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5 Cons Of The Audi A3|S3|RS3!
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2 жыл бұрын5 Cons Of The Audi A3|S3|RS3! We go over a few of the negatives regarding these cars. The negatives in noway out does the positives these cars but no car is perfect. That being said let me know if other cons you guys feel are annoying with these cars! US market never gives us the cool stuff…
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@christiand1942 2 жыл бұрын
2018 S3 7speed dsg bone stock - 2 years of data 25-28mpg winter 27-36mph summer Intake, TIP mods brought me down 4mpg from stock, but when I added my intercooler I bumped way up to 27 -31 in winter. No summer data. Stage 1 tune has me at 20-22mph in winter now...
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
The 7 speed I would assume gets a little better MPGs due to extra gear. And yep once that tune happens it’s all over lol😂. My longest drive with the car was when I went to the track the last time was about 2 hour drive and a little over 100 miles. I didn’t see over 25mpgs. 0 boost and completely all highway with 0 traffic 65-70mph the entire way lol
@christiand1942 2 жыл бұрын
@@DArias I find that 65mph is the sweet spot for mpg. I've driven my share of 4-6hr drives (commuting and rallys). When stock I'll hit 36mpg on warm summer day doing 65 and a 400mile range. I did around 20-22 rallying when stock. We'll see what this summer looks like. I'm expecting 16-18 for rally mpg. 7 speed makes the difference.
@SgtRock4445 2 жыл бұрын
- I get about 300 miles on my S3 8V. It has stage 1+ tune with 393 hp. I'm in europe and run E5/98 super. Mostly short drives. - Trunk is small. Because of the quattro. My A3 8L use to fit 8 cases of beer. My 8P fitted 5. In my S3 8v sportback I can only fit 4. - My stage1+ tune and DSG tune was €750. - Fluids I order Castrol online. You get "50%" off on most sites. - I like my DSG. It's quick :D 4.1s 0-62mph. - I love the Sportback(hatch) look.
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
Nice man!! I think it’s something is this crappy US fuel 😂😂😂. Trust me if we had the sport back in the US I would have absolutely bought one but unfortunately us here in the states never get the cool cars! Also who are you tuned by? Here the best tuners are great but def not very cheap
@SgtRock4445 2 жыл бұрын
@@DArias A local shop. They use APTuning files and tweaked those a little.
@dommycool100 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the beer case metric used to quantify boot space. Sincerely, An Australian Also yeah I get about 600km (370ish Miles) from a tank with Stage 1
@scoronis666 2 жыл бұрын
I live in Chicago and get 360 miles per tank in a 2017 Stage 2 S3 tuned by IE And not sure about why you're paying so much for a tune, I've had GIAC, APR, and IE tunes on my car and have never paid more than $550....
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice!! I wish lol I’m convinced the fuel in our area over here is no good
@devonforsure260 2 жыл бұрын
The S3 hatch is phenomenal. Luxury, practicality, performance. The only issue is that it's a really niche audience. Especially in the price segment. A lot of people want CUVs they'd prefer to pay a little less for a lot more.
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
That I totally understand. I guess for me it’s the whole “I want what I can’t have” type of thing. I would legit cry if we got it here in the states because no matter the cost I would buy one
@devonforsure260 2 жыл бұрын
@@DArias I'd probably own a hyper hatch my entire life if I could. It just fits my lifestyle needs
@richstanley77 2 жыл бұрын
Finally came across a genuine good Audi channel. A few Audi and vw channels out there are TRASH. I bought a 2018 Audi A3 last month and so happy I found your stuff. I will have so many questions going forward so bare with me
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
Hey thank you! Kind words. And not a problem I try and answer all my comments when I see them so lmk about any questions you have
@christopherhanlon4690 Жыл бұрын
I live in the city and get about 300 miles on a tank. So I avg about 21.5 mpg. That's not bad for a 370 hp car (stage 1). On a highway trip I avg about 28 mpg going 70-90 mph. Mobile definitely gives you better mpg over cheap gas. Your rear spoiler doesn't help your mpg.
@bwoisness Жыл бұрын
I have a 2020 S3 with Unitronic Stage 1+. I get 350 miles per tank. I run 93 Octane.
@llyodcollins6342 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed if the manual was offered many more people would hop in the Audi. Manual option for enthusiasts is huge even though the DSG is great
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
I can’t lie, If the manual was offered on these cars idk which route I would have gone. I love the dsg though it’s AWESOME but I can’t lie I miss having a fun manual car but my TDI gives me that fix lol
@weloveyouuaj 2 жыл бұрын
@@DArias they can easily do it too that’s the thing, you can buy brand GTI/Golf Rs in manual, and the A3 and Golf Are pretty much the same car. So idk what’s stopping them to do it.
@LastHumansGarage 2 жыл бұрын
nice to see you, im always looking for s3 videos these days
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
What’s up mark?? You’ve been PUMPING out the content on yours recently. A lot of nice upgrades you’ve been doing!
@spicys3779 2 жыл бұрын
I’ll be pumping some out here soon with my full build from PagParts.
