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General => Random Chat => Topic started by: scooba on April 28, 2012, 07:00:28 pm

Title: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: scooba on April 28, 2012, 07:00:28 pm: Hi what would be better a R or S3 , I would like a new car and due to the limited miles I drive around 4k pa ,I want some thing with 3 doors and would need to be DSG as my wife would drive it now and again.

I currently have a estate car and a coupe , My wife won't sell the Coupe so the estate will go , our son in learning to drive so will soon be driving himself. So a 3 door is my preferred option, last winter we were stranded due to the snow and having two rear wheel drive cars so this is why I think a 4wd is the way forward.

Last year I seriously considered a ED35 and decided it just wasn't special enough.

I realise the mk6 is almost at the end of it life cycle and will be replaced by a MK7 ,Is the Audi S3 early in its life cycle or is that due to be replaced any time soon. I always change my cars at 3 yrs old and the Merc will be there come October.

We have a ED30 DSG as well and I love it !

Spec wise I think R 3 doors DSG with 19" and metallic grey with Nav is there any other must have options on a R. The ED35 worked out around 3-4 k cheaper but didn't have the 4wd and extra 35 bhp bigger brakes and also looked more special all round imo.

Any advice would be great TIA
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: E30Dom on April 28, 2012, 07:04:40 pm: I'm sure the s3 would depreciate less being an audi, but i love the Golf R... in blue, black or dark grey..
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: brough74 on April 28, 2012, 07:11:44 pm: The S3 is nearing the end of its life cycle aswell, i think a new A3 is coming along later this year so the S3 will follow.

Personally ive had an S3 and its awesome and will lose less money than the Golf R
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: Luka on April 28, 2012, 07:18:35 pm: RS3?
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: scooba on April 28, 2012, 07:54:34 pm: Quote from: Luka on April 28, 2012, 07:18:35 pm
RS3?
I think they are only in 5 dr sports hatch and i really don't like the look .
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: Mk5 GTian on April 28, 2012, 08:07:20 pm: If going new I'd wait for the new S3, I would imagine It'll come out a lot quicker than the Mk7 R. But if buying used I'd go for a Mk6 Golf R over the current S3.

Just need those lottery numbers to buck up their ideas. :sad1:
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: Aweful_Truth on April 28, 2012, 08:47:19 pm: Personally I'd go S3 same as above :)
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: gazbutS3 on April 28, 2012, 08:54:35 pm: S3 all the way but I'm biased :laugh:
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: andrewparker on April 28, 2012, 09:17:55 pm: I love the exclusivity of the Golf R, so that would be my choice. S3s are ten a penny.
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: gazbutS3 on April 28, 2012, 09:21:40 pm: Quote from: andrewparker on April 28, 2012, 09:17:55 pm
I love the exclusivity of the Golf R, so that would be my choice. S3s are ten a penny.

and cheaper :happy2:
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: vRStu on April 28, 2012, 09:28:37 pm: Tough one. and I'd say maybe neither.

If it had to be of those two then I concur with above, I think the S3 is more reserved and may fare better in the depreciation stakes but the new A3 will hurt it. The R is a nice car and a little more exclusive, but it's no S3 i'm afraid.

Could you wait for this?? -

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/audi-a1-quattro-car-review-top-gear-2012-02-15

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.topgear.com%2Fuk%2Fassets%2Fcms%2F07cea6af-cb55-4656-aa46-41b608276192%2FLarge%2520Image.jpg%3Fp%3D120217_05%3A06&hash=0ce35b93397e93b3c9c5a42906a37ea70cd0cf7b)
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: Hedge on April 28, 2012, 10:41:52 pm: Quote from: andrewparker on April 28, 2012, 09:17:55 pm
I love the exclusivity of the Golf R, so that would be my choice. S3s are ten a penny.

I'm with you Andrew. :happy2:
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: Deako on April 28, 2012, 11:16:50 pm: Golf R for sure!! I'm biased too though, as I really want one.
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: Tamiyoman on April 28, 2012, 11:37:14 pm: Quote from: Hedge on April 28, 2012, 10:41:52 pm
Quote from: andrewparker on April 28, 2012, 09:17:55 pm
I love the exclusivity of the Golf R, so that would be my choice. S3s are ten a penny.

I'm with you Andrew. :happy2:

+1, S3's are two a penny, see them often, only seen 1 Golf R thus far
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: david25 on April 29, 2012, 07:56:59 am: If you can afford the depreciation (on anything new) then the Golf R (much rarer compared to the S3).

However, there are plenty of S3 bargins around if you are prepared to look at used, this is a random manual I found http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3825864.htm and would save you around £10,000,
there must be 10's of similar cars at dealers.
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: sub39h on April 29, 2012, 03:15:06 pm: Golf R for me. A3 range is due to be replaced in a few weeks. I think the order books are already open!

Plus the Golf's infotainment systems are MILES better than the S3s, altho I think the S3 just edges it on looks for me.

Just whatever you do, please for the love of God don't ruin it by getting it in white.
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: Greeners on April 29, 2012, 07:59:25 pm: Having driven one recently it would be the Golf R all day long!

I now want one badly! :notworthy:
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: Nodz on April 29, 2012, 08:04:10 pm: Golf R in in rising blue with dark headlights and silver 19" Talladega all day long, my next car in about 2 years time me thinks
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: Poverty on April 30, 2012, 09:03:24 pm: Golf R
Title: Re: Golf R or Audi S3
Post by: ub7rm on April 30, 2012, 09:45:36 pm: S3 but I'm biased :smiley:

The interior quality is much better than the golf, it looks better (more subjective I guess) and just feels more solid.

You're not going to go wrong with either though!