ian_m Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Need I say more [/ QUOTE ] Not really, the great motoring press that audi always recieves says it all really. [/ QUOTE ] experience's have shown me thatg Audi are a lot better, thats all I am saying VW just dont have the quality of Audi, they are the poor relative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Need I say more [/ QUOTE ] Not really, the great motoring press that audi always recieves says it all really. [/ QUOTE ] experience's have shown me thatg Audi are a lot better, thats all I am saying VW just dont have the quality of Audi, they are the poor relative! [/ QUOTE ] Audi outshine VW in every area except on the GTI, the A3 doesn't come close as a drivers car. S3 might change things though... lets hope so hey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 fingers crossed!!! I like the pics of the new S3 and if it really is 27k or thereabouts, it could be a great buy I may even look into one myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemod Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 But then there was the famous quote from the head of VAG as reported in the FT last year [ QUOTE ] Bernd Pischetsrieder, the cigar-smoking head of Germany's Volkswagen, steered perilously close to a Ratner moment yesterday when he dismissed cars made by Audi, his company's most profitable division, as a "complete waste of money". [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 [ QUOTE ] fingers crossed!!! I like the pics of the new S3 and if it really is 27k or thereabouts, it could be a great buy I may even look into one myself [/ QUOTE ] Got to say...if it's £27k (which is probably the minimum) then I'd rather have a GTi. I think the new S3 looks okay, but nothing special - it doesn't sound like a specacular performer from the stats and I'd be tempted to save my money and have a car that does 99% the same for a lot less money. Then again, I think the A3 is positively ugly and out of proportion anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Then again, I think the A3 is positively ugly and out of proportion anyway. [/ QUOTE ] ....You've just said what I have always thought but been 'afraid' to say, given the number of Audiphiles on TSN. I'll reserve my judgement on the new S3 though regarding its performance and drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Well it's just my opinion. Many hate the 1-series, but I think it looks a hell of a lot better than the A3 and actually like the baby BMW. The interior of the Audi is better - but it's a car, not a lounge. The thing is though, we each buy cars because they're our personal choice, so as long as we're happy with what we've chosen then who cares. I don't mean to offend any A3 owners because ultimately they've bought a quality car that is much better than most others out there. All too often we minimise the quality of cars on TSN - when 99% of them are in league the average motorist can only dream of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Got to say, the 1 series is definately growing on me, and IMO is better inside than the A3 anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 [ QUOTE ] The interior of the Audi is better - but it's a car, not a lounge. [/ QUOTE ] ....I do wish some people on the roads wouldn't drive as if they were couch-potato slobs at home in their lounge. Hot weather brings out the dangling arm (often casually chucking a still-lit fag end into the dry roadside undergrowth! Fingers tapping on the roof to their loud in-car music while other hand at 5past1 on the steering wheel is another one. [/rant] Absolutely right in what you say about personal choices . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Got to say, the 1 series is definately growing on me, and IMO is better inside than the A3 anyway. [/ QUOTE ] ....I'm looking forward to inspecting PeterS's 1-series at the TSN Brighton meet next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 didn't you order a center armrest then Red... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] The interior of the Audi is better - but it's a car, not a lounge. [/ QUOTE ] ....I do wish some people on the roads wouldn't drive as if they were couch-potato slobs at home in their lounge. Hot weather brings out the dangling arm (often casually chucking a still-lit fag end into the dry roadside undergrowth! Fingers tapping on the roof to their loud in-car music while other hand at 5past1 on the steering wheel is another one. [/rant] Absolutely right in what you say about personal choices . [/ QUOTE ] One hand tapping the roof while the other is at 5 past 1 on the wheel. They must have their left hand on the wheel at 5 past 1 then. That or they have bloody long arms. Or could it be left hand drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 [ QUOTE ] All too often we minimise the quality of cars on TSN - when 99% of them are in league the average motorist can only dream of. [/ QUOTE ] That's a very good comment MrMe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Good luck with the new car Sam, looking forward to seeing it at AmD I'd be careful saying that she's putting out 370bhp though.. standard they are 344 (PS I think, not bhp) and the Millteks definately don't open it up by that much. However, only the rolling road can tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Got to say, the 1 series is definately growing on me, and IMO is better inside than the A3 anyway. [/ QUOTE ] Have you spent too much time in the sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Got to say, the 1 series is definately growing on me, and IMO is better inside than the A3 anyway. [/ QUOTE ] Have you spent too much time in the sun [/ QUOTE ] You're the one just back from Vegas.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 True, but I spent all week in the airport, counting down the days until my flight home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 [ QUOTE ] True, but I spent all week in the airport, counting down the days until my flight home [/ QUOTE ] ....How sad is that, mate! Good to have you back anyroadup . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 I wasnt really at the airport all week, but if someone had offered me a flight home on the first day, I would have taken it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 [ QUOTE ] didn't you order a center armrest then Red... [/ QUOTE ] ....Yes I did, cheeky so-and-so! Tip of elbow can be on armrest and hand still at quarter-to-three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 So, it sounds like you hated it there....??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 I certainly did Robin, I have updated my post in the Holiday section, titled "Viva Las Vegas" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Gosh, I didn't realise there was a TSN Holiday forum! I'll check it out . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Well it has been done. The GTI has been traded in (for what I consider to be a very good price at 17800) for an S4 Avant. Should take delivery towards the end of this week. It is an July 04 reg so 2 and a bit years [/ QUOTE ] You got around what i was thinging you may get too (£17800 - allowence of sticker price £500->£1000). So not bad deal. Avant is a great family car imo enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted August 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Well the GTI is no more (well not in my house anyway!). Picked up the S4 today - pics here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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