@LastHumansGarage 2 жыл бұрын
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@S3_864 2 жыл бұрын
Bro My intercooler is going on Tuesday and my E30 tune will be very shortly after.. Car is a beast now, your E30 videos pushed me to do it.
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
How is the intercooler bro?? Which brand did you go with? I bet the car RIPS now
@S3_864 2 жыл бұрын
@@DArias I got the IE intercooler, intake Temps are amazing now, thinking of just going full E85 at this point
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
Bro that’s awesome to hear! How long did it take you to get it from the time ordered till the time you got it? I’ve been 4 months now and nothing on mine so thinking of canceling and going with another brand
@jesserhodes1525 2 жыл бұрын
Biggest thing I agree with is the no hatch. Some people need the extra room and it would be a good option for most. Also can’t forget as silly as it sounds some people prefer to say they own an Audi over the vw even though the car is identical
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
I would have bought the sport back without question if we had it here. And I feel that’s a reason I got the Audi just because even though it’s the same car I’ve never had one. Although the advantage of the R is mod for mod is faster than the s3 because it’s lighter
@JamesThomas-bd7kg 2 жыл бұрын
So I really wanted the s3 but ended up going R because of the manual. Unfortunately once I tuned the car the clutch couldn’t hold and had to drop $3k plus for clutch and install so I wish I just got the DSG from the start because so many people over 500ntorque and no problems
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
Understandable bro. Trust me the manual option is make or break for some people and for me in a way I thought it would be too. That’s another thing that kept me away wa that massive clutch job that is inevitable
@bruceaviles804 2 жыл бұрын
Cup holders and trunk size are both HORRIBLE. The end
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
Yes lol cup holders are in a bad spot and the trunk for me isn’t a HUGE deal but If the car was my daily it would be a bit inconvenient
@itsnotstock 2 жыл бұрын
Solid content! I never realized you're right over in NJ! We'd be happy to help out with any parts you might want/need in the future!
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!! Sounds like a plan to me I’m gonna check out the site rn and maybe we can work together in the future 💪🏽
@swiftlywiththemystery 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been looking into getting an S3 but I don’t know if it’s the right time since there an inflation going on. Would a 2018 S3 with 40k miles on it be worth 36k ?
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
Sooo in todays market that’s not a terrible deal. Maybe a bit high by $2-$3k. Only issue is the way the market is, it’s hard to project where it’s going. We don’t know if it’s gonna come back down stay the same or go back up. So if you’re sit maybe prices get worse if not maybe it gets better. It really depends if you’re ready to buy I’d go for it tbh. Take the risk because everything rn is so unknown
@swiftlywiththemystery 2 жыл бұрын
@@DArias well with the fees it’ll be like 40k by the end of it I’m assuming it’s really high from what you’re saying
@swiftlywiththemystery 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely trying to find a new sporty car with a bit of space and luxury but the A4 apparently boring to drive
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the a4 imo wouldn’t be as fun as the s3. The s3 has so many more tuning capabilities etc. it’s a tough market rn because no one knows the direction it’s going in. You need to find the perfect deal. I got super lucky because I bought when everything was cheap. My car isn’t perfect but I paid a little over $28k out the door with 44k miles
@coreyzeynep9224 2 жыл бұрын
Love the video. It sucks we don’t get the hatch sport back here because I feel it would sell really good
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
I would have bought one immediately without hesitation. I am obsessed with them lol
@yashmundra906 2 жыл бұрын
I get 360 miles on Audi A3 8V, Stage 1 Unitronic + RS7 Plugs + CTS Downpipe & Intake. Happy with the mods. I want to go Stage 2 but the gas prices are crazy high lol
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
You’re lucky man! My car runs awesome but even the other day I took the car on a long drive 100+ mile trip and still only was to average 25.7mpg in comfort mode in D at 70mph
@jwen2583 2 жыл бұрын
Was looking into buying a s3. What would you say is alot of miles on these to buy used
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
It really depends. I know people with over 150k on the platform no issues. Best thing I recommend over miles is making sure it has a good service history
@simplybuilt5928 2 жыл бұрын
So I’ve been wanting to swap out my is38 on my golf r with a ko3 what are your thoughts? Do you think I would gain horseypowers ?
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
My biggest advice is to go smaller than the Ko3. Reason being is you want optimal spool with 0 top end. The goal here is who can go the fastest to 20mph
@mguiton 2 жыл бұрын
What intercooler did you go with? I'm doing catch can & intercooler next on my 17" S3
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
I purchased the Apr stock location intercooler(still haven’t gotten it lol) I mainly did it because I got a great deal on one and have heard they’re pretty good. The best intercooler though would either be the DO88 or IE v2 which were several hundred dollars more than I paid for the Apr one but are proven to have the best performance results. I’m debating on catch can next myself too
@mguiton 2 жыл бұрын
@@DArias I got mine a month ago. It had all CTS bolt-ons. I added a CTS downpipe and will probably stick with CTS for the intercooler. I do 034 motorsports Stg2 ecu & tcu tunes though. Also, Love your content. You've been big help, so... Thanks dude.
