2018 Audi S3 Sedan / Saloon Review | 1 year review, spec thoughts and ISSUES

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Welcome back. In this video, i'll be covering the 1 year review of the 2018 Audi S3 Sedan / Saloon. I also be discussing the spec options and providing my thoughts on choice and usefulness of spec 1 year down the line. I'll also be discussing suitability of the car as a daily driver and practicality for family use. Finally, i'll be ending off by discussing some of the major / noteworthy issues i experienced on the 2018 Audi S3 in the past year so as to provide a complete, unbiased review of the car so far. Hope you all enjoy, please remember to like, share and subscribe for more.
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@jeffreylee846 2 жыл бұрын

They live among us. I felt that. I felt it in my bones.

@gregorysands4053 3 жыл бұрын

Very refreshing review for a prospective owner, thank you☺

@Valdakyr 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this sensible review. You really know how to boil it down when it comes to daily life issues and cut out the tech-nerd-crazy-stuff (which is also very important for progression and bringing us the cars of the future), but not that much when it comes to daily life.

@Jbk0860 2 жыл бұрын

This guy has a soothing voice. I love a South African accent… Great car too

@ejicon3099 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this review. Thanks for taking the time to film it and sharing it.

@MMBR47 4 жыл бұрын

Great video man👍🏾👌🏾

@poundrick 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing your thoughts.

@richiet7661 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Just a little info for yourself. I have 3 kids and went from a RR sport to S3 saloon! My kids are a little older than yours,10-9 and 4 so only the 4 year old in a booster seat but it actually works really well kids being that little bit older, although the booster seat has to go on the outer seats.

@realvaquero1682 3 жыл бұрын

I thought the booster seat goes in the middle

@morbidgate7 Жыл бұрын

Hey, are your rims 18" or 19"? Which do you think would be better for this car?

@thenotoriousjoey9956 3 жыл бұрын

I see one of these for sale 35k 22k miles cpo with red leather seats white interior I’m also debating vs a silver red interior s4 2018 22k miles 38k which is a better deal

@ramiroacosta9785 5 жыл бұрын

I currently own a 2015 seat cupra with some mods but I'm looking forward to buy a S3 and I really like your sincere opinions of the S3.

@TheDrivenLife 5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks bud! I really try to keep things as unbiased as possible so that the viewer can draw their own conclusions.

@TheCinderellaman10 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDrivenLife really liked this vid, I'm looking to purchase the s3 sedan but it will be the pre facelift as my budget doesn't stretch far enough for the facelift s3, you mentioned the gearbox is much better then the prefacelift, how bad is the s tronic box in the prefacelift s3? And any other issues you have heard of

@TheDrivenLife 4 жыл бұрын

Well Imran, the gearbox isn't bad in the pre-facelift, it's just that the face-lift S3 has a more optimized gearbox that really enhances the driving experience as it helps to put the power down much better. I know you only budgeting for the pre-facelift but do yourself the favor and atleast test drive a face-lift S3 after first driving the pre-facelift then you'll understand what I'm getting at.

@TheCinderellaman10 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDrivenLife does the 7 speed s tronic upshift itself when you hit redline on dynamic mode when using paddle shifters? That would be annoying for me, do you know if that can be changed like possibly tuning the gearbox to get rid of torque limiters possibly, this would put me of buying an s3 or tts.

@Saif600 3 жыл бұрын

Would you rather this or an M240i? I heard these are boring after a while

@rob.ny-la 3 жыл бұрын

My own neighbor has put dents in my truck. My own neighbor. Thinking about s3. Not sure what year. Which is most reliable?

@ChowDownDetroit 4 жыл бұрын

I didn’t get the Sports seats on my S3. I’m sad about it.

@andrewl8199 4 жыл бұрын

Very good review

@radosaw4935 5 жыл бұрын

I`m picking up white sportback next friday :) Thx for review matrix led, bang & olufsen, cameras etc, no magnetic ride good that you have mentioned it`s not a must.

@TheDrivenLife 5 жыл бұрын

It really isn't bud. You won't be missing much by not having it. You are better off fitting a set of H&R or similar springs.

@radosaw4935 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheDrivenLife had h&r springs in my audi S3 8p plus koni shocks with dampening adjustment, absolute game changer.

@michaelford1124 3 ай бұрын

the battery drain sounds like a wiring fault. have you had someone run a diagnostic on the car? also, probably check the wiring with a voltmeter

@dylandegnan4497 4 ай бұрын

Mine does this with the gear thing when I fill up and been driving for a while it jumps out would I still be ok for a software update if my cars stage 1 they fitted a new sensor on the gearbox and knew I had a stage 1 map on it and told me it’s a td1 and they had to contact Audi Germany so think it’s ok for warranty apart from the gearbox etc and engine but anything else is ok

@an3ony Жыл бұрын

"they live among us". this did get a laugh out loud!

@yld2rob1 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review. thanks. I have my 2020 S3 incoming. I noticed the red rings on the vents is that an Audi part or aftermarket?

@mmdc8745 3 жыл бұрын

audi part

@kabouterwesley83 Жыл бұрын

I own a 2018 S3 as well. It has hardly any options though. Only the sunroof and red calipers.

