SHOULD YOU BUY AN AUDI S3 8P!? *BUYERS GUIDE*

Here's a short video for why you should buy an Audi S3 8P, and what to look for when buying one.

*Disclaimer * I'm not a mechanic, nor an "expert". These are just the things I've had issues with in over 6 years of ownership.

[CarsWithSmithy]

*Disclaimer * I'm not a mechanic or an "expert". These are just the things I've had issues with in over 6 years of ownership. Hope you enjoy the video 👍

[NNJAKIDD]

Appreciate the vids on a S3 8p, not many channels featuring one. A million Golf R vids tho😂

[ADI-pvll]

Finally someone who actually tells you the pros and cons, price etc, well done mate on the buyers guide!!! ;)

[qunkown]

Spot on with the buyers guide mate. Had one of these a few years back and loved every minute of it. Even though I own a W205 C63 now and have had various other cars including the 8V S3, the 8P S3 will always be my favourite car.

[johnnyberglund]

Hi, got my 2006 2, 0fsi Quattro brand new, today 190.000km driven!
Still feels perfect to drive, change cambelt at 12000km, copling slave pump change and did lammels same time! Spark plugs 6000km. Just oil service Once year.
Fantastic car, last day a trip for 400km no problem at all!
Johnny D Bergh 😅

[SsSoutlawSsS]

Good video, looking to pick one of these up soon. The fact you have had this for a good number of years installs a lot of confidence in me.👍🏾

[eugeniozanda]

A3 with 2 doors, such a great car...Independent of the engine, this car has a very robust structure and an excellent chassis which gives it exceptional road qualities and handling...A stunning car destined to become a classic highly sought after...!

[timnetherton]

I had a sportback version new in 2011 - enjoyable ownership overall - the only issues I had were warped front brake discs - I went through 3 sets in as many years although the third set were replaced for free by Audi. Fantastic cross country pace with high grip levels from the Quattro system. Mine came with a panoramic sunroof which was a nice extra. A little different from a Golf R and to my mind a touch classier too. 👍

[Stu]

18 months into owning my one and I'm still pretty smitten with it!

[bircov]

A little advice from an owner: if you're looking for one, avoid those with Magnetic Ride. This feature is needed only if you really want to ride fast, on track or something like that. Otherwise, it's just another thing to maintain and it's not cheap. The shock absorbers need to be regenerated or replaced up to 100k km. There are no cheaper substitutes for them and very few places where they can regenerate them.

[opis]

recently bought an s3 8p, costs more to run and service than anything i've ever had but being only 21 what do you expect, great car, sounds good with a res delete and fun to drive

[rawtech]

loved mine had it stage 2 plus running 380.
facelift. fully specced even rear heated seats

[donnalepore]

I'm a big Audi fan I have the same Audi A3 8p2.0sline dsg fwd I have the five door with panoramic view and different rear light's theses cars are really fun to drive and with a tune you're good

[Dans__R]

Funnily enough i watched your first drive video this morning as im looking at getting a sportback stronic and now you upload this, thanks smithy

[staysinglemyman]

My 8P has now done 146k. I use 0W30 & for the most part, does not burn oil. Between 5k changes I may have to add 150ml...

[eslameddinghalebi]

Really thorough mate thanks all the important things mentioned

[jamescook]

Midland Vw down in Cannock? I’m near Newcastle under Lyme in stoke and currently driving my a3 8p, payed 6.2 on a 51k miles spotless car, just need to start making it MY car now, great vid👍🏼

[jasonjay]

The one I'm going to be looking at is a 12 reg which is one of the last made I think. Were the later engine's revised in any way?

[homes]

Only issue i have with my 5 door the abs module failed had to purchase a new one plus labor cost 1670 US but this car is funny love it

[oliver]

What’s the difference between the mk5 GTI engine and this in the s3 is it just tuned different ?