@jamesterri2711 2 жыл бұрын
You’re so right about the miles on a tank. I swear I cannot average more than like 24 no matter how hard I try. If I city drive I’m sitting at 18..
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
Personally I get right around what you do lol at least from the cars in my area that I know they don’t get good mileage either but maybe we just have bad 93 here lol
@huggystate5737 2 жыл бұрын
Might be the gas you’re using. I was told at audi last time I went to use shell or Mobil. I had previously been using BP and I have noticed a difference in gas consumption
@spicys3779 2 жыл бұрын
Surprised you didn’t talk about the cup holders. lol
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
Yes that’s another big thing! Lol 😂
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
They’re TERRIBLE
@danielmaldonado4943 2 жыл бұрын
I want to put airbags on my s3 an opinions about that?
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
What direction do you want to go in? Stance only? Or more of a performance / stance build?
@loganbowser3869 2 жыл бұрын
I got like 380 miles per tank when mine was stock?
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible lol maybe it’s our jersey gas but the R/S3 guys in my area struggle on the MPGs
@jamesterri2711 2 жыл бұрын
380?! HOW.. I can barely get 24 with mostly highway and if I go in the city and drive there I get like 18..
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
Assuming he does a ton of highway which I wish I did lol would pay way less for fuel if I wanna drive the car a lot haha
@stevenosorio44 2 жыл бұрын
have you seen the eqt tech blog about plugs?
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
I HAVE! I will be 100% changing out plugs to avoid any issues and making a video on it as well. I know EQT was a big advocate for the rs7 plugs as an upgrade but too many issues. And they’re right who’s knows if it’s a product issue or user error while installing. I’m not willing to take the risk though even though I have had 0 issues at all even after driving the car hard and dozens of 1/4 runs
@stevenosorio44 2 жыл бұрын
@@DArias yeah I just ordered mine do not wanna risk anything. Also great vids man! Been watching for a while you inspired me to go stage 2 on my s3
@indycarfan11 2 жыл бұрын
Wait hold up what?
@stevenosorio44 2 жыл бұрын
indycarfan11 eqt recommends running ngk 4905 or Denso 5749 now cause the other plugs have been failing due to the projected center electrode
@erykplewik Жыл бұрын
I want to buy a 2015 - 2016 audi A3 S-line with a S-line body kit. From what i can see a 2.0 has about 170 - 200 hp I would like to upgrade it body wise and also tune it but I just don’t know the things I would need.? I know ill need to put a better air filters + down pipes + sport cats + intakes but is there anything else I would need for a stage 1 tune I know technically I don’t need anything to run a stage 1 but it better to do so that why I’m wondering if there is anything else I would need to upgrade
@azora2144 Жыл бұрын
Im 22 and landed a good job in the UK, im leaning towards a facelift S3 17, 67 or 18 plate over a Golf R MK 7.5... such a hard choice tho
@brendanbartlett6994 2 жыл бұрын
Notifications gang
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
You’re the goat!
@stuartomoto1568 2 жыл бұрын
Could I buy your intake if u don’t have anyone already?
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
Hit me up on ig if you’d like and we can talk there! I have a guy interested but he keeps telling me to hold it a few more days etc till he has all the money. I’ll give you a good deal on both the inlet pipe and intake lmk
@stuartomoto1568 2 жыл бұрын
@@DArias thank u I shot u a dm
@stlrollin6 2 жыл бұрын
I get 335 miles to the tank on e30
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad to hear it man! Lol around my area haven’t found anyone that gets good gas mileage in these cars. Could just be crappy gas idk
@ThatguywiththeAudi 2 жыл бұрын
Bro I have a car seat in the middle of my backseat and no lie I can damn near look my daughter eye to eye 😆
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the back of the car is super packed between back seat and trunk space lol😂
@ThatguywiththeAudi 2 жыл бұрын
Can’t even keep a stroller back there lol.. hey do you happen to know where I can find a used intake?? Obviously I got kids and they like to take all my money lol butI’m trying to avoid dropping 3-400 on a intake ya know and I’m relatively new to the Audi scene
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
Yep! The tiny trunk problems lol. Actually I still have my CTS intake and inlet pipe for sale if you’re interested. Shoot me a pm on IG and we can talk pricing there!
@ThatguywiththeAudi 2 жыл бұрын
@@DArias what’s your ig I’m interested and I’m in Pittsburgh pa so shipping wouldn’t be bad
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
It’s _d.arias
@m1serfreed477 2 жыл бұрын
Im in the Uk and I have A3 1.8 manual 6 speed cabriolet sportline 2015 which is still stock and Im thinking of a stage 1 remap, what else would you recommend aswell as the remap, cheers
@Greg-jm8vs 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget about those manual seats lol
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
LUCKILY mine are all power lol even though I will say manual seats avoid issues if having electrics problems lol
@SATISFACTIONZ0R 11 ай бұрын
Manual seats are lighter and have less issues, so the better choice.
@diegorodri19 2 жыл бұрын
Excelent video!, as always.
@DArias 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you name twin! Lol