Comments on: Driving footage: 2007 Audi S3 http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:11:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: 我不喜欢-Blog » (Video) 2007 Audi S3 http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-276958 我不喜欢-Blog » (Video) 2007 Audi S3 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 18:53:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-276958 [...] [via LeftlaneNews] [...] [...] [via LeftlaneNews] [...]

]]> By: AuDub http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-263586 AuDub Tue, 05 Sep 2006 23:42:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-263586 oh yeah, shiznit "..decent cars to top many cars in its class." oh yeah, shiznit “..decent cars to top many cars in its class.”

]]> By: Cheese! http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-263467 Cheese! Tue, 05 Sep 2006 22:51:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-263467 Learn how to spell ladyman Learn how to spell ladyman

]]> By: AuDub http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262943 AuDub Tue, 05 Sep 2006 18:56:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262943 sorry i meant to type "..decent cars TO top many cars in its clss." sorry i meant to type “..decent cars TO top many cars in its clss.”

]]> By: AuDub http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262938 AuDub Tue, 05 Sep 2006 18:55:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262938 true, Audi MIGHT not be on par with BMW or Mercedes but that might also be very subjective. and just a GLORIFIED Volkswagen sounds good enough to me. Volkswagen already makes decent cars top many cars in its class. true, Audi MIGHT not be on par with BMW or Mercedes but that might also be very subjective.
and just a GLORIFIED Volkswagen sounds good enough to me. Volkswagen already makes decent cars top many cars in its class.

]]> By: Zan http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262821 Zan Tue, 05 Sep 2006 16:29:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262821 I should point out that Top Gear tested the R32 and the 1 series, the R32 beat out the BMW. Not only was it slightly faster ont he track they felt it handled better and had more room inside. VW and Audi are not built in the same factory and are not the same car. The current GTI looks hidious to me even if it drives well its ugly as is the Jetta. I do agree howeevr that I do not see peopel in the U.S. paying 41k for a S3. At that price I could get a nice 3 series or an A4. I feel they went a bit overboard with the turbo and really pushing the limits on that 2.0 engine to boost it to 265BHP. I much rather have the inline 6 of the BMW. I should point out that Top Gear tested the R32 and the 1 series, the R32 beat out the BMW. Not only was it slightly faster ont he track they felt it handled better and had more room inside.

VW and Audi are not built in the same factory and are not the same car. The current GTI looks hidious to me even if it drives well its ugly as is the Jetta.

I do agree howeevr that I do not see peopel in the U.S. paying 41k for a S3. At that price I could get a nice 3 series or an A4. I feel they went a bit overboard with the turbo and really pushing the limits on that 2.0 engine to boost it to 265BHP. I much rather have the inline 6 of the BMW.

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262729 ss Tue, 05 Sep 2006 14:36:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262729 drive a GTI then drive an A3...totaly diff cars. ppl bash GM casue allt hey do is change the badge ont he back and send it out. These are two diff cars. drive a GTI then drive an A3…totaly diff cars. ppl bash GM casue allt hey do is change the badge ont he back and send it out. These are two diff cars.

]]> By: Cameron http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262566 Cameron Tue, 05 Sep 2006 10:47:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262566 Reminds me of the mazda RX-8 and the rotary symbols with the amount of S and S3 logos on this car. Any chance of an RS3! Reminds me of the mazda RX-8 and the rotary symbols with the amount of S and S3 logos on this car.
Any chance of an RS3!

]]> By: Guttersludge http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262520 Guttersludge Tue, 05 Sep 2006 07:20:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262520 I ought to take a slow meaty turd on all you tossers who would rather have a 1-series than this... I ought to take a slow meaty turd on all you tossers who would rather have a 1-series than this…

]]> By: Stuart http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262490 Stuart Tue, 05 Sep 2006 05:23:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262490 WTF- 4wd may be better for grip but rear wheel drive is best for handling. Only the BMW has it so that would make the 1 series best drivers car WTF- 4wd may be better for grip but rear wheel drive is best for handling. Only the BMW has it so that would make the 1 series best drivers car

