MK1 Audi S3 (8L): Destined to become a future classic!?

[@taswellbarthus4032]

Keep in mind that these cars came with a micro turbo. Once you bolt on a hybrid turbo or tweek it for big turbo.. then this chassis becomes a monster and will keep up or surpass these newer hot hatches 👌

[@ChristopherGower]

Taswell Barthus I don’t doubt. It’s the perfect base to be modified. It’s a very capable car/chassis to build upon, especially with the Quattro!

[@toweleeielite]

f*****g luuuuuv mine, its a beeeeast...... come from GT4 celicas and didnt think id like the lil thing this much, the toyotas are well parked up hahaahaha ;)

[@CapoKhan]

Ive got one. Bought another to do a project on. The other will be left standard. Cant wait to start tweaking the engine

[@HUGO-xo2mv]

Yes but then you need to do the rods too

[@taswellbarthus4032]

@@HUGO-xo2mv you can get away with stock rods if the tuner knows what he's doing lol

[@ca9968]

I had one in South Africa in 2003, mine was in a dark metallic emerald green color, after a few minor mods it was an absolute weapon, nothing could keep up on a twisty piece of tarmac...sadly the car hi-jacking syndicates in South Africa had shopping lists as long as a mans arm for the S3 and mine was taken away from me at gun point...

[@wellzy9819]

That's a pretty sad story my guy. Wish you the best

[@A43R3W]

Jeez

[@rsfez09]

Used to own a Nogaro blue 2002 S3 with a nice spec, never really let me down. Great cars when they work!

[@Arturo_S3]

It is a brilliant car, owned 2 1.8t engines, finally decided to go for a full on ppwer build, it is a very capable car

[@benmerritt314]

Great video, the production quality is amazing considering how young the channel is. Hope to see you grow!

[@ChristopherGower]

Thanks Ben. Appreciate the positive feedback

[@iainwasere]

Good video. Had mine 8yrs and its just gone over 210k. Still going strong 👌

[@WildanKarim7]

What year your car is?

[@williamrae9954]

Came across one today with only 28k miles, 21yrs old...i went in thinking it was a car to be scrapped,but it's immaculate...very close to the Toyota Super twin turbo i came across which is used as a garage shelf,with only 7k miles on the clock...there's gems out there!

[@zakvandal6816]

The lift off tail out on this car is unreal you just toss the thing in let off the gas a bit and feel the tail come out with remarkable control of the throttle

[@bobobahia]

Never liked these when they were new but compared to modern cars this is great.

[@Cars_And_Stuff.]

Without doubt a future classic.

[@abdulking7153]

Felt like I was watching a TV show! Had to sub

[@ChristopherGower]

Thank you!

[@samggg2982]

Just bought one defo gettin it remmapped

[@ChristopherGower]

Nice one. That’s all it needs to transform it!

[@samggg2982]

@@ChristopherGower sure is bud but I'd be scared to touch yours tho how immaculate it is be worth some serious dollar in a few years gettin hard to find in that colour an condition now unfortunately I had to resolt to a silver one as the rest I've been to see are sheds

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Have you still got that beautiful little S3? It looks mint buddy

[@gfxmaniac]

I have A3 1.8T with 525.000km.

[@volkswizard]

Great video, very credible, you deserve more subs, keep uploading this level of content and you will!

[@ChristopherGower]

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

[@michaelkhan3628]

My favourite car imolla yellow s3 ❤

[@roystonhughes3278]

21 years old s3 quattro classic 1.8t 2002 can't be put against the new generation of today's vehicles, you will have to get 2018 and above for the comparison bhp, but if forge engine with supporting mods and G25-550 now it will move and this is why people use the audi tt for it's aerodynamics through the air

[@virtual-adam]

Well made video, great cars these. Keep them standard and the value will increase in a few years.

[@ChristopherGower]

Thank you!. Agreed. Clean, OEM examples will steadily creep up in price over the next few years I am sure.

[@Randy-lg1qo]

Best car ever. Owned one for 20 years. AMK engine tho

[@mikecochrane1437]

Just stepped out of mine 👌

[@telishf]

Wich is the complete rims size at minute 10:06 ?

[@markosbourne5967]

Learn to spell

[@GTRuppsala]

7x17” 225/45/17”

[@1234gizmos]

I would have loved for you to drive my mk1 leon cupra r

[@ChristopherGower]

Same here!

[@1234gizmos]

@@ChristopherGower completely different car at stage 2 300bhp

[@carllynch8798]

I had one in 2003 ! RJ52XSR. Part-xd it for a B5 RS4 in 2006 which I still own today.

[@ChristopherGower]

carl lynch amazing. We are actually in the process of trying to acquire a B5 RS4. Brilliant cars, although I am yet to have the pleasure of driving one!

[@carllynch8798]

Christopher Gower not a real drivers car and handles not too good But the engine is a masterpiece Cosworth developed Mine is running 490bhp and 517lbft torque with Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, H&R arbs, Wagner Intercoolers, B7 RS4 brakes, braided lines, upgraded fuel pump, ITG panel filter, Milltek full dual 3”inch exhaust and MRC remap Had 50k miles on the clock when I bought it from Tonbridge Audi in 2006 now has 209k

[@ChristopherGower]

What a spec! sounds like a really nice build. It's interesting that you picked this up at Tonbridge, I actually live not far from there. If you're still in the area it would be interesting to meet some time - even film a video on your car!? If not i'm sure i'll spot it out on the open road at some point.

[@tino897]

The trick is to find a good example that wasnt tuned. Be it the 209 or 225 hp version.

[@quicks902]

great review, real thourough!!

[@Ovyvlogbali]

nice car

[@baptistdevos2115]

Hello! I’m looking for an s3 any tips before buying one?

[@enzgnydn]

you have often rust on the roof and doors the engine is great but has often problem that he losses horsepower you need to fix the turbo system etc

[@piratefade7222]

it actually is not that heavy to be a 2000's AWD car. at 1375Kg stock mind you, it is not that heavy.

[@ChristopherGower]

Perhaps in hindsight it's not all that heavy. It's probably due to the AWD and the driving dynamic that this creates which is not something I am overly familiar with. I actually prefer RWD or even FWD for 'fun' - but AWD has it's perks too. Still an amazing car either way.

[@420somewhereG]

Great content love the old S3 new subscriber no 373 lol probably be 37k in 6 months lol🤣👍

[@gaycha6589]

Wheezy rough 1.8T always a handicap to driving enjoyment

[@ajones13113]

Absolutely bland video where you simply just major on the weight of four wheel drive and interior quality. Little information provided about how the car drives. Terrible!

[@ChristopherGower]

Hi Andrew, thanks for watching!