from? £25k + ? Also im guessing the engine is like a Remapped GTI engine? Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted August 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 From what i've heard, prices start at £26,995 It will be a 265bhp version of the 2.0FSI T. I very much doubt it will all be on a remap. Quattro AWD will be standard and DSG won't be an option at launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 I want this car! When is it due? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Sorry but it's most deff not for me. I find the grill too fussy and also the side skirts. The standard alloys are very ordinairy. Quattro AWD is obviously a good thing but I've never liked the look of the Audi 3-series. Only 3-door too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Not for me either. For the same reasons as Robin has stated. I have driven a 2.0TFSI SLine and they handle no where near as well as the GTI, and althought 4WD is nice, I still dont think it will drive like as well as a GTI. Looks better with the bigger wheels though - but you knew I would say that!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMC950 Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Its a very expensive Gti with ordinary styling. If I had £30K (which it would be by the time I had DSG, leather and a few minor options on it), there are a few other cars to consider in that league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Its a very expensive Gti with ordinary styling. If I had £30K (which it would be by the time I had DSG, leather and a few minor options on it), there are a few other cars to consider in that league. [/ QUOTE ] Very true, I'm still tempted tho Although, not a new one, due to moving house etc I reckon there'll be some sensible priced used ones in a few years, right when our GTI's are 3/4 years old Although I dobut the S3 will be as good to drive as the GTI, although a £500 205 GTI can soon sort that imbalance out (at weeekends) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_is_Back Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 The dual side skirts look a little odd, is this an official picture or an Auto Express Special? As above you're looking at £30k with a few options which feels a LOT of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Not a re-map. Bigger turbo, and lots of other nice upgrades. 17inch brake disks, £26,999 available to order from September with Pickup dates around Dec-Jan. 5.7s to 62, GTI and R32 watch out. I have a Dealer on the phone at mo trying to do a deal with me on an R32, the S3 is a great bargaining tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robintegra Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Will Audi go below the £26999 do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Will Audi go below the £26999 do you think? [/ QUOTE ] Not sure they can, looking at their other models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 I like it! If I could afford it I would possibly buy one. I've always liked the A3 design. However, I've no idea what is would sell for but in my opinion a basic spec model would not be worth more than £25k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Not a re-map. Bigger turbo, and lots of other nice upgrades. [/ QUOTE ] yep what he said i have the info wrote down somewere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Im not sure about the bottom of the grill looks like .... But rest i like. Always loved the new A3s interior and quality much higher than the VWs in my own opinion. I just prefer a 5door now due to family, and the A3 5door will not get S3 spec and the A3 5door looks like an estate to me anyway. (sorry A3 owners) Theres alot of people spec up GTIS to near/more than the price this will be so will be interesting to so whats standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted August 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] and the A3 5door looks like an estate to me anyway. (sorry A3 owners) [/ QUOTE ] It was meant to. Well a hatch-estate hybrid anyway. I reckon it may get the S3 spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 If i wanted a 3door then yes i would buy it over a GTI if the handlings sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 About 6 months ago a dealer told me that DSG and Sportback may come 1 year after launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Generally, comparing equivalent models, the Audis feel more luxurious than the VWs. I've heard that Audi's ambition is to build the most luxurious car in the world but surely that depends how you define luxury - The Japanese are hot on features. However, personally I don't much like the interior feel of a luxury car and I prefer something more basic - I hate to feel cacooned in a car. The GTI is just right for my tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Thats why you have the armrest option then lol (joke) Sorry mate i could not help myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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