]]> By: wtf http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262451 wtf Tue, 05 Sep 2006 03:17:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262451 wtf how can u think its got a 3.6ltr engine when the video plainly shows a 2.0 TURBO on the engine cover! and yes the r32 has a 3.2 not a 3.6. The 1 series is a hideous piece of shite on wheels, albeit faster to 60 than the R32 but doesnt have the grip of a 4wd wtf how can u think its got a 3.6ltr engine when the video plainly shows a 2.0 TURBO on the engine cover! and yes the r32 has a 3.2 not a 3.6. The 1 series is a hideous piece of shite on wheels, albeit faster to 60 than the R32 but doesnt have the grip of a 4wd

]]> By: Colin from New York http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262355 Colin from New York Mon, 04 Sep 2006 23:28:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262355 That cars pawns every other hatchback on the market! That cars pawns every other hatchback on the market!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262327 Anonymous Mon, 04 Sep 2006 22:24:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262327 so slow haha. so slow haha.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262299 Anonymous Mon, 04 Sep 2006 20:33:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262299 The current generation Golf GTi is superb, and arguably more fun to drive than the R32 because the back end is more active. There aren't many hot hatches to touch it for quality and refinement. The current generation Golf GTi is superb, and arguably more fun to drive than the R32 because the back end is more active. There aren’t many hot hatches to touch it for quality and refinement.

]]> By: Stuart http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262295 Stuart Mon, 04 Sep 2006 20:23:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262295 If the golf comes two years forward then all cars based on that chassis will do like THIS ONE. So Audi have brought a car out which will probably only last a couple of years, whats the point in that?????????? Where the BMW dealership If the golf comes two years forward then all cars based on that chassis will do like THIS ONE. So Audi have brought a car out which will probably only last a couple of years, whats the point in that??????????

Where the BMW dealership

]]> By: Wally Bag Of Donuts http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262284 Wally Bag Of Donuts Mon, 04 Sep 2006 19:58:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262284 cool cool

]]> By: Shaun http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262281 Shaun Mon, 04 Sep 2006 19:55:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262281 And for those who say just get the R32. The latest generation golf is hideous. I've heard that VW is pulling the next generation golf forward 2 years because of lack of interest here in the states. And for those who say just get the R32. The latest generation golf is hideous. I’ve heard that VW is pulling the next generation golf forward 2 years because of lack of interest here in the states.

]]> By: Shaun http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262278 Shaun Mon, 04 Sep 2006 19:52:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262278 I've heard that the S3 is priced at 41K US. Great car, over priced I’ve heard that the S3 is priced at 41K US. Great car, over priced

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262232 A4 Mon, 04 Sep 2006 18:57:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262232 it is not the 3.6 litre. It is the 2.0t, boosted to 265. I can promise you that. Please bring this to the states. I need it. it is not the 3.6 litre. It is the 2.0t, boosted to 265. I can promise you that. Please bring this to the states. I need it.

]]> By: Stuart http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262217 Stuart Mon, 04 Sep 2006 18:36:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262217 A Lyall - The comment about Audi making glorified Volkswagens come from the CEO of the Volkwagen corporation, Bernd Pischetsrieder. He is the runninng the company as a whole including all brand (Volkwagen, Audi, Bentley, Lomborghini, Bugatti, Seat and Skoda). For you to say you have to visit the factories to find the differences is plain stupid when the guy in charge or the damn company is saying they are the same cars. A Lyall – The comment about Audi making glorified Volkswagens come from the CEO of the Volkwagen corporation, Bernd Pischetsrieder. He is the runninng the company as a whole including all brand (Volkwagen, Audi, Bentley, Lomborghini, Bugatti, Seat and Skoda).

For you to say you have to visit the factories to find the differences is plain stupid when the guy in charge or the damn company is saying they are the same cars.

