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Re: Decision time ! S3 v Ed30
« Reply #45 on: October 11, 2009, 12:42:00 pm »
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on October 11, 2009, 12:40:45 pm
Quote from: Jules86 on October 11, 2009, 12:14:27 pm
Quote from: BMX on October 11, 2009, 11:49:00 am
all iam saying is that the haldex quattro system is not as good as the quattro system used on the s4 rs4 it is more front wheel drive and thus understeers like a front wheel drive. yes it has good grip but 4wd saps power through the transmision and weighs more.

With the last few days of rain ive been more than happy in my heavier grippier car, even seen a few rwd cars fail that would usually be off in the distance  :signLOL:

horses for course and all that though
Yeah ok..... 2 days of rain though previous 28 days of sunny weather....hmmmmm  :laugh:

On the motorway the rain doesnt slow down my progress much  :laugh:
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Re: Decision time ! S3 v Ed30
« Reply #46 on: October 11, 2009, 01:01:36 pm »
I'm just fed up of hearing how good the R32 is, it isn't;

Any weather, any road, my edition 30 will anhialate a mkv/ mkiv R32. They are a nice cruiser, but I just found mine too heavy - especially in the nose, too thirsty( I was getting similar economy to my RS4) and very breathless in the top end of the revs. Fantastic sound but, when compared to the two mkv GTis that I've owned, just not as chuckable or fun. Whereas the 8P S3 is nearly there, far more agile, but just a little dead in the driving feel. I think/hope the VW will finally get it right with the upcoming R.

This isn't a direct slating of the mkv R32, but having owned both variants of the .:R and all the mkv GTis, I have found the GTi by far the more fun and envolving drive.  

This is of course my personal opinon.........
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Re: Decision time ! S3 v Ed30
« Reply #47 on: October 11, 2009, 01:10:40 pm »
Quote from: Oli on October 11, 2009, 01:01:36 pm
Any weather, any road, my edition 30 will anhialate a mkv/ mkiv R32. They are a nice cruiser, but I just found mine too heavy - especially in the nose, too thirsty( I was getting similar economy to my RS4) and very breathless in the top end of the revs. Fantastic sound but, when compared to the two mkv GTis that I've owned, just not as chuckable or fun. Whereas the 8P S3 is nearly there, far more agile, but just a little dead in the driving feel. I think/hope the VW will finally get it right with the upcoming R.

This isn't a direct slating of the mkv R32, but having owned both variants of the .:R and all the mkv GTis, I have found the GTi by far the more fun and envolving drive. 

This is of course my personal opinon.........

But not Jules R32, just any other...  :signLOL:
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Re: Decision time ! S3 v Ed30
« Reply #48 on: October 11, 2009, 01:12:56 pm »
Ha ha, does feel like that doesn't it!!
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Re: Decision time ! S3 v Ed30
« Reply #49 on: October 11, 2009, 01:22:00 pm »
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Re: Decision time ! S3 v Ed30
« Reply #50 on: October 11, 2009, 01:34:07 pm »
Quote from: Aparoon on October 11, 2009, 01:10:40 pm
Quote from: Oli on October 11, 2009, 01:01:36 pm
Any weather, any road, my edition 30 will anhialate a mkv/ mkiv R32. They are a nice cruiser, but I just found mine too heavy - especially in the nose, too thirsty( I was getting similar economy to my RS4) and very breathless in the top end of the revs. Fantastic sound but, when compared to the two mkv GTis that I've owned, just not as chuckable or fun. Whereas the 8P S3 is nearly there, far more agile, but just a little dead in the driving feel. I think/hope the VW will finally get it right with the upcoming R.

This isn't a direct slating of the mkv R32, but having owned both variants of the .:R and all the mkv GTis, I have found the GTi by far the more fun and envolving drive. 

This is of course my personal opinon.........

But not Jules R32, just any other...  :signLOL:

Its better than the S3 apparently  :signLOL:
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Re: Decision time ! S3 v Ed30
« Reply #51 on: October 11, 2009, 02:25:55 pm »
Well news so far is that as i said earlier that someone was coming up from penrith to see the s3 yesterday, he liked and so got first chance at it. Apparently he was trying to sort out some kind of loan today, he has until 5pm today then I get my chance !!  :jumping:

One way or another i will know by 5pm today.
If i dont get the s3, I will turn my attentions back to an edition 30 ( not that one with the dodgy lights  :surprised:)

Kev.
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Re: Decision time ! S3 v Ed30
« Reply #52 on: October 11, 2009, 02:51:41 pm »
Nice one Kev.
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Re: Decision time ! S3 v Ed30
« Reply #53 on: October 11, 2009, 04:38:27 pm »
Quote from: subaru26675 on October 11, 2009, 02:25:55 pm
One way or another i will know by 5pm today.

It's nearly judgement time  :evilgrin:
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Re: Decision time ! S3 v Ed30
« Reply #54 on: October 11, 2009, 05:02:09 pm »
Right, it's 1700 - what's the decision?  :laugh:
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Re: Decision time ! S3 v Ed30
« Reply #55 on: October 11, 2009, 05:04:16 pm »
Hes late.................. sack him :laugh:
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Re: Decision time ! S3 v Ed30
« Reply #56 on: October 11, 2009, 05:19:15 pm »
Waiting for my email / call  :popcornsoda:

Patience my friends, patience  :grin:

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Re: Decision time ! S3 v Ed30
« Reply #57 on: October 11, 2009, 05:21:05 pm »
Quote from: subaru26675 on October 11, 2009, 02:25:55 pm
Well news so far is that as i said earlier that someone was coming up from penrith to see the s3 yesterday, he liked and so got first chance at it. Apparently he was trying to sort out some kind of loan today, he has until 5pm today then I get my chance !!  :jumping:

One way or another i will know by 5pm today.
If i dont get the s3, I will turn my attentions back to an edition 30 ( not that one with the dodgy lights  :surprised:)

Kev.


So have you decided on THAT S3, and if that doesn't come off, you're back onto an ED30?  Is it me or is that a bit strange?  You either want an S3 or you don't surely?

Am am I right thinking that you still haven't driven an S3?

Sorry if Im prying too much, but thats how it reads to me, and just seems a little odd?

Enjoy what ever you get :happy2:

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Re: Decision time ! S3 v Ed30
« Reply #58 on: October 11, 2009, 05:25:47 pm »
THAT S3 has the modifications i would be doing anyway, ie nearly 1000 pounds worth and the car is a very good price 08 plate with its low mileage regardless when you compare it with others.
If i eventually get my hands on it for 21000, i think it will be a good deal.

Kev  :evilgrin:
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Re: Decision time ! S3 v Ed30
« Reply #59 on: October 11, 2009, 05:27:26 pm »
I have owned both and they both excel in different areas so you will not be dissappointed with either! That S3 looks lovely and is very well priced, that would be my first choice but then again I am a little biased  :evilgrin:
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