Any thought on my new interest???

[Deako]

Ultimately it depends whether you are brand loyal as well. I love being part of the VAG enthusiast scene as well, and whenever I own something else, regardless of how good it is, I wish I had chosen the VW equivalent instead.

[81lly]

I'd have an S3 over an S5, I'm sure whatever you get Darren it will be immense when your finished with it 

[R32UK]

Darren,

I friend of mine tried the merc e class, audi a5, and bmw 5 series. He said the audi (3.0tdi) was the quickest of the bunch, but felt very numb as said above. He went for the 5 series in the end  

Although for that kind of money.. might be worth looking at

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3684935.htm

I do enjoy this game  

Just looked at one of them but a couple of G more and a lot less mileage

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-M3-4-0-V8-2008-MANUAL-SALOON-HIGH-SPEC-LOW-MILES-/280820653643?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4162371e4b#ht_1267wt_984

ahh that is nice Darren! Can help have a soft spot for 4 doors and v8 power 

[Greeners]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3740719.htm

 

[DaveB@Vagbremtechnic]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3740719.htm

 

That's a very compelling point.....

[sub39h]

The new gen 2.0T quattros with 211PS remap stage 1 to over 300bhp. I'd pick that instead personally. Less weight, lower fuel bills, same power. With an S-Line kit they even look basically the same