SassyRS

Just a feeler really, looking maybe to get one next year, just wanted to hear your views on them good and bad points

Ginge !

sassy they aint anything like a RS, there have no high unexplained problems that cause ya to have loads of cash spent on em and PLUS the have air con, low road noise and are better looking

there not a car any ford fan will like,,,,,, oh and ya wont have the same rust problems come MOT time either

what kind of a person buys a car like that



nice nice cars and great for long distance my old mans mate claims, but he also drives slow so duno if hes word is worth anything

TIFF

There well built and fast.......................

But Boring going from an RS

SassyRS

well ive been looking at them and A3 1.8 turbo sports, But the price difference is huge now compared to what they used to be, the S3's seem to go for 10-15k and the A3's go for 4-7k but in like them both, they both have air con climate control etc!

I know that obviously the S3 is a lot newer car but I just dunno what would be the better buy for my money

Decisions

Oranoco

I would take the 1.8 T sport. A quick trip to JabbaSport and you've got a 200bhp motor. Mate has a T sport A4 with their conversion and it nailed my mates Paxo VTS. S3 is a cracking little car but the extra several thousand quid I would rather save a packet and spen a few quid tweeking the lesser car

SassyRS

yeah thats what im thinking, the idea was to sell the 3dr and get something SENSIBLE

But................ i dont want anything To slow or ugly, so i thought the Audi would be a perfect family car

The more i think about it the more im thinking A3 for now, and then upgrade later.

I'll still have the fez turbo, saff and escos (when its finished) to drive as i wish, but i want a reliable car for family stuff!

Oranoco

I know I'm getting shot now but my A4 has been pretty good and despite only having the wimpiest 1600cc engine has done well. Rachel just got bored and wanted a FRST and the current funds meant it was either or not both. In all honesty as much as I take the piss I will miss it

SassyRS

A mate of ours sells audi's www.croftmotors.co.uk He has a lovely S3 on there but 100+miles tho a steal at 10995

Oranoco

My A4 has just turned 120k miles and it still drives tight and feels nice. The only indication of the miles is the wear on the steering wheel. Everything else is spot on

SassyRS

Just gotta sell the 3dr then i can decide, we have someone coming to view it tmrw so fingers crossed

Ginge !

good luck in what ya decide, you have waaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much cash tied up in cars though, good luck in the audi purchase

SassyRS

Yeah thats true but its better than pissing it all up the wall aye

Oranoco

Could always buy mine but I can hardly describe it as never raced or rallied as I've been known on the odd ( ) occasion to practice heal and toe in it

SassyRS

hahaha, i wouldnt worry to much im sure we have all abused our cars at one time or another LOL

Ok get some pics up lets have a look!

Oranoco

Honestly the 1600cc motor is lame. But I'll sort some pics in a few minutes

SassyRS

just pm them if you want

Porkie

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Sean Bicknell has an S3. He loves it. Lovely car... he has other cars for 'fun' times though. Well built, fast and comfy. Prefer E46 Bmws myself though

BM08

it nailed a saxo vts? wow must be an extremly quick car then!!

Martyn

Id have an S4 any day, dont like the S3 though

SassyRS

Well if i had my way i'd have a RS4, but i havnt got that kinda money

Oranoco

Dope A VTS isn't actually a slow car and in the right hands is very capable. Compare the size of the two cars and it's pretty good going

SassyRS

Them little saxo's are quite Nippy, but its not how fast it is its how you drive it

Oranoco

Here's some pics. Sorry it isn't clean at the mo but it's been used for the stable run.









Header tank looks a mess due to a headgasket failure. All put right with receipts just needs the tank cleaning but I've not got round to it yet. It has 12 months MOT (failed on two tyres and a cracked windscreen, have fail sheet). I have added a set of Pi loweing springs and the 17" RS4 replica alloys. Also has a custom stainless back box (not noisy) and a K&N panel in a drilled airbox. New discs and pads on the front 6 months ago. Comes with Pioneer headunit and 6 disc changer with steering wheel remote. PM me if you have any questions and feel free to have a look no obligation. After about Ł3400 for it.

SassyRS

Thanks

DanRSturbo

My m8's got an Audi S3, got more toy's then the enterprise, struggles agains my RS Turbo, got some quattro system on it which diverts the power between the wheels apparantly. Had the back end out more then once

Not the best way of spending 20K i'm afraid

Nick b

Sassy,
Go for the one at croft motors

I bought one form alex last week traded in my M3 and best decision yet.
The S3 is so much more......................
The interior is lovely recaro's (i have half blue alacantra) air-con, xeons and mine is re-mapped so does not hang around.
The best bit is it handles sooooooooo well.

My brother also got a yellow S3 and again he came out of a 400+ saff cossie, and he preffers the S3!!!!!!!! Not saying he dont miss the power, but all the other bits add up to a more enjoyable drive.

Just cleaned.

I just need 18's now.

Thanks
Nick

GUZZLER

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Nick did you ask Croft about the 18's, i know Darrell was doing some deals on them before.

Nick b

Yeh, they were just to exspensive Ł899+vat . Where on e-bay Ł550 all in, not as godd tyres, but not that bad!!!!

Oh and that 10,995 one is gorgeous!!!! 19's, lowered and miltek, thats about 2k in extras and the colour is lovely.

Just 1k too much for me at the time

Nick

SassyRS

I know im going to see it later

I wont be able to get one for a while yet, but i'll take it for a spin and see how it feels

Gotta sell the 3dr and pay a few bits off then full steam ahead!! Im looking to get one early next year

Nick b

It is loverllllllllllllllllllllllly.
I was so tempted to pay a bit more and go for it.
And mileage dont matter on them engines as long as they have been looked after

Nick b

SassyRS

Ming blue is the colour im after altho i do like silver and black

R4N SS

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ming blue

SassyRS

i was waiting for that

trust you

R4N SS

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SassyRS

http://www.croftmotors.co.uk/sales.a...ntMin=&intMax=

SassyRS

Thats ming blue scott The dark one is Ming blue

GUZZLER

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Very nice colour

SassyRS

Its very dark almost black