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Offline M7AXB

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Edition 30 or S3?
« on: May 19, 2011, 12:53:12 pm »
If you had £14-15k what would you rather have?

Lowish (30-40k) mileage edition 30 in white or a higher milage S3 (50-60k)?

The insurance is slightly cheaper on the S3 and it also has the 4 wheel drive but, the mileage will be higher for the same money!

Can S3's be had for my budget as i've had a look and a lot on pistonheads seem way overpriced :rolleye:

Any help would be much appreciated!

Max

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Re: Edition 30 or S3?
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2011, 12:58:38 pm »
popcorn anyone.  :pomppomp:
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Re: Edition 30 or S3?
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2011, 01:00:14 pm »
How much of a poseur are you?
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Re: Edition 30 or S3?
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2011, 01:05:25 pm »
Quote from: Top Cat on May 19, 2011, 12:58:38 pm
popcorn anyone.  :pomppomp:

Don't mind if I do T.C ..... :popcornsoda:
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Re: Edition 30 or S3?
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2011, 01:59:38 pm »
Ok... Ill kick things off!

Get the ED30, it has more character.

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Re: Edition 30 or S3?
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2011, 02:05:02 pm »
S3 would be my choice. Good old 4wd! Especially if you're going to tune it and go 300bhp+.

Saying that I do prefer the looks of the Golf.
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Re: Edition 30 or S3?
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2011, 03:24:45 pm »
Depends on how you like your car to drive.

S3 is easier to drive quickly, point and squirt, can cover ground stupidly quick on the twisties.

ED30 quicker in a straightline when rolling, more involving drive, progress in the winter can get frustrating.

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Re: Edition 30 or S3?
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2011, 04:18:42 pm »
One Pro for the Edition 30 for me is that it's my favourite Golf from Mk1-Mk6. Where as with the S3 I prefer the facelifts, but they are mega money  :sad1:
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Re: Edition 30 or S3?
« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2011, 08:28:39 pm »
I have an ED30 but would have an S3 at the drop of a hat.

I love my ED30 but I prefer 4WD and I like Audi build quality :popcornsoda:

Sorry!
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Re: Edition 30 or S3?
« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2011, 08:29:49 pm »
I've had/have both and know which I prefer :wink:
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Re: Edition 30 or S3?
« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2011, 09:23:37 pm »
s tronic sport back only for me..

with my practicality head on...

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Re: Edition 30 or S3?
« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2011, 09:44:06 pm »
I find myself having to really try to identify the S3 when coming towards me as it doesn't vary that much from some of the s line audi's
Were as you know when you see and ed30 coming the other way! 4wd is good but the price doesn't justify the car for me  :smiley:
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Re: Edition 30 or S3?
« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2011, 09:49:53 pm »
Ed 30 is my choice, strictly in the real world here....... Fuel, tyres and road tax are my reasons!
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Re: Edition 30 or S3?
« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2011, 10:32:14 pm »
sounds like you have already made your mind up, ed30 it is the gti has much better weight and steering feel than the s3  :driver:
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Re: Edition 30 or S3?
« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2011, 09:04:47 am »
I've had both of them mate an TBH I can't pick between the two. Point to point the S3 is easier and quicker with a superior build quality and generally better feel. The ED30 feels a lot more focused and more fun to drive although it can get extremely frustrating trying to put the power down! If it was an everyday car I would say the S3, but if you were using it sparingly I would go with the ED  :happy2:
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