2014 Audi S3 DRIVING POV/REVIEW // MAINTENANCE NIGHTMARE?!

[@Kils3111]

I have a 2011 s3 8p dsg with 217.000 kilometers! I bought it with 42,000 km in 2014 and immediately made it stage 1! I've done almost 175,000 kilometers without it giving me a single problem or a check engine light even once! There are no bad cars there are bad owners! All cars have their problems that if you pay attention to them will reward you! Nice video greetings from Greece!

[@dappergent9422]

Sorry, but I think you're being way too critical about the car. 9 years old is not old. This is the problem as is with society, we have become obsessed with new and now.

[@Jammysandwedge88]

Totally agree, long gone the days of fixing and keeping, it’s now the norm to Chuck away and get new

[@BurritoSenor]

​@@Jammysandwedge88 except in this case the new s3 is hideous

[@Jammysandwedge88]

@@BurritoSenor totally agree, im a bimmer man these days 😂😂 don’t shoot me haha

[@BurritoSenor]

@@Jammysandwedge88 so am, love my beamers 🤝

[@1974Slipper]

Totally agree. I’ve had a 2014 for the last 2 years (bought March 2021). I haven’t owned a Better more enjoyable car. Christ knows what he’s on about with 6th gear, Audis falling apart and the Eco mode not delivering more MPG is laughable of him.

[@DeltzyGG]

Saying a 9 year old car with 60k miles is risky is something i have never heard lol 😂 absolute waffle

[@seanyoung6989]

I own a 2015 S3 with over 300,000km that's been my daily driver for 8yrs. Most of the wear items have been replaced; water pump, fuel pump, carbon cleaning, coolant crossover tubes. Change your fluids religiously every 7,8k and these cars are very solid.

[@mikegaming3826]

exactly, common wear and tear thats it

[@jermainerobinson7098]

I have to agree with the statement below about being to critical it’s not an old Audi and 60,000 is not high mileage especially for the age of the car if you think 8 years is old for a car and 60,000 is high mileage then we must coming from a different place only somebody who was posh / snob would only say 60,000 is high mileage and 8 years is old for a car we do have to remember this car finished in 2020 so is it an old car ? I know what l would say. The S3 is a brilliant car for the money just make sure it’s been fully serviced and has not been in an accident and if you can’t find a good S3 then see if you can get a golf R as as they are the same car.

[@mikegaming3826]

yeah but the status is different though and an audi will always keep their value better than a golf r

[@69maf]

I owned a 8l 2002 S3. It ran like a dream , no rattles or knocks . Now that’s an old car , this to me would be a fantastic buy if it’s your thing….. especially in 3 door❤️❤️

[@stratts_636]

Phenomenal video mate. Thank you very much! An s3 just popped up that I want to get, same year so very helpful! Just hope I can afford it 😂😎

[@1974Slipper]

Mine is for sale if yours still looking. £18,000.

[@AmusedOz]

Interesting report, I’ve a 2016 RSQ3 and do the maintenance myself and it’s faultless, leather seats etc.. great little unit imo without issue in over 4 years now although I replaced front rotors etc at 40km

[@peter1122881]

Watched 5 min and will have to turn off 60k miles high miles 9 years old, old audi s3 This is what's wrong with most people everyone wants new cars which is bad for the environment and also e everyine wants to look rich but ain't got a pot to piss in. I have a 2012 s3 8p 150k miles and still drives flawless and instead of spending 500 600 a month on a car I would rather pocket that money and spend it on holidays with the mrs and my son. Keeping older cars on the road is the way to go Mrs has a 2014 q3 110k miles drives perfect too

[@sveeny]

I had one very similar to this one. I found it a bit bland and sterile at the time but looking back I really miss it. It was just a super good allrounder.

[@macca2760]

After looking for ages I found one this week one lady owner from new and full Audi service history, pick it up next week

[@ryanward3150]

Really liking your car review formats, always very informative and easy to watch. Would like to see your opinion in a video on the new bmw F40 m135i compared to the other rivals in the segment

[@cwancy]

IMO, S3's from 2009 to 2015ish are honestly the best looking S3's. The new ones look like every other clown faced euro car on the market.

