Audi S3

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 ...
...optional extras. More Recently Audi have released the new Mk2 S3 with a 2.0 liter straight 4cylinder Turbo engine developing 265bhp and a 0-62 in 5.7 secs. Ownership: I bought a second had 2002 225bhp AUDI S3 in march 2006 at £15K which was the market value at the time and are still today going for £13K. This was not my first high performance car but was a big step up in quality, power and prestige from my previous cars. and i was expecting big ...

S3Matt 13.09.2007 · Read full review
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Audi S3 225bhp 2002 02 plate Silver Dark Grey Recardo Nappa Leather Bought For £16,000 Production: 05 Nov 2001 until 01 Nov 2003 Technical Stuff Engine Size: 1781 cc Cylinders: 4 0-60 mph: 6.4 s Power Output: 221 bhp Valves: 20 Torque: 280 Nm Top Speed: 151 mph Fuel Capacity: 62 litres Insurance Group - 18 When new sold around £24,000 I've had my 2002 Silver Audi S3 225bhp for around 2 years now, I bought it second hand for around ...
...I would expect from an Audi at the top of its class. Drivability The car is great to drive and the pull away power and traction you get from the four 225/17/45 Bridgestone tyres definitely puts a smile on your face. It puts down about 221 bhp using all four tyres and can do 0-60 in about 6.5 secs. Get it above 4k revs and when the turbo kicks in you'll feel yourself pinned back into the seat. There's a real grin factor to this until you get used ...

stevesst 20.08.2006 (25.08.2006) · Read full review
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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 ...
...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 side but they look much better if you colour match. The quattro system is great but the esp does annoy me sometimes ...

bergkamp81 06.09.2008 · Read full review
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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 ...
...in for a service at Audi it needed the full one at 36k with a bit of negotiation I managed to get it done for £500. This is a bit of a downside but with service intervals of 20,000 miles its not so bad I get about 30mpg average which is excellent considering the cars performance. The s3 feels like a bigger car when your in it smooth and comfy. I have heard off a few people that the rear leg room is very good, after owning a few hatchbacks this is ...

nickyg63 08.07.2007 · Read full review
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...have just collected my 2007 Audi S3....in one word "amazing". The cost price of the car was approx £29000, which to be honest is overly expensive, but you get what you pay for. 265bhp, 4 wheel drive, 2.0 litre turbo engine and 0-60mph in just over 5 seconds. I ordered the car in Dolphin Grey and added minimal extras such as Bluetooth, upgraded BOSE stereo since there is a lot of equipment as standard - full leather, heated seats, sports suspension, ...
...It doesn't have the standard Audi Quattro system, but the Haldex system. Fuel economy is very good for this level of car, just over 30mpg, though on long motorway journeys in 6th gear, the FSI engine is meant to return mid to late 30's. Rear leg room is a bit of an issue, but if that is a key factor in buying, you may be better to get the 5 door sportline - unfortunately the S3 isn't available in this guise. Audi customer service is second to ...

chanlon1 16.02.2007 · Read full review
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...in March this year, but Audi had taken the S3 off the market - ARGHH - and the updated model wasn't due out for some time. (We ended up getting a TT instead - still Audi). We test drove several alternatives when deciding on the S3 and none of them was a patch on it so If you've got the money (not quite sure how much they are now) you won't be disappointed. ...

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I recently had my license withdrawn for 3 months due to an unfortunate drive home, after the pub, the following week my brother brought a £27'000 S3, Arrhhhhh. This is why i have decided to write a review based on the experiences of the passenger, they always get left out. This car when i first stepped into it was the best experience i have ever had in a car, behind that of the new BMW 7-series. The seats are extremely comfortable, being that you ...
...comfort of the electronic controls situated on the centre console. The seats are also heated which adds to those bitter winter days. With the recent weather problems in Birmingham, the car shaped up well. It heated my toes in less than 2 minutes. The heaters being both quite loud and chunky, are a bit anoying, but you learn to drown them out withthe radio, which brings me onto my next point. The standard 'concept' radio system is smart but like ...

mike_kular 27.02.2004 (26.02.2004) · Read full review
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I have owned my Audi s3 for the last two months now and it just keeps getting better and better the performance is amazing and the drive is very responsive the interior of the Audi s3 is full leather with electric recaro bucket seats and make driving the car even better as you are held in place all of the time. They do tend to be quiet expensive to run av 30mpg on the motorway but as little as 10 if your driving it hard. Anyone buying one might want ...

Dominicbarritt 15.02.2008 · Read full review
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