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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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Engine: 2.0 TFSI, with 265PS, 350 Nm from 2,000 rpm.
Acceleration: 5.7 s from 0-100 km/h
Top speed: 250 km/h
Average fuel consumption: 9.2 liters / 100 km.
Price in Germany: 35,150 €.

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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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And I thought my 1 series was ugly
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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£24,011.5 (we won't get it that cheap) for 265 ps which is the same as a standard STi at £21,835.74 new
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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I quite like that - lets hope it a better drive than the current one

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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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looks a nice mota. ive always like audis
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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that is sexy as ****. still wait for the RS though
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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I'm sure residuals will be just sliiiiiightly better than an Impreza and the interior/general build quality is a couple of leagues above the Subaru too... Remember that a £500 remap will boost that power considerably to a reliable level, at least, it has on previous Turbo'd VAG products and I dont see that changing now. With 290-300bhp, I'm sure it'll be plenty nippy.

Looks miles better than a 1-series.. I dont like the wheels, but apart from that, looks fine to me.


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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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£24,011.5 (we won't get it that cheap) for 265 ps which is the same as a standard STi at £21,835.74 new
What's that got to do with anything?

They're not the same sort of car at all.

Bit like comparing a 3.0 litre Vectra with a 3.0 litre 5 series and asking why there is a price difference when the BHP is similar.
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What's that got to do with anything?

They're not the same sort of car at all.

Bit like comparing a 3.0 litre Vectra with a 3.0 litre 5 series and asking why there is a price difference when the BHP is similar.
Do you read post in full or just skip to the best bits ?

He said "run scoobies run", it was in answer to that. Surely the people that will buy audis will continue to buy audis for the refinement and build and others will buy subarus for the cheapest thrill available.
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it will be 29k
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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i like the looks, and the power, but itl be pricey and is it still FWD?
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TimmyboyWRX
i like the looks, and the power, but itl be pricey and is it still FWD?

In a way yes! as it is haldex 4wd which only kicks in when a wheel slips - i think correct me if i'm wrong
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Looks good - would like to see a front-on shot, to see how wide and aggressive it looks. Very understated as usual though. Could do with larger alloys on it. I hope the engineers behind the RS4 have worked their magic with this one's handling too.
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If its anything like the NEW TT it will be magnificient
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I think it looks really good. Like the alloys.

£24,000 ?????????? More like £30k + extra's. Call it £35K easily.
Power is a disapointment. Was hoping for 300 BHP at least. At least this leaves plenty of room for a RS3. Now that I would consider !!

When they get to dealers, I'll go for a test drive.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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there might be a 350bhp RS version, as there will be a RS version TT except it wont have RS in its name. The engine is a 2.5 5cylinder engine audi are working on.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by RS Grant
I'm sure residuals will be just sliiiiiightly better than an Impreza and the interior/general build quality is a couple of leagues above the Subaru too... Remember that a £500 remap will boost that power considerably to a reliable level, at least, it has on previous Turbo'd VAG products and I dont see that changing now. With 290-300bhp, I'm sure it'll be plenty nippy.

Looks miles better than a 1-series.. I dont like the wheels, but apart from that, looks fine to me.


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As does an EcuTEK remap for the same money! Slightly better residuals but ****e dealer service (as mentioned on here a number of times).
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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So, will the S40 be traded in for one?

That said, a mate of mine has had the new C70 for the last couple of days (folding hard-top) and that is the dogs...
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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volvo's are cool

Gonna get a audi soon, but gonna wait for the new A4 and A5 to appear first.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:31 PM
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And the new A3 sized Volvo looks smart too. Should be interesting with the 2.5 turbo engine in it.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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yeah athat would be a real sleeper as the non enthiusiasts would be never expecting anything from it.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by C2forWRX
it will be 29k


Does look a bit 'normal ' though
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Does look a bit 'normal ' though
So does the RS4, but it's anything but `normal`
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by RS Grant
I'm sure residuals will be just sliiiiiightly better than an Impreza and the interior/general build quality is a couple of leagues above the Subaru too... Remember that a £500 remap will boost that power considerably to a reliable level,
I wouldn't want to spend £30k on a car and then risk it's warranty and residual value by getting it "chipped"!

The whole package does look very nice though. I wonder what it weighs?

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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Sherwen

The whole package does look very nice though. I wonder what it weighs?

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So do I. Make or break time.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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would think it should weigh in at around 1500kgs!!!
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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noooo wayyyy mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Im guessing 1380kg -1400kg
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by AudiLover
noooo wayyyy mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Im guessing 1380kg -1400kg
The fwd weighs in at 1470kg so looks like its gonna be a bit overweight
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The old S3 was 1375kg so this one is bound to be heavier. Cars aren't getting lighter.

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