[@BS-ge4ne]

That is two marks between those dates

[@Birmingham_racing]

I like these but few things put off. It attracts every boy racer, people who drive them drive like bell ends and they are known for getting stolen. Living in Birmingham makes all these very relatable to the s3 and golf r

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

The boy racer thing is very true, i notice quite a few people try to race me whenever i'm behind the wheel of a golf r of a performance audi.

[@theowarmelink7347]

The 5 Doors get stolen way more often. Getaway vehicles, just like the S4's I find the golfR's are more frequently (overly) tuned in comparison to S3's. The s3 seem to mature better.

[@TheMacewindo]

On individual you can have dynamic drive but confort streaming

[@tilidie5272]

bruh ive never had a car with less than 100k people are just stuck up their own arse thinking if its not brand new its not worth having

[@gordy7868]

I’ve jus bought a 67 plate s3 with only 28000 miles it has the 7 speed gear box have u reviewed that car ?

[@johnreeves6217]

How does this compare to your seat Leon you mentioned? For handling on b roads and acceleration? Is the 4 wheel drive system worth it? Or does it hinder the car? Looking for a everyday driver that I can still have some fun in at times TIA

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

The leon is a little bit more fun as it just as it's more involving e.g. it's not point and shoot. In very cold damp weather/snow the s3 is better though as you can't put the power down in the cupra until 4th gear haha. overall though i think the cupra is generally more fun.

[@johnreeves6217]

@@ParagonCarsLondon appreciate the reply 🙏🏻

[@CallumMcK99]

I’ve done some coding on mine with obdeleven, XDS to strong and haldex to increased traction (more to rear) Seems to have improved the balance in the corners, managed to get the back out with my foot down :)

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

Heard of quite a few people doing that. Good to hear it improves handling.

[@dontbethatguyy3082]

Never heard a single person, in reality or online. claim a 9 year old car with 66k miles would be a "nightmare" lmaoooooooo

[@xPlayer12344]

I'm looking to buy one in the next month or so but I'm not sure what mileage is considered to be too high for these types of cars. I'm looking at cars around 50-60k miles and was wondering if that's too high for these sort of cars. Also what are the common problems to look for when going to view the car for purchase I know that the haldex system can be a nightmare if its not maintained properly but are there any other glaring things I need to look out for? I've owned 1 car for the past 6 years and worked my ass off to save up for a decent car and didn't wanna screw this up

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

Only other thing to look out for is thermostat housing leak. for 50-60k miles you want to make sure it's got full service history and ideally had the spark plugs changed twice. The engines and gearboxes themselves are very reliable, you just have to service properly.

[@heldermonteiro2718]

​@@ParagonCarsLondonexactly

[@Alchemist_YT_]

I drive a 17 year old 350z on 77k miles and iv had a grand total of 0 issues

[@theowarmelink7347]

Have got one. Also 3 door. In black Bought it @60k now @ 90k miles. I love it. Yet is truly a maintenance nightmare. Haldex oils and updates, intake cams (and magnets) twice, injector and chain. It also has gone into start stop modus on multiple occasions in efficiency mode when coasting (also feels strange for the type of car i.m.o) for longer periods. Comfort is the better mode and just as economical. Also being a S-car regular maintainance is more expensive. While the inspections and services are mainly the same as any other A3. Interior is solid except for the chrome gearbox flaps. Seats hold up very well, also compared to other VAG's. Steering is indeed by design too heavy in dynamic. My car itself still feels solid. It's pretty stiff, the bushes, shocks and springs seem of great quality. The paint isn't great. Some wierd placed stonechips on the side and roof. The snappy 6-speed is really nice. Yet from standstill the 7 speed is better and smoother. The 6speed can be a bit jerky at very low speeds. My car is extremely well maintained. Yearly oilchanges every 3.5-5k, always v-power and always clean. I rarely use it's full potential or dynamic mode. The ea888 is great but definitely not bullitproof. Options I would search for. -B&O -Supersport seats (I think come stock with heating?) -cruise control (most have them anyway) -18" wheels, preferably the S3 gunmetal gray ones. 19" are too uncomfortable. I actually prefer my car on wintertires over summertires for comfort (on 18") . -audi+ MMI, for bigger screen -Red calipers. The hold up very nice. -Black headliner. -Pre facelift

[@ObeatsREMIX]

this car in all black is the cleanest car for under 10k 2nd hand in my opinion

[@marcust123]

Under 10k where tf can you find one for that price?