]]> By: Wickedated http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262167 Wickedated Mon, 04 Sep 2006 17:40:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262167 I'm an Audi fan, have always had Audis (currently on a 05 S4) but this new S3 really disappoints me for two reasons- the price, which is way too high for a hatch, and the engine, which in my opinion is too underpowered. 5.7 seconds?? A car this small should be around the lower 5's/high 4's That's nothing to be proud of... seriously, the R32 is a much better choice if you're in the market for a hot hatch. While the interior is fantastic, like all Audis, the exterior on this one seems a bit TOO understated. A little wider, lower stance wouldve helped a lot. I just dont think there is a need for an S3 in the market, it's almost like Audi is milking the same tit too much- S3, S4, RS4, S-line A4, S6, S-line A6... How about keeping it simpler so that prices and market dont bleed from one end to the other? S4, S6, S8. Enough. All in all, I could think of 3 or 4 better choices in terms of price/power ratio. Lets hope this isnt another Q7 disaster for Audi. I’m an Audi fan, have always had Audis (currently on a 05 S4) but this new S3 really disappoints me for two reasons- the price, which is way too high for a hatch, and the engine, which in my opinion is too underpowered. 5.7 seconds?? A car this small should be around the lower 5′s/high 4′s That’s nothing to be proud of… seriously, the R32 is a much better choice if you’re in the market for a hot hatch. While the interior is fantastic, like all Audis, the exterior on this one seems a bit TOO understated. A little wider, lower stance wouldve helped a lot. I just dont think there is a need for an S3 in the market, it’s almost like Audi is milking the same tit too much- S3, S4, RS4, S-line A4, S6, S-line A6… How about keeping it simpler so that prices and market dont bleed from one end to the other? S4, S6, S8. Enough. All in all, I could think of 3 or 4 better choices in terms of price/power ratio. Lets hope this isnt another Q7 disaster for Audi.

]]> By: Madcapp http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262151 Madcapp Mon, 04 Sep 2006 17:24:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262151 That's an interesting theory, Lyall, to justify the premium Audi charges...but the fact of the matter is the Golf/Rabbit/Jetta and the A3 all share the A5/PQ35 platform. You might as well save a bundle of money and get a R32. Audi is overpriced, and overall its not on par with BMW or Mercedes-Benz. Your arguement is reminescent of rednecks I've encountered claiming a Camaro and Firebird are vastly different cars instead of accepting the fact that its all the same F body crap. That’s an interesting theory, Lyall, to justify the premium Audi charges…but the fact of the matter is the Golf/Rabbit/Jetta and the A3 all share the A5/PQ35 platform. You might as well save a bundle of money and get a R32. Audi is overpriced, and overall its not on par with BMW or Mercedes-Benz.

Your arguement is reminescent of rednecks I’ve encountered claiming a Camaro and Firebird are vastly different cars instead of accepting the fact that its all the same F body crap.

]]> By: A Lyall http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262144 A Lyall Mon, 04 Sep 2006 17:09:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262144 Stuart, The A3 is built on a separate production line from VW's Golf. Separate factory too. Only some switchgear is shared but even the engine has unique valve/cam components. Tuning's different, suspension is different, driving dynamics are different- so what's the beef about a 'glorified VW'? Appreciate your viewpoint but you should visit Germany and check out the Audi factory. It rocks! Stuart,
The A3 is built on a separate production line from VW’s Golf. Separate factory too. Only some switchgear is shared but even the engine has unique valve/cam components.
Tuning’s different, suspension is different, driving dynamics are different- so what’s the beef about a ‘glorified VW’? Appreciate your viewpoint but you should visit Germany and check out the Audi factory. It rocks!

]]> By: Javole http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262132 Javole Mon, 04 Sep 2006 16:52:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262132 The 1 series has terrible proportions and poor details. The A3 is so much more accomplished as a piece of design The 1 series has terrible proportions and poor details. The A3 is so much more accomplished as a piece of design

]]> By: sebastian http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262125 sebastian Mon, 04 Sep 2006 16:40:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262125 The great problem of all you Americans is: You don`t need cars like that!!! I`m driving every second day over 130mph on the AUTOBAHN. And its fully legal! Please change your mind, or drive this shit SUV`s forever! The great problem of all you Americans is: You don`t need cars like that!!!
I`m driving every second day over 130mph on the AUTOBAHN. And its fully legal!
Please change your mind, or drive this shit SUV`s forever!

