written by moff on 04/02/2004
I ran the Audi S3 for 20000 miles and now my girlfriend drives it. Great car, but I find it a little boring to drive. I enjoy really revving a car and this car doesn't. Max torque at only 2000 rpm means effortless acceleration and very fast, but not very exciting as it is so linear.
The S3 is a very heavy car - 1475kg (unladen) compares to 1250kg of a Civic type R. The main cause is the 4WD. The car isn't very good with corners at speed, all you get is bags of understeer, lift off suddenly and the ESP doesn't know what to do!
I enjoyed the car but got very bored quite quickly, I still enjoy the car, but more for long cruises on A roads or motorways.
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Bvz's Response to moff's Review
Written on: 15/07/2005
I read the comment of the S3 and must say that I DO NOT agree with you at all, my question would be if you can drive properly. I have had mine for a year and its an Excellent drive, the 4wd is excellent and I have diced many a times, I also dont really understand the comment of the ESP seeing that it has help me a couple of times in difficult situations. I have driven most of the new BMW and Audi`s as they come out here in SA and there is NO competion if you look at the S3.
<br>I have also taken it on a gymkana once, EXCELLENT, remember the big thing is not to show off and go for time, came fith, which is not bad considering its a standard car, going against serious racing build cars.
<br>I have to say, I am proud to say I drive an S3 an can not see what you mean in your comment, what are you comparing it against.
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<br>P.S I would love for the Honda, that you talk so much about, to pull up next to me.
Sonamar's Response to moff's Review
Written on: 10/01/2006
I do not agree in any thing that you have written , maybe you should go and learn to drive first before making the comments that you have.