@Valdakyr 3 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for naming the ... lack the word to group these people ... who park 2mm beside your car although there's plenty room in all directions.

@khumbupromo1848 5 жыл бұрын

Very Cool

@philliphoffman3979 4 жыл бұрын

I had the exact same issue with the gear slipping on my S3. Have no idea what it is

@ahessla 4 жыл бұрын

Same issue ! Audi America is looking into for me !

@philliphoffman3979 4 жыл бұрын

ahessla let me know what they say. My dealer could not diagnose any problem which is annoying.

@peterdang9746 5 жыл бұрын

Will you be putting a jb4 on this one?

@TheDrivenLife 5 жыл бұрын

Still a bit undecided at this stage to be honest. I want to do some kind of upgrade but just not sure if i want another JB4 or if i want a software tune. JB4 is great but it has it's limitations.

@SilveryFoxster 5 жыл бұрын

I own a 2018 S3, like you I always park in the far corner of the car park to avoid the dreaded door dents. It must be human nature to act like sheep as on several occasions I’ve returned to find a car parked next to mine when there’s an abundance of empty spaces 😡

@JM-km3cn 3 жыл бұрын

And I allways thought it only happened to me !

@dalton7695 3 жыл бұрын

Happens to me too, unbelievable, when I park in a near empty car park and still someone parks next to me!.

@ABDULMVJEED Жыл бұрын

Hi mate, how’s the car with you for the past years I would like to buy used 2018 Audi S3

@devonmartinbasson 5 жыл бұрын

4:47 Im that guy.... Jokes, i know the feeling, like you say there's always one.

@TheDrivenLife 5 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 always bru!

@mikeriv60 4 жыл бұрын

On your battery issue’s did Audi ever check for over charging ?? Just wondering.

@TheDrivenLife 4 жыл бұрын

They did but it was normal. The issue was resolved by replacing the earth cable. Seems it had some damage on it.

@mikeriv60 4 жыл бұрын

The Driven Life Ah very good. How has car kept up in terms of quality ? I know people say after 80k miles Audi sometime start breaking down. Thanks.

@cozifpv2069 5 жыл бұрын

The battery issue sounds like a short

@TheDrivenLife 5 жыл бұрын

So they actually found some damage on the earth cable which they replaced. Since then, my battery seems to be behaving itself.

@MMBR47 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve actually seen a facelift s3 without a panoramic sunroof 😭😭😢 something was wrong with that guy🤦🏾‍♂️.

@TheDrivenLife 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@disorder_go 5 жыл бұрын

People will park right next to you no matter how far away you park simply because most drivers find it easier to judge the space next to another car (or between 2 cars) than park correctly between 2 white lines that they can't see painted on the car park floor. DRIVES ME NUTS!!!

@TheDrivenLife 5 жыл бұрын

😂 yeah just cannot stand them. And then to top it off they will park extra close to the point where it makes it difficult to open your door. I mean...give me a break lol

@verdeboyo 5 жыл бұрын

😂 they are everywhere and they drive beaten up old cars. On a different note, my 2018 sportback has full specced package but with standard S3 seats, and l must beg to differ about the optional sports seats being a must. I find my seats absolutely comfortable and hugging enough on spirited cornering. Cheers 😊

@TheDrivenLife 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I fell in love with the sport seats the moment i sat in them. They just felt different to me.

@verdeboyo 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheDrivenLife well, whichever seats are the best we both know the S3 is a super car indeed. 👍✌️

@TheDrivenLife 5 жыл бұрын

@@verdeboyo For sure! 🙌

@robbo000 5 жыл бұрын

@Gio Verde I have a glacier white '17 S3 with the "standard" magma red seats... wouldn't have it any other way.

@verdeboyo 5 жыл бұрын

@@robbo000 Cool Sir. I went for the Nano grey and black edition with privacy glass. I found the Nardo grey a little too light. Bloody good cars for sure

@thelaurels13 4 жыл бұрын

I recently bought an S3. At work I park in a bit of secluded area of the car park, purely so nobody parks next to me. One day some idiot decided to park next to me even though they had over 200 other spaces to choose from. Always one idiot!

@TheDrivenLife 4 жыл бұрын

For sure 😂. Happened to me again yesterday. 😒

@thelaurels13 4 жыл бұрын

The Driven Life Annoying isn’t it 😂

@SerbianRapWorldHD 3 жыл бұрын

That screen in the middle...

@bigdickstrauss 2 жыл бұрын

yasus 10km to a liter is heavy 😬

@KenjiLo1 5 жыл бұрын

It’s been a year now, I think an upgrade is due!

@TheDrivenLife 5 жыл бұрын

Hmm...i have other plans in mind. Thinking of keeping this car and getting something else in the next couple of years. Want to do a bit of a build on this car.

@KenjiLo1 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheDrivenLife Okay, mine is due for an upgrade soon..

@TheDrivenLife 5 жыл бұрын

Didn't you just get that car? 😅

@KenjiLo1 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheDrivenLife Got something special on order, i always keep 2 cars on hand..

@TheDrivenLife 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting..will be keeping an eye out for that