messham11
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Might have a chance at getting one of these so am wondering what they are like and what to look out for. After as much info as possible please!
My ex's dad had a black one and loved it but unfortunately I didnt get a chance to ever take it out.
Know that there are a few members on here with them so look forward to your responses 
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Brett
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Probs get more help on an Audi forum tbh.
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Joe
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They are ok, depends what you want in a car. Nice, comfy, pretty quick, ok handling, come with decent kit as standard.
Make sure its had a cambelt and water pump done if due, clutch is a pretty costly job if its needing doing.
Loads of info on Audi-sport.net if you need any.
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dan_m1les
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better than a golf 
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Ian W
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Pretty much exactly as Joe said, nice cars but can be costly to run, best to buy one thats had most of the main jobs done if you can.
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jr
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most talked about car on here recently, loads of info on previous posts
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Fro
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only really know about the engines, as said get the cambelt and water pump done, i would probably do it even if its not due as the standard water pumps had plastic impellors which are known to fail.
I think they're lovely looking cars but cant comment on how they drive 
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Jambo
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Jr loves them almost as much as TT's 
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_Allan_
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Not sure of your budget but DPM performance have their S3 for sale.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/738290.htm
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Joe
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£12,500  thats alot of money!
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BYRON
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quote:
Originally posted by Joe
£12,500 thats alot of money!
Thought I saw yours for sale earlier Joe. This thread got me looking on PH. Same colour, same wheels, different interior - £11900 iirc.
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Joe
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Yeah there is one for sale on PH, Yellow one with 19" LM's. Very nice looking car.
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joes_1.4_16v_sport
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quote:
Originally posted by Joe
Yeah there is one for sale on PH, Yellow one with 19" LM's. Very nice looking car.
Saw that last night...
Stunning it is... 
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ash_corsa
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quote:
Originally posted by _Allan_
Not sure of your budget but DPM performance have their S3 for sale.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/738290.htm
Damian has been selling that for nearly a year now. The price of S3s has plummeted in the last few months so now is an ideal time to pick up a bargain.
There is alot of choice out there so be picky, again check for cam belt and water pump if coming up to 60k, check for corrosion around the roof channels as this is very very common, usually covered on the 12 year warranty though.
If its had a remap give it a good thrash to check for clutch slippage, they eat clutches after remaps and cost atleast £500 a time to replace (standard audi, more for performance clutch)
Also check for Haldex servicing (rear diff) should be every 20k, failure to service can result in a very very big bill if it fails.
After having two i dont know if id have another, but they are nice cars, comfortable and nippy. Just damn expensive to run and maintain.
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Joe
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quote:
Originally posted by joes_1.4_16v_sport
quote:
Originally posted by Joe
Yeah there is one for sale on PH, Yellow one with 19" LM's. Very nice looking car.
Saw that last night...
Stunning it is...
Its been for sale ages too.
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CORSA NUT
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We should rename this place askaboutS3'sorM3's.com
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Joe
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Slatescoobies.com
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CORSA NUT
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Ooooooooo Joe That's a low blow.
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Matt H
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Isn't road tax a bitch though?
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Joe
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I believe its going to be yeah, I think mine is £200+ but in 2010 it will be £400ish or so I was told the other day.
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ash_corsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Matt H
Isn't road tax a bitch though?
It has gone up but only 2003+ S3s will be hit with the big one (£400 odd)
Most facelift S3's will be going up to £300
If you get a pre 2001 then you will only pay the normal 1.6+ tax band (about £200)
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messham11
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Pre 2003 is £310 from 2010 according to Parkers.
Thought everyone with one would rave about it but doesnt really seem the case! If you had the choice then what would you get for upto 8k. Preferably hatchback, comfy and remotely fast 
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Joe
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IF you want a comfy, fast hatchback its a great car. Just don't expect back road racer. It is a good all round car and can be very capable. I've been really happy with mine to be fair.
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ash_corsa
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quote:
Originally posted by messham11
Preferably hatchback, comfy and remotely fast
S3 all the way then, aslong as running costs arnt a bother to you...
As Joe said, they are a very capable car, just not that great for a good b road blast, sure the speed is fun, but the way they drive is quite un-involving and feels very 'safe'... hard to explain but i know what i mean!
Try to buy one thats had all the handling mods done that it should have had from the factory, uprated ARBs, adjustable tie bars, uprated shocks and springs, brake upgrades are common too as the S3 brakes are piss poor in standard form, both my S3s had upgraded brakes 1st ones had Brembo GT kit and my last S3 had Porsche Boxster setup.
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