6th thing I hate about my S3: It's covered in beard hairs.

the rear camera stays on until about 5 miles an hour because you might be doing a multiple point parking manurer, so you don't need to reactivate the camera every time you shift into reverse.

Screw that those gauges look gorgeous

Damn, how can you live with yourself after buying a new car and not having that digital dashboard.

The camera shuts off with the click of a button when you no longer need it. The rest of your gripes are just as lame.

I don't mind the rear camera staying on until you go faster. Maybe part of their logic of that is so there is no wait time while moving back and forth in tight spots.

the virtual cockpit is the best.

I came from a 2015 STI and now a 2016 s3 and i love it!. Just started watching your videos they are awesome.

I just got a used 2017 S3 and am loving it as well! To give some feedback, I don't have the sunroof shade issue, mine seems to be staying put (I got it with 15500 miles on it as well, so it's probably something the dealer can fix under warranty). With regards to the backup camera, for me personally I love that it stays on while I'm maneuvering slowly. I'm in Los Angeles, and with parallel parking it's great to see what's behind you as I'm lining up forward after coming out of reverse. As for Corvette's having a front camera, I'm guessing it's because they have a REALLY long nose and it's difficult to get a feel for how far out it is. Also if you want to switch the sensors off sooner, toggle the parking sensor button just above the climate controls (next to the hazard lights button) With regards to parking sensor sensitivity, look around in the car settings on the MMI as I've seen adjustments for how sensitive they are. I forget which menu it is in exactly, but something I've noticed is that there's "hidden" menu's in the settings (well, they're not secret menus, but it's not intuitive that they're there in the first place). So you know how there's the silver ] and [ buttons on the sides of the jog wheel in the center console? When you're in a menu, pressing the left ] will bring up different options sometimes, and also pressing the right [ will do the same. So even when you go into a menu or are on a selection, press those buttons to see if there's any other options available. It might be in one of these "hidden" menus that I found the parking sensitivity. Oh and the job wheel will move up / down / left / right and reveal menus and options as well. Also, if you want the parking sensors to come on earlier, you can toggle the parking sensor button just above the climate area. Regarding the temperature gauge, do you mean the standard engine temp gauge with the thermometer icon? I have the virtual cockpit in mine (sorry the mix up happened with yours, it seems like something the salesman should've warned you about), and it has the temperature gauge. Looks like they put a boost gauge instead thinking it would be more useful? :( For the intercooler, might I recommend APR along with their stage 1 ECU / TCU tunes? Also check out www.goaprplus.com as they offer stage 1 tuning and give you a power train warranty!! They give you a warranty equal to whatever remaining powertrain warranty you have and will cover all repairs. :) Enjoy the ride sir! I know after 3 days I've got the massive grins (coming from a 2015 Golf R as well :)

1. NO, I do not have that issue. Mine is solid and never moves. 2. Bro omg. 3. I don't have this problem either, front parking sensor seems consistent. 4. Again, I do not have this issue, reverse camera view goes away quickly. 5. I dunno, haven't driven my car hard and long enough I guess. My first road trip of 5 hours it seemed fine and had good power the whole time (I have a "tune" though). Are you going to tune it? I installed the JB4 tuner and it made a pretty big difference. In fact, maybe it would help with the perceived heat soak you mentioned. I think overall the stock tune felt slow and the car felt slow until i threw the tuner on. Just sayin'.

I've got a 2017 Nano Gray Metallic. Love it, but you are correct, that sunroof cover has a mind of its own. I thought my wife was moving it to annoy me but...it's definitely the 'ghost in the machine'. I love the car however, looking forward to tracking it at Laguna Seca in the future.

Virtual cockpit was a must for me. it annoyed me that red interior wasnt allowed with the racing seats, also I regret not getting the folding mirror option.

Also, it's supposed to stay on, I personally love it. When I'm trying to parallel park or do 3 point turn, I don't want it to turn off, I want to know how far certain things are away from all sides of the car. Have you noticed the sun roof slightly opens by itself ?

I had my tech make the oil temp available in the regular toggle menu. Audi forums have a whole list of VAGCOM changes you can make. I also have the front LEDs enabled when the turn signals are on because I hate the look of it when one turns off. I had the exhaust valves opened at all times as well.

Good review I'm an owner of a 2013 Subaru wrx and he is correct about the long list of complaints I have! I'm seriously considering buying a leftover 2019 s3 at the moment so I appreciate an owner's insight.

