Audi S3

Mulling over the idea of buying a second-hand old model one - the 225bhp facelift model.
Anybody had one - what was it like?
How was the mpg?
Any problems?

Where can I find out what the new post-july road tax will be on that engine?

Bendihorse

My borther used to have one

This one to be exact: http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=881678

BEAUTIFUL car, was imported from uk with lo milage- lovely spec, full leather in grey. Tight as a drum.

Brother says it was the nicest car hes ever owned, went very hard on him to sell it on.

Bendihorse

Just saw the VRT question now, its 222g/km. That puts it into banf F in June. 32% VRT and 1k Tax for year. Not know how that compares to present situation.

Oh and he said it was a thirsty car but worth it (dont know exact MPG)

tossy

Not an owner but have experience of a 225 one with a decent remap,best fun ive had in a hot hatch in a long time!!! the 4 wheel drive is excellent!!!

pretty hard to find a clean one that hasn't been ragged,also FSH is essential esp as regards the changing of the haldex(4wd controller) oil and filter-this should be done every 40k.

cheers - any tips for making sure it's a clean car? Besides the FSH?

jozi

MarkN on here had a S3, think it was the latest model (is that the one your after?).

Might be worth it talking to him, sure he'll reply soon enough thou

nope - looking at 2001 - 03 - new model is a bit out of my price range at the mo!

Shamrogue

Theres a '01 S3 just gone up on Adverts Cars fs section.
Not mine, I just happened across it
http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=44456&cat=2