]]> By: fromalk http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262123 fromalk Mon, 04 Sep 2006 16:36:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262123 Deam I just loved this car from the moment I saw the first pictures of it. Deam I just loved this car from the moment I saw the first pictures of it.

]]> By: Madcapp http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262122 Madcapp Mon, 04 Sep 2006 16:35:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262122 That looks like a hatchback to me. That looks like a hatchback to me.

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262099 Veda Mon, 04 Sep 2006 16:14:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262099 The 1 Series looks more proportioned to me. Aesthetics aside, I think over in US the most people would pay for pocket rockets is as much as a VW GT. Any more would get you better cars for the freeway. The 1 Series looks more proportioned to me. Aesthetics aside, I think over in US the most people would pay for pocket rockets is as much as a VW GT. Any more would get you better cars for the freeway.

]]> By: Stuart http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262059 Stuart Mon, 04 Sep 2006 16:01:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262059 My mistake the golf is a 3.2 ltr but I think this is the 3.6 Ltr version of the same engine. Te chassis and 4wd are still identical that includes the transmission (DSG Included). My mistake the golf is a 3.2 ltr but I think this is the 3.6 Ltr version of the same engine. Te chassis and 4wd are still identical that includes the transmission (DSG Included).

]]> By: Hermie http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262033 Hermie Mon, 04 Sep 2006 15:51:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262033 A five-door version would be sweet (and more practical). A five-door version would be sweet (and more practical).

]]> By: Jon http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-262031 Jon Mon, 04 Sep 2006 15:41:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-262031 Very nice. Now Audi just has to fix it's indifferent dealer network. The cars have always been great. Very nice. Now Audi just has to fix it’s indifferent dealer network.

The cars have always been great.

]]> By: al http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-261962 al Mon, 04 Sep 2006 15:03:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-261962 NICE !!! KICK ASS SEATS!!!!! NICE !!! KICK ASS SEATS!!!!!

]]> By: Adam http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-261955 Adam Mon, 04 Sep 2006 14:56:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-261955 I'm usually not a fan of small cars like that, regardless of brand, but this is awesome. I’m usually not a fan of small cars like that, regardless of brand, but this is awesome.

]]> By: Alex http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-261951 Alex Mon, 04 Sep 2006 14:53:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-261951 the s3 doesn't use the 3.2 liter v6 of the R32 (it might get a 3.6 soon, but it only uses a 3.2 now). it has a 2.0T boosted from the standard 200hp to 265hp. the s3 doesn’t use the 3.2 liter v6 of the R32 (it might get a 3.6 soon, but it only uses a 3.2 now). it has a 2.0T boosted from the standard 200hp to 265hp.

]]> By: Stuart http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-261947 Stuart Mon, 04 Sep 2006 14:44:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-261947 Im not GM best fan or anything but everyone complains about GM using platforms to multiple (Soltice/Sky) cars but what about this. I mean this is basically a Volkswagen R32 with different clothes and exactly the same setup with 3.6 Ltr engine and 4wd, but everyone seems to love it. As Piechrider (Ceo of Volkswagen) said "I would never buy a Audi seeing it is just a glorifird Volkswagen". Im not GM best fan or anything but everyone complains about GM using platforms to multiple (Soltice/Sky) cars but what about this. I mean this is basically a Volkswagen R32 with different clothes and exactly the same setup with 3.6 Ltr engine and 4wd, but everyone seems to love it.

As Piechrider (Ceo of Volkswagen) said “I would never buy a Audi seeing it is just a glorifird Volkswagen”.

]]> By: Jay http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-261943 Jay Mon, 04 Sep 2006 14:37:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-261943 Cool bring it over here while your at it Audi. Cool bring it over here while your at it Audi.

]]> By: Jimbo - Gulph Mill$ http://www.leftlanenews.com/videos-2007-audi-s3.html#comment-261938 Jimbo - Gulph Mill$ Mon, 04 Sep 2006 14:34:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/04/videos-2007-audi-s3/#comment-261938 bring it to the states. pleeease. :^) bring it to the states.

pleeease. :^)

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