I've got an S3 and there are some things I'd like to see improved but most of the things you've mentioned are not Audi's fault other than the sunroof thing (which I don't actually have). 5mph is reasonable for the rear video, the cockpit is your own fault (it says it all over the Audi literature and was basically the only extra I was recommended as a must have) and the parking sensors would be so annoying if they went off too early. I've seen cars where the parking sensors are too sensitive and it's so annoying. And finally the virtual cockpit has a lot more information so you get engine temp but it's not been a problem for me, if anything my engine being too cool is usually the issue.

You can’t adjust sensitivity on the sensors? I know in my 16 A6 you can.

how do you feel about the mk7 golf r?

I agree that a front camera would be a nice improvement. I’ve looked into aftermarket ideas. Number 7 of hates-no seat memory. What a pain as we have two drivers that have completely different sizes and driving positions. If you come up with a fix for that, I’m all in.

Ciao, scusa, volevo chiederti dove è possibile acquistare i pezzi estetici e meccanici per Audi a3 2017. Potresti dirmi dove li acquisti tu?

In the settings you can remove the delay that you are having to remove the rear camera once you drive forward again

Nice wheels! Which ones are those?

Don't have the problem with the sun roof blind. I like the virtual cockpit as it shows instructions for the sat nav and digital mph as well as the normal dials. It is sometimes difficult to see if the sun is shining on it though.

The sunroof blind glids in runners, try gently pinching the runners at the front (both sides) with a pair of pliers with tape on them to avoid damaging the runners finnish......This will tighten them and stop the blind sliding backwards.....

Did not know about the oil display on lap timer (going outside now to see if my 2016 has it)

2018 Golf R comes standard with the same Virtual Cockpit. Next, you should probably check your work after ordering a car. Hope this helps.

Definitely need a front mount with this or upgrade the side mounts for auto cross

same issue with the sun roof lol and so are others on the forums

Was that the no quarter tool cover in your intro??

I got a P3 gauge to monitor the coolant temp, AFR, Intake temp, 0-60. I understand this is an additional product but it works great in the vents to provide the info wanted.

sorry on the dash, and thanks for the heads up

The rear facing camera shutoff speed can be altered via OBDeleven, Carista, VCDS etc

what are the name of your rims

The backup camera persistence seems to happen if you don't have, say something else running, like nav, or the infotainment.

My ex golf gti 7 does the same thing with sunroof cover! I bought an s3 and hoped that didnt happen! I see it will still continue busting my b...s

In addition, the RS3 also needs the Technology package with VP... you would think it would be standard equip.

I have the same problem with the sunroof!!

Blake. How do you feel about you Audi S3 not being equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission?

I just got an S3 2017, should I get an aftermarket exhaust or a resonator delete?

Haha I have the virtual cockpit. It's nice. My sun roof does the same. Virtual cockpit has a temp meter always that's not apart of the LCD screen.

Not having a The temp gauge would bother me a shit load... especially living here in Phx, AZ.. when it hits 120F and your stuck in traffic

loving my s3. Pity you aint got the virtual cockpit as it's really handy.

Is that not the temperature on the bottom of the little screen when you’re on the lap timer screen?

Glad to see u made the switch from wrx to Audi..the Interior absoulty destroys Subarus the ej motors are too sensitive as well the gti/s3 can make nice power on stock internals and injectors.

I have the same sunroof issue in the GTI

The camera turns off when you hit a certain speed. It stays on because it thinks you're still parking.

That’s funny about the sunroof.....I have the same issue with mine

With parkig aid it actually stops the car and check the sensors to see if they have rock chips and or r dirty

1. Not an issue in my S3 2. In australia the virtual cockpit comes standard across the range. Not sure why in America its an option lol. 3. I also feel that the parking sensors dont pick up parking blocks to avoid scraping the front bar. Its not really an issue for me though. As soon as i see that my car's ass is in behind the end of the parking lines i stop. I do wish Audi had a front facing camera on the S3. 4. I dont find this a huge issue as it will disable when you hit a certain speed, or you can manually switch it off by pressing the parking sensor button. 5. I havent experienced this as i probably dont drive the s3 hard enough lol.

