Advantages: Fast, sporty but subtle, great handling Disadvantages: Fuel economy, lots of abused cars out there
I own a 2002 S3 225bhp. In a few words - fast, good mid range torque, sporty look without having the boy racer look. It's a classy car which is quicker than most on the road.
The only down points, and this is being picky is the fuel economy, noticeable turbo lag (especially when more than 2 people in the car) and the high service costs if you take it to audi. I take it to a vw-audi specialist though and they're fine.
Prices are good now and i would recommend a fully loaded one - at least try for cruise and bose. I have sat nav too which is worth it.
I don't have chrome mirrors and wouldn't at the price quoted for the originals - plus slightly tacky looking as there are a number of fake S3s out there with the cheap plastic chrome looking mirrors.
Also I would prefer full leathers as the suedes get a bit worn on the drivers ...
bergkamp81 06.09.2008
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Advantages: excellent solid package with lots of credability Disadvantages: mabye not wild enough for some
I bought my audi s3 in january, so after 6 months of ownership I`d thought I would write a review.
Cost of the s3 was expensive compared to most other hot hatches I paid £13k for a 2001 with 34,000 miles with full service history.
Options wise the list is almost endless you can have the usual metallic paint, leather, sunroof, armrest. The s3 options are chrome mirror covers and lower side mouldings, Bose stereo upgrade heated seats, sat nav and cd changer in the boot.
Mine is metallic grey with full heated leather, sunroof, Bose stereo upgrade which I love
Tip- hold out for the car you really want and be prepared to wait to find the right one, theres no point settling for something you didn`t want!
I have just taken it in for a service at Audi it needed the full one at 36k with a bit of negotiation I managed to get it ...
nickyg63 08.07.2007
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Advantages: Bargain to be had, Quality and Power, Prestige but not a bore Disadvantages: Expensive Insurane, Running costs,
The Mk1 Audi S3 built from 99 till 2003 and based on the A3 model it is the flagship of that range. there were 2 variants the 210bhp (99-02) and the 225nhp (02-03).
Both Had the same 1.8 liter straight 4cylinder Turbocharged engine, the second had a variable valve timing to increase the bhp output. Manufacturer stated a 0-62 of 6 seconds.
It was dubbed a Quattro as it used a 4 wheel drive system to distribute the power to where it was needed the most.
The S3 was officially sold in Uk, Europe, Mexico and Australia but not officially in the USA.
Some of the Main Features that came as standard on the new car were; xenon HID headlamps with high pressure washers, front fog lamps, 17 in "Avus" alloy wheels with 225/45R17 tires, electrically adjustable Recaro leather seats, climate control, alarm, electronic traction control ...
S3Matt 13.09.2007
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