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Audi S3 - should Audi USA import it?

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#5 of 9 Re: Spotted One... [quattroporte12] by stinkwords Sep 17, 2006 (1:37 am)
Replying to: quattroporte12 (Aug 09, 2006 5:16 pm) I'm sure everyone knows by now, but that was a 4-door A3 with the S package (which replaced the sport package). Degrades Audi's S line IMO.
#6 of 9 Re: Audi S3 - should Audi USA import it? [kurtamaxxxguy] by muser Jan 04, 2007 (7:19 pm)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Aug 01, 2006 9:34 pm) Yes.   The Audi S3 would not compete with the VW GTI any more than an Acura TSX competes with a Honda Civic sedan. Similar package size, vastly different contents...   The GTI is a very competent front-wheel-drive grocery getter that nimbly slaloms around porky SUVs with ease. The Euro S3 is an all-wheel drive "shooting brake" that will leave almost anything without a V8 or a Porsche badge in the rear view mirror. The S3 hatchback is also lighter and faster than the US-spec A3 5-door, perfect for couples who tend to haul gear and luggage, but not usually rear seat passengers.   Why shouldn't the USA have a practical 3-door sports car? Since the US auto manufacturers abandoned the hatchback vehicle configuration to build more trucks, we have been left with only two affordable, high-quality, high performance, practical everyday sports cars: the Corvette and the 350Z. I'll take the awd Audi, thank you.   Could we please have the Alfa Romeo Brera too? Replies to this message: eldaino (Jan 08, 2007 11:21 am) muser (Jan 28, 2007 3:27 am)
#7 of 9 Re: Audi S3 - should Audi USA import it? [muser] by eldaino Jan 08, 2007 (11:21 am)
Replying to: muser (Jan 04, 2007 7:19 pm) This may be the only place where you can call a 350z and a corvette 'practical'. I guess this make my vw rabbit the most amazing thing ever. Replies to this message: muser (Jan 28, 2007 3:27 am)
#8 of 9 Absolutely!! by bookoflove Jan 19, 2007 (8:17 am)
The new BMW 135i with the twinturbo engine should force audis hand!! I'm so excited, I thought I would have to import the older S3 from Mexico just to get one. Now I'm hoping Audi will realize even the R32 is slower to the S3.
#9 of 9 Re: Audi S3 - should Audi USA import it? [eldaino] by muser Jan 28, 2007 (3:27 am)
Replying to: eldaino (Jan 08, 2007 11:21 am) I should have been more precise. I didn't mean to imply that the Corvette or 350Z are family haulers. However, these are practical for comfortable daily transportation, with room for a couple pieces of luggage for a weekend trip. As opposed to, for example, an Elise, Solstice, or Miata, which will hold your briefcase or your hat, but not both.   Like your Rabbit, the S3 is surprisingly roomy. But the S3 adds so much more in powertrain, suspension, chassis tuning, and spectacular interior -- it's a better package than compact car currently offered by anyone, including Audi USA.   So, Audi, when are you bringing the S3 to North America?

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