R32 or S3?!!

[AnarchyStorm]

Im not sure if this has been done or not but....

I went to my local Wayside Audi/VW dealer today and was looking at an R32 or an S3. As there arent any brand new S3's I was mainly looking at an R32. What would you go for?

[TheLemming]

Welcome back dude, havent seen you around for a hell of a while.

Cant help with the R32 / S3 quandry but wish I had the same problem deciding between the two

[pesty]

Right now I'd get the R32 but there is talk of an RS3 or at least a hotter S3 on the way

>> Edited by pesty on Sunday 11th January 07:39

[FastShow]

Neither, my Leon Cupra R urinates all over them from a great height.

R32 owners _really_ don't like it when they're outrun by a SEAT!

>> Edited by FastShow on Sunday 11th January 11:23

[peterpeter]

R32.


Evo 5 star rated if Im correct.
S3 is a 3 or 4.

[m12_nathan]

FastShow said:

Neither, my Leaon Cupra R urinates all over them from a great height. R32 owners _really_ don't like it when they're outrun by a SEAT!

Certainly don't like it when bit's fall of the seat and hit my car Seat drivers always seem to have something to prove, if it was a race I'd just go home and get out the proper car instead of the shopping hatch and I'm not going to drive like a on the road to make a point (unlike the R driver who got all upset because I beat him from some traffic lights so proceeded to overtake me with on coming traffic having to swerve out of the way and me having to move to the very edge of the road to give him enough room not to collect anyone).

In all seriousness do you think they p!ss on an R32? In evo issue 52 (super hatch test) the R32 was a second quicker to 60 and more importantly 2.1 seconds quicker to a ton www.autoexpress.co.uk/roadtest/evo_roadtest_verdict.php?id=34173&start=2

I fully believe that a well driven cupra R could be a bit quicker accross country but p!sses on may be taking it a bit far. Same driver in each and I'd say it would be much or a muchness, unless it was raining when the VW could get it's power down better.

I also worry about the seat drivers causing an accident when they've been bored to death by the engine note.

[agent006]

There's semi official word that there won't be an RS3.
Personally i'd go for the S3. Get some extra air filters for the tyre smoke from any LCR's front wheels.

[toppstuff]

R32 every time.

But the main factor is the dealer IMO. VW/ Audi dealers are a patchy bunch, with some of them being truly the worst in the motor industry in my opinion.

I would buy the car from whatever dealer gave the best service and seemed the most approachable and willing.

Which is why Seat Leons are more popular. As well as being better value, the dealers are often better too...

[douglasr]

S3 can be tuned easily up to 250+ bhp, and there are quite a few around used (unlike the Golf).

Personally I would have the R32 as it has a V6.

[toppstuff]

Mind you, the £24 k or so an R32 will cost would buy you a Porsche 911 (993) or a Tuscan...

[toppstuff]

Thats the problem with choosing the perfect car is'nt it? That dream sporty car is often so unsociable. You can't squeeze your GF and her two cute friends inside a 911 or a Caterham on a Friday night..

Which is why my dream garage includes a big car too. I had an X5 for a while (which I often miss dearly) Had such a laugh with carrying friends around in comfort and space

[agent006]

Interestingly the LCR was in top gear mag's top ten understeer test this month.
Nothing agains the car itself, i would just choose 4wd over front every time.

[stevieb]

If you are looking for a new S3 they dont make em no more but in march they are launching a 3.2 V6 A3 23k IIRC I was in the procedss of ordering a 2.0 A3 FSI when i saw a press release for the 3.2 V6 so im waiting for a Test Drive in the 3.2

Didnt like the golf to common plus there is a new shape golf here now so the R32 is starting to look dated

steve

[stevieb]

The new A3 0-60 in 6.5 seconds 155mph Max..

Just think of the A3 with Twin Turbos and a few other mods hehe

Steve

[DennisTheMenace]

Focus RS you wanna have fun when driving

[fido]

i'd wait for the new S3 rather than the R32 (a hatch hatch with 4WD seems a bit OTT) - though it'd be the R32 if i had to choose now.

CTR '02

[stevieb]

fido said:

i'd wait for the new S3 rather than the R32 (a hatch hatch with 4WD seems a bit OTT) - though it'd be the R32 if i had to choose now. CTR '02

Audo have said they are not making a S3

[clubsport]

[quote=toppstuff]Thats the problem You can't squeeze your GF and her two cute friends inside a 911 on a Friday night..

I am sorry, I beg to differ and whats more their legs are everywhere which makes the 911 perfect for this task

[mustard]

clubsport said:

[quote=toppstuff]Thats the problem You can't squeeze your GF and her two cute friends inside a 911 on a Friday night.. I am sorry, I beg to differ and whats more their legs are everywhere which makes the 911 perfect for this task

Sounds like heaven even if you cant, it sounds like fun tryin!



>> Edited by mustard on Sunday 11th January 15:59

[fido]

erm, i'd guess i'd have the R32 then... sounds like it's time for me to borrow and read-up on some car magazines.

moving on, i havent seen any R32s about (in Surrey) though i wouldnt attempt to take one on at the lights (not that it wud be responsible to). Top Gear didnt seem that impressed with its driver feedback/fun rating - has anyone given some welly in one - is it easy to oversteer?