Audi S3 Quattro 225 PS

just got it today, what a machine !! very quick and lovely interior.its the 225bhp version but has revo serial port switch that takes it to 265 bhp.

i would definately recommend one of these cars, it corners like its on rails

Understated but goes like lightening. A fabulous machine.

Haven't driven anything better in many years

great wee car plenty power and sits on the road . never let me down still get over 30mpg try one youll like hold money good 5 star

I normaly only keep my cars 6 to 12 months , but I've had my Audi S3 Quattro 225 PS 3 and half years. Its an awsome machine , had a remap wich is a most have..

Audi s3 2001 is awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fantastic motoring from day one... handling and rapid response if needed at the lights... good on fuel.

Services are just terrible. They wanted £550 for a service with the plugs being changed... I ' m keeping my Audi S3 for many a year to come so take it to a trusted garage and only pay a third for the service using all genuine Audi parts... lastly... much better than the golf r32, I ' ve had one.

Much more sexy looking than the new shape s3.... the germans aint all that bad after all.

I have owned a year now, it is the 210 version what matters is the torque which is the same as the 225, and pulls quite well. Have it all standard, appart from forge split R dump valve, quite safe to use and its adjustable. Its classy and sporty combined, it holds its value, less common than your regular VW. Therefore slightly unique.

Where do I start? Well performance wise it uses the same 1.8 turbo 225bhp found in its cheaper cousin the Seat Leon Cupra R, but the Audi has the quattro system and therefore a far better grip in the dry but even better in the rain. It's quicker than the Cupra R - 0-60 for the cupra is 6.8sec and the s3 is 6.4sec, even though the Audi is slightly smaller it's a heavier car than the Cupra R - this puts the S3 with cars like the Astra VXR. The VXR has 15bhp more than the S3 evan though it uses a 2.0 turbo compared to the 1.8 turbo in the S3, but it's still not a faster car and the vxr is outclassed by the sheer quality of the S3. You can also tune the S3 past its standard 225bhp very easilyy and depending on the chip fitted you can bring it up to 260bhp and if you want to really start modifying for serious performance you can get 380+bhp maybe more. There are two S3 models - the early models have 210bhp and do 0-60 in 6.6sec as opposed to the 225s 6.4sec and the top speed on the 210 S3 is about 5mph slower than the 225 S3. Audi also made slight changes to the suspension on the 225 S3 so it handles better than the 210 S3 as well as a few other small changes. This shouldn't put you off the 210 S3 model as it's still as good but you will have to pay more for the 225 S3 as they are the later model cars and most will have lower milage compared to the 210 S3. I recommend the S3 as it's a better option to go for in the A3 range than say the 1.8 T Sport Quattro 180 as the S3 has more power, is faster and looks better thanks to the exclusive flared arches, S3 bodykit and excellent sport seats. One more thing the S3 is not easily replaced like the Golf R32 as you can not go into an Audi dealership and just buy an S3 bumper or skirts without a logbook showing you own a s3. There are maybe some dealers that let you but I was told none do and I'm glad because there's no need to have a fake when the genuine thing is 10 times better.

The Audi S3 Quattro 225 PS is a generally well put together car. I had the BHP increased to 290BHP at 25,000 miles and have currently covered 65,000 miles. Fuel consumption is very good as I don't use the power very often so I tend to get 35-39MPG.

Would I buy another Audi - yes - but for now I'm quite happy.

I used to drive my ex girlfriend's S3 all the time which is one of the reasons why I've just bought one myself. I have driven a lot of quick cars but the S3 is different. It goes quickly but gives you confidence that it knows what its doing. I have taken this car to 140 and my ex had it to 150 on the way back from France one time.

I love everything about this car. The interior, the exterior, the performance, what else do you need? It's fairly reliable. You get a hell of a lot of car for your money and the mpg isn't too bad considering.

I am not flush with money but I have done all I can to purchase this car and get insurance. I am 23 and now own one of my dream cars.

HAD MY SILVER Audi S3 NOW FOR 8 MONTHS,I ENJOY EVERY MOMENT DRIVING IT,THE HANDLING IS GREAT,PERFECT INTERIOR,LOW PROFILE LOOKS BUT TO THOSE THAT NO A REAL BEAST!100% SATISFIED,BUT FEEL SERVICING COSTS ARE OVER PRICED AS YOU HAVE TO USE AUDI GARAGES TO KEEP YOUR WARANTY.