2015 Audi S3 here just about to cross the 100K mile mark. Other than having to replace a front CV joint around the 60K mile mark, the car has been basically problem-free

Funny I decided on the 8v s3 as my next car right as you upload a buyers guide, from one Scot to another keep us the great content mate

Fantastic video, and great job getting to the point!

Great clear vid thanks guys

I have an Audi S3 l had the water leak he mentioned if you get the work done at the main dealership Audi the cost do the work will cost £1250 a lot of so l would definitely check l took my car to Audi to let them do a health check and if there is a problem send it back to the dealer if it’s still in warranty. Great car love it and a great video keep them coming 👏🏾💯👍🏾👊🏽

I have a 2014 s3, 144 xxxkms on the clock, bought it with 110 xxxkms, waterpump broke 2weeks ago, only problem ive had, has tcu and ecu tune, goes hard all day everyday especially from stop, flooring it from 110km/hr feels gutless

Out of the USA here, I own a 2015 (DSG/Sedan). One thing to mention (there's also a TSB) but after reversing and then going into drive, especially after turning wheel to full lock, there's a click noise from the wheel bearings, TSB says to remove them, clean the surface area they are bolted to and it should fix it.. seems the only real fix is replacement.. cost adds up alot once you start replacing more than one.. BE ON THE LOOKOUT! I will say I have loved this car much more than I thought I would, very highly recommend

Nice vid bud

Really considering one of these next. Think they look far more subtle than a Golf R

Love an Audi 💓💓💓

i like the scottish accent but also the guide

The thermostat and water pump are part of the same housing on these although available separately are usually replaced together. So if ones been done there's a good chance both have 👍🏻

I have an 2015 8v s3 6speed DSG. How can i know if my haldex is ok or not? Im doing bad times from 0 to 100 km/hr launch control (4.8 second but i am stage 2 Ecu and Tcu) i think maybe the haldex is not working well. I think being in stage 2 i should be doing less than 4.3 or 4.2 seconds. Please help to know if my haldex is working well

Hello be buying audi s3 2017 with 40k had it a month now and just had to replace thermostat housing and water pump as it was leaking luckily had rac warranty on it 😀

In Australia here . Looking at a 2014 Lotus Grey S3 sedan. She’s negotiable on price, one lady owner, fastidiously maintained. Going to look at it this week. Fingers crossed it’s a sweet car, and I’ll be asking her about the thermostat & water pump in addition to the Haldex.

2015 s3 dsg with mag suspension @80k km. Had it leak coolant a couple of times over the 4 years ive owned it, more of an annoying issue to top up. Haven’t needed to replace the thermostat/water pump yet. No other issues.

Do you know a low oil pressure problem these have and what the fix is?

Best place to find this in dsg ?

I have a manual s3 stage 2 my gearbox is fine and never heard of others having issues with gearbox either

Hi , we are looking to buy an Audi S1 and an Audi rs6 c7 and major issues or anything to look for?? Thanks.

P3030 code on 2014 S3, cylinder 3 misfire?

Wanted to check if there are oil leak issues? Thinking of getting a 2010 auto model.

Were u the guy who posted about the purple s3 emblems on 8v forums on facebook?

Where did you get that grill 😍

I'm stuck, do I get a manual? As I am a driver and really want to get a manual again. But I've heard good things of the DSG. I'm torn!

2016 3dr (PFL) here just crossing 116k - knocking can also come from your rear parcel shelf. Took me ages to work out where it was coming from and a simple change of position on the whels string so the rubber stop underneath is pushed down onto the shelf by the tailgate solves it. Highly recommended car

Unfortunately here in the U.S S3's are only Automatic

bought one with 170k kilometers i think it in goof condition

I have been told they suffer from oil burning issues is this right?

Hello. Have a audi a3 2018 1.5 tsfi auto . Have a issue with a creaking front end when turning at low speed if parking at nearly full lock. Audi dealer says its normal for these a3 from this age to have same sound just spray on lubricant spray on bushes they say...but looking at alot of forums and says its the bushes or top mountings causing this. Any ideas mate that would help? No issues with driving or play in the steering just a creaking and groaning noise

thank you for the info on the s3 maunal gearbox im a real driving pureist and am looking at getting a facelift s3 manual

I have it and I’m experiencing front end click noise as I turning right and left and also a knock noise at the front

1 question i seem to be hrearing a defective wheel bearing sound had mins since 2016

S3 or m135i m140i. I know the BMW is rear wheel drive but is the S3 fun and family ish friendly?

True got 2017audis3 had to change water pump and coolant. Cost me almost $3000

I've owned my 2018 S3 for 3 years now, 53k miles. Couple of items that have been missed, though minor. Car rattles can be a thing. The sunroof is the most common and I've found that it's the way you wash it. If there is too much pressure from the car wash or if you directly spray the sunroof edges with the pressure washer, you'll wash out the grease. This can be fixed by regreasing. Also, I've had issues with fuel line rattles near the front passenger side. Audi has a TB on this and they cover it with padding. Finally I've had an issue with my front prox sensor. It can go out of calibration. Only Audi can recalibrate it.

I would not but why that looked like that……

2016 S3 here in the US - had it since Oct 2016 and zero issues yet. I heard about the water pump maybe being a problem sometime, but nothing yet. Not manual unfortunately and no hatchbacks here, so no rear wiper to worry about. The only thing seems to be passenger airbag sensors but there’s a recall on those. I might jinx myself saying this, but after hearing horror stories about maintenance and fixing stuff before I got it - it’s been the most reliable car I’ve owned. Couple of notes: anyone reading this in cooler climates - if they try to sell one with Pirelli P Zeros - get them to swap them out with Audi original all weather tyres. Summer tyres won’t last and mine disintegrated during a few winter months below 5°c. Not sure if they’re available everywhere, but Continental Extreme Contacts are excellent. Traction and ride on them is perfect even on 19” wheels with dynamic suspension on. Also, lose the stock brake pads and get some EBC redstuff pads on. You’ll be cleaning the front wheels less. The stock pads aren’t bad, but Audi could have thrown better ones on.

Great review but your microphone mate is horrible

Year ? Spec ? Best place to find a dsg model please

That Rhode mic sounds terrible in the car 😲

7:32 I'm looking to buy an s3, when I turned on the car it sounded like a diesel, and you can feel vibrations through the seats (even passenger one), is this normal?

My traction isnt flashing at all when i give full trottle

S3s can be very unreliable if they driven hard all the time and launched all the time. Especially if it’s tuned. I’ve seen a lot of replaced motors and turbos blow. I think audi could do a little better.

Only buy rs3