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Originally Posted by Apollocs
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Originally Posted by scotgc
Good write up, surprised by your comments re the S3 VS 440i.
The wife has an S3 sportback and I have a 440i, I love getting into the S3 it has much more of a sense of occasion, it's louder, feels quicker (Certainly is in this crappy weather), has a much sportier feeling and imo has a more modern cabin than the 4 series, nappa leather is much nicer than rhino Hyde & virtual cockpit is awesome!
Don't get me wrong the 440i is a great cruiser that does thrill when you want.
I had a 335d before the 440i, effortless / quick, mile muncher but got bored of it....
Just my two pence..
Edit.... just read your car has MPPSK - that will be the difference !
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Appreciate it is your opinion but I am going to have to say that I don't agree with much of the above.
The S3 is really no sportier feeling and as much a "point and shoot" car as the 340/440, only without the potential to have fun with the rear drive and minus the 6 pot soundtrack!
I would only rate the A3/S3 cabin as about equal to the 1/2 series (fancy seats aside) which is natural as they are in the same market segment. The virtual cockpit does nothing for me and looks like a video game. Much prefer a nice plain set of analogue dials when pressing on. Same with the flat bottom wheel, not a fan.
The Nappa may be better than 'Rhino' hide, but there was always the option of Merino which is easily as nice. Also, as far as I know you couldn't spec a full leather dash and interior on the Audi. Definitely not as plush looking as fully specced 3/4 series  |
Each to their own, only giving my experiences, we've had the S3 for 1 year and the 440i (Non MPPSK) for 2.5 years.
We spec'd super sport seats in the S3 also so I guess that makes it feel more special, i take the 440i when We are going on a decent journey and the S3 when I feel like a blast.
I think I might just be getting bored with BMW interiors having had an E89 120d, E92 325d, E92 330d, F30 335d then getting an F32 440i.
Third world problems eh!
Anyway OP, you've got yourself a cracking car and I hope you thoroughly enjoy it ! I've had loads of fun in mine so far.