What to pay
You occasionally see an early high-mileage S3 for as little as £10,000, but £12k-13k is a more realistic budget for an ’07/’08 car with average to above-average miles and a solid service history. If you can stretch to £15k you’ll have a wide choice of ’08/’09 cars with all the desirable options, such as nappa silk leather, S-design alloys and RS4-style seats. £20k buys a top-spec 2011 car.
Specification
| Engine | In-line 4-cyl, 1984cc, turbo |
| Power | 261bhp @ 6000rpm |
| Torque | 258lb ft @ 2500-5000rpm |
| Transmission | Six-speed manual (S-tronic option from 2008), four-wheel drive |
| Tyres | 255/40 R18 |
| Weight (kerb) | 1455kg (three-door model) |
| Power-to-weight | 182bhp/ton |
| 0-60mph (tested) | 5.6sec |
| Top speed (limited) | 155mph |
| Price when new | £26,995 (January 2007) |
Audi S3 parts prices
(Prices from autops.co.uk. Tyre price from blackcircles.com. All prices include VAT but exclude fitting charges)
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Tyres (each) £102.39 (Continental ContiSportContact 5)Front pads (set) £106.72Front discs (pair) £228.48Damper (front) £83.56Exhaust downpipe (incl cat) £814.62Exhaust centre section/back box £626.77Clutch kit £276.78Dual mass flywheel £475Clutch release bearing £80.74Spark plugs (set) £64.80
Audi S3 servicing
(Prices from www.autops.co.uk, including VAT)
Service intervals at 10,000 miles or one year, whichever soonerOil change service £190Interim service incl brake fluid/Haldex oil £290Full service £515Cambelt/water pump service £580DSG gearbox service £160
