"average user" (avgusr)
09/21/2018 at 11:32 • Filed to: audi
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"average user" (avgusr)
09/21/2018 at 11:32 • Filed to: audi | 3
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I live in Florida. What do you expect?
Good morning to the good people of Oppo.
It has been a little more than a year since
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. Through the always helpful Tom McParland, i got this 2017 S3 with 7500 miles on it for less than Golf R money. Since then I have wrote about it
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Under my care, the little German Rocket has done about 12,000 miles in the past year, including the Irma-inflicted 2000-mile trip from Florida to Alabama and back. So i think it is time to give it the 12-month review.
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I think it is safe to say that the “VAG makes unreliable” cars has been the longest running joke in the car-enthusiast world. But lucky for me, the S3 hasn’t had a major issue in the past year. The forums and FB groups have listed a litany of issues from squeaky sunroofs to Haldex failures, but nothing has happened to my car yet.
It went through 2 services at my (brand new) local dealer, and the only issue of note is a CEL (of course) a month ago. The diagnosis is a engine misfire, the service guy said i had bad gas in it, but i always use premium so i have no idea what on earth he is talking about. Either way, the problem is sorted with software.
A nice bonus: turns out the first owner bought the Audi service plan and it stayed with the car. So free services for me! yay!!
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The S3 is great when it comes to daily driving. It zooms up the on ramp like a rocket and it is faster than you feel. If you don’t pay attention to the speedo you would be running 90 without a sweat.
Too fast for my own good.
The backseat remains the domain of shopping or amputees when the front seats are adjusted to fit our fat asses. The Audi connect package (Google Earth overlay, etc.) is fun, and a nice gimmick, but I am not sure it is a gimmick worth $300 a year. As it is, the car comes with google maps anyway with 3d buildings, and it has Apple Carplay, so really it is not a big deal.
The fit and finish of the interior remains fantastic, no peeling surfaces, so squeak and rattles, but I find myself wishing for more storage spaces (the glove box is tiny). Also missing: a valet key and seat memory, which make me spend 3 minutes moving my seat and mirrors when my hubby drove the car. The fold-down seats are great (i did not have them in my E90) for IKEA stuff and luggage for visiting friends.
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12 months and 12,000 miles later, the S3 is still a good car. It has faults for sure, but nothing major. Reliability has been good so far, in fact it has less problems than my first 12 months with my last BMW. So far, so good then.
Sorry it was dirty.
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Last week i saw this in the parking lot in my local park. Audi S6 Avant. Absolutely pristine.
E90M3
> average user
09/21/2018 at 11:37 |
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I quite like the A3 I had in England, I know that’s not the same as this, but if they sold it here as a hatch, I’d be seriously tempted to ditch the 3 and get one.
bob and john
> E90M3
09/21/2018 at 11:38 |
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they DO sell the A3 hatch here.
the cathc: its only the E-tron model (1.4 T + hybrid)
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E90M3
> bob and john
09/21/2018 at 11:39 |
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Ah, I had forgotten that. It’s also 40k and not a manual. The one I had was a 2.0T and a stick.
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average user
> E90M3
09/21/2018 at 11:40 |
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You cannot get a
A3/S3/RS3 with a stick
in any way shape or form in America
. They are all DSG.
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E90M3
> average user
09/21/2018 at 11:42 |
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I know, probably should’ve added that little caveat as well.
Arrivederci
> average user
09/21/2018 at 11:45 |
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Nice review! Mine has been reliable over the 15+ months I’ve owned it as well. The only issue it had was a leaky water pump which was replaced under warranty. I had to replace the battery this summer as their service life only appears to be only about three years.
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average user
> Arrivederci
09/21/2018 at 11:52 |
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Thanks!
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> average user
09/21/2018 at 12:21 |
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Also missing: a valet key and seat memory, which make me spend 3 minutes moving my seat and mirrors when my hubby drove the car.
DIVORCE IS IMMINENT
CompactLuxuryFan
> average user
09/21/2018 at 12:48 |
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S3s are soo tempting but I won’t forgive Audi for not bringing the hatch. Had a loaded A3 2.0T quattro as a loaner a while back and it was literally the perfect car for me. Then I looked at the window sticker
I think all Audis come with a valet key. Previous owner or dealer must have kept yours
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CompactLuxuryFan
> E90M3
09/21/2018 at 12:49 |
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My brother actually drives an A3 hatch (two door!). Would be so sweet to have in the US. His is a 1.8T FWD with a 7-spd DSG. It’s no slouch.
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average user
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/21/2018 at 12:52 |
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LMAO. I don’t know why Audi doesn’t put the damn memory in the S3. Even my hubby’s CR-V has it.
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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> average user
09/21/2018 at 12:59 |
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The RS3 also has manual seats. Seems unacceptable for 50 grand, but what do I know.
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average user
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/21/2018 at 13:02 |
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Actually for the S3 you can get manual seats by paying MORE money for sporty Nappa leather seats. I am like “nah thanks”
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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> average user
09/21/2018 at 13:06 |
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It’s like the Porsche model: upgrade to less stuff!
Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
> average user
09/21/2018 at 13:19 |
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CEL and misfire at < 20 k miles...
VAG cars truly are held to a different standard of “reliability,” aren’t they?
Jason Spears
> average user
09/21/2018 at 13:49 |
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This is your excuse not to share. Tell him it voids the warranty or something.