You said rear sensor stays on to long and front sensor don't turn on fast enough.. if your moving fast hit the sensor button, that simple.. or off as you want. 👍

Quick question - do these cars come standard with Nav? I'm assuming not since it looks like the "technology package" is what has the virtual cockpit along with Navigation? According to the builds i see on the Audi website... With that said, if you use apple car play or android auto are you able to just use that to act as your gps on the retractable screen on the dash? Or did this car come with Nav as well it's just on the dash screen? Like the car and channel btw - looking to purchase an audi myself soon so i was curious about this. Thanks!

NUMBER 6: YOUR BEARD...

For the virtual cockpit you can always go in an Audi center and ask them to install one 😉 But you need to pay

I saddly sold my unregulated S4 so no top speed issues in Germany. Will be getting S3 in Sept and immediately unrestricting it. Only gripe you have is the intercooler, and I think it is probabbably the way you drive. Some said same of the S4, but I went from Austria, Germany, Holland, Belgium, France border with UK at top speed, only stopping only for fuel. No issues with heat problems. Belgium fuel is a lot cheaper than Holland

I don't like that it blows hot air in my face. My Passat diverted hot air until it cooled then directed it at you. I also don't like that it won't stay in cabin circulation mode (although it does supposedly stays in semi recirculation) between startups.I wish the moonroof could vent opening in the back. I don't like the door lock button press imprints on the rear doors handles, they should be flush. Wonder if anyone has bondoed them flush.I wish it had a tiny tiny bit more legroom in the back.I wish I could switch the volume control to the left side of the steering wheel too.

this may sting a bit but the virt cockpit has a coolant temp gauge and oil temp gauge. not certain but u may only get a light indicator at high temps

You Should install Virtual Cockpit its the best gauges i have ever seen

dood i def hate the parking assistant on my 2018 S3! it even slams on my breaks sometimes when im backing up!

the thing with the rear view camera is normal, it thinks you're still parking your car and it will turn off as soon as you hit 2nd gear so it knows you're not parking anymore

My S5 Sportback has a front facing camera, it's a shame the S3 can't have it

“Usually innovation comes from European countries.. and then America jacks it” BASED lmfao

How can you hate an Audi?

“America jacks it!” should be our country motto

Great intro song. ZEP :)

In South Africa, you spec it with a cockpit from 2017 models

For me I hate the electronic handbrake and the numb steering so you can't feel the road through the steering wheel.

You have button on your front dash to activate front sensors so the don't bug you every time, also push the sensor button to turn off sensors if you want too.. very easy

The only one I agree with is that over heating at the track. My oil temp got to 275 F after three or four laps at Sebring! Big issue in my book! The only one I would also add is the 6 speed DSG. Wish my 17 was 18 just for that reason!

I just got an s3, but the front grill comes with a license plate frame that's part of the grill and can't be removed, did you special order yours or did it come like that factory? I've been looking around to buy the grill without the plate frame but haven't found anything. @blakesgarage

Instead of waiting for the camera to go off at 5 MPH hit the radio switch, on the center console, then it will go off. I figured that out just by messing around with it.

It has ONE Intercooler. It doesn’t have a twin scroll turbo.

Theres a button to turn off the rear camera when youre in drive. Its by the hazard lights, just play around with it

Really nit picking. The sunroof? Are you serious. I just got a 2019 s3 and I love it. I deliberately didn’t get the virtual cockpit because I didn’t want nav. The two are a package. Why would anyone need nav in 2019 with Apple CarPlay. I have Waze thru Apple CarPlay. S3 is a beast. I love it.

Does the sound of the exhaust not bother you inside the car? Its so loud.

1: Yeah, agree that it's annoying 2: Your stuff up for not doing your homework, not a fault of the manufacturer 3: Learn how to park. Point them down to save your arse is only going to pick up all sorts of stupid shit 4: How the hell labours around their DSG car at 5kmh, that's slower than walking pace! and learn how to park 5: Pushing 40 degrees ambient, what do you expect. Have you owned a turbo or supercharged car before. 6: Yes, real temp gauge would be awesome.

That really sucks that you didn't get the Virtual Cockpit.

come on man who needs a camera up front in this small car

Love the tech on these cars, but all the electronic gadgetry will cause some expensive repairs for some folks down the line. No doubt only Audi will be able to fix a lot of it for an extortionate price of course.