[@Ztxk94]

@@marcust123Maybe a higher mileage one..or category s😮

[@user-ss7sy5jg1c]

The face lift with the 7speed is way better ,I’ve had mine 2years 2 owner car ,112k miles well serviced , talking of which I’m now selling nov 24

[@Alanst1xx]

Good review

[@kennedyosita-nwankwo5179]

Would you say this or a bmw 135i of the same year is better?

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

i’d actually pick the s3 over a 2014 135i. The audi is just a more complete product. I prefer the audi’s looks and daily drivability a lot more. If it was 140i vs new s3 though, it’s m140i every time.

[@kennedyosita-nwankwo5179]

@@ParagonCarsLondon cheers mate, and another quick question. Out of a 2019 bmw 440i gran coupe and a 19 plate s5 sportback, which one you choosing as a better daily driver?

[@Insetta]

@Kennedy Osita-Nwankwo 440i if u wanna tune. Those b58s can be tuned so easily. Not sure how easy the s5 engine is to tune though

[@Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj]

@@kennedyosita-nwankwo5179 S5 is comfier and is nicer to drive in traffic/motorways plus it’s better in the cold from awd. The 440i is better in the dry

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

@@kennedyosita-nwankwo5179 the best daily is the audi but the bmw handles a lot better

[@SoraGremory0121]

3 door 2014 s3's aren't rare? you see them more often than 4 doors and 9/10 when you're looking to buy an S3 you only come across 3 doors or 5 door catagory cars...

[@dcpunk30]

Was this dude really saying 9 years was old?! Fully bashing it! God bless him. LOL.

[@davidetorriglia1994]

I have this car. you have to pay attention to the belt tensioner, water pump and belt... otherwise it's perfect. the dq250 is definitely better than the dq381....

[@macca2760]

This was gen 8v is the last of the well built S3 with no engine noise pumped in and also speakers under the back end . The new 2020 are so cheap looking inside .

[@TheBlackSimp-x2g]

Vorsprung is pretty nice

[@gazza8596]

You consider 60k a high mileage car ? This obviously isn’t the channel for me 😂

[@thomasnicholls9393]

3 door can fit me in back and im 6 foot 4 😅

[@thomasnicholls9393]

And to add to that you can easily get 48 mpg on motorway

[@BS-ge4ne]

​@thomasnicholls9393 at 70/75mph in a facelift dsg?

[@shelbysadler2524]

👍👍

[@Hellndegenerates]

You were much more excited driving a mk3.5 focus st

[@rodpowell7937]

MY 2015 S3 ate me alive with repair bills after falling out of warranty. Wonderful to drive all the way to the poorhouse. I'd never touch another S3. Sadly, I sold my 2008 R32 to purchase the S3. Just take me out behind the woodshed and shoot me.

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

out of interest what happened to your s3?

[@adriles]

What happened?

[@ferhatttk0268]

My dream 🥲❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

one day 😉

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

one day 😉

[@ferhatttk0268]

@@ParagonCarsLondon I hope bro but these models hard to find also🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🏆🏆🏆

[@iamyourfuture808]

£22K 😯😯😯

[@iamyourfuture808]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@1974Slipper]

My 2014 is for sale. Anyone interested let me know. This is May 2023.

[@simonsavage2678]

Any details mate im after one

[@1974Slipper]

@@simonsavage2678 sorry Simon, sold it Sunday. Good luck.

[@alfiebru2130]

@@1974Slipper How much did you sell for?

[@CLMTON]

Old car ? You wanna try rocking around in a 22 year MK4 platform..