2016 here. Number 1: nope. Number 2: wasn’t a thing for the 2016, but I don’t mind the regular dials. 3: mine pings for everything. The front sensors might need recalibrating. Also, with VCDS you can adjust the sensitivity. 4: it’s designed to stay on to 15khm but you can decrease it or increase it to 25kmh in VCDS. I personally prefer mine on longer after backing out and leaving in case someone’s behind me. 5: If it’s tuned or you’re racing it, you’re better off with a new intercooler anyway. And downpipe. No issues with temps here and I’m in FL on stock intercooler with stage 1 APR with an ECS intake, but then I don’t race it.

3m baby drawer lock - fixed sunroof

I was pissed when I forgot to add HEATED SEATS, but in contrast I did get the cockpit. Mine is 2017 black S3 Sedan. It's brutal!

It should come with a shaver for some customers...

I own this car as well. The only bad things about this car is the 6spd transmission, poor assembly of interior materials, manual adjustable S Sport Seats, occasional rattles, jerky shift from 2nd to 3rd gear, and the excessively detuned engine are what ruin this car. Besides that this thing is amazing. Absolutely amazing daily driver, fantastic maintenaince, and insane tuning potential.

So question for you, why didn't you go back to the dealer for the gauges thing? I would of been all over the dealer for that b.s.

A front facing camera.. we have two of those built in mate

What I hated about my 2015 S3 (not in any order) 1. Engine doesn't rev past 4k while parked in neutral. So much for revving it for your friends. 2. You put a cell phone on the passenger seat, the car keeps beeping telling you to put the seat belt on it. 3. The transmission shifts for you at redline no matter what mode its in. 4. The center console upshift and downshift gear selector orientation is backwards (all audi's are like this). Up should be for downshift, not upshift. 5. My brake rotor inner hubs started rusting looked bad. 6. The HVAC system. It was impossible for me to get a decent "Auto" climate control setting (or any setting for that matter even manual). The center vents only blew out cold air even in the winter with the heat on. It's 50 degrees out and you want some warm air, You have the climate control set to auto 71 degrees and the car is blowing cold uncomfortable air in your face from the center vents, while blowing warm air out the other vents. Try to turn it up to like say 74 to get the center vents to blow out warm air and the cabin becomes too hot. 7. Not so good fuel mileage I thought it was good at first but I now have a vehicle now that weighs 1000lbs more, performs just as well (actually feels faster) , and gets the same if not better fuel mileage 8. Small fuel tank (14 gallons is too small). But I guess all cars this size have fuel tanks around that size now. My 2001 BMW 330i had a 16 gallon tank. 9.The sunroof sunshade is perforated allowing sunlight in. 10. inconsistent launch control. Only used it about 6 times, but only about 2 times it launched like I would have expected. I got bored of the car and got rid of it after 3 years and 3 months. For such a fast car it felt boring. Plus the car was way too small for my 6" 200 lbs frame. I would rub against the steering wheel entering the vehicle causing these horrible creases in the leather.

Do you have an Instagram for the S3?

Why would you need a front facing parking camera? And I think your sunroof is broken because mine is just fine.

My GTi does the same thing with the sunroof. Must be a MQB thing.

The only thing I hate about your Audi is that it's not your old Subaru. But that's because I have a Subaru not an Audi. Anywho, I'm a big fan so keep up the good work.

Those problems are a shame for a premium price like the Audi. No sunroof issues even with my VW and my Subaru rear view cam is off immediately after moving out of Reverse.

Audi can do the front facing camera, They could also do the standard virtual cockpit....but they want you to progress to some of thier more expensive models. This is very common in the automotive industry across all manufacturers. Sure BMW could put all the tech. from a 7 series into a 325i, but then why would anyone buy a 7 series?

I have none of those issues in my 2019 Audi S3 maybe those issues were addressed in my model.

Your beard is overdue for some maintenance.

My front parking sensors would have gone off well before yours do, yours may be faulty.

I just hate that. I couldn't get it without the sunroof and can't get a manual. Also a 50K car without homelink or puddle lights? cheap! But it sure goes, stops and turns nice for a stock car.

amateur hour with that backup cam lag

Ha....do your research before buying next time!

An intercooler aint gunna do shit for your oil and water temps bud 😂

Fn BS at 3:53. GM developed HUD in 80's and became common in '97 and forward. 10-12 yrs later it was jacked by the Germans (GM - 1st used it in 1988 on Olds Cut. Sup..)