Why You Should Buy a Mk1 Audi S3 RIGHT NOW!

[@caworldwide]

Just bought an S3 Mk1. It will be interesting to see how the prices will develope coming years....However my S3 was in quite good condition, nice service history and very well equipped model with the 1,8T BAM engine

[@BionicSammich]

My S3 decided it wanted to be a 3 cylinder recently.

[@georgecollins2347]

Well shit, get it fixed?

[@BionicSammich]

@@georgecollins2347 Not yet. Too many other projects on the go.

[@lucasaraya5347]

Its been a year,does she still gender identify as a 3 cylinder? 😂

[@BionicSammich]

@@lucasaraya5347 Its been almost another year and it still identifies as a 3 cylinder. I've finally got a new head for it so it will soon identify as a 4 cylinder again. I'm getting sick of not being able to drive it.

[@niklas422]

Same with my 1.8T Audi TT xD, now getting repaired and rebuild stronger by me.

[@stevesas632]

Had my Nogaro Blue 2002 in 2011, only mods were an exhaust & stage 1 (260bhp) & lowering springs. Paid 5k for it from a garage & sold it in 2018 with 98k miles for 3.6k.

[@andrewgrimwood6280]

I think your falling in love with a 1.8t again ♥️♥️

[@momanskiakabiffbuz6004]

Got to love the drama

[@Birmingham_racing]

My friend had a 2002 mk1 Leon cupra r (same engine) few years ago. He had it for 3 years running stage 2 with no issues

[@stehall3642]

Will never sell mine . Running stage 2 (287hp) and love it !! Can’t wait to get it finished . Great work !!

[@stehall3642]

Can see my progress on the s3 page Facebook

[@samuelnugent4852]

Yes I just bought a 2002 1.8t quattro last week and it is my first AWD and what a difference it makes to absolutely puts the power to tthe floor and you feel so. Safe doing it to no jokes it's an amazing car with plenty of overtaking power in her , obviously have to get use to not being able to throw the back end around like rwd but the way it puts the piwer down and holds the road while doing it mqkes all the difference and makes it so much more fun to drive especially on long bendy roads

[@davidhenneberg6772]

Had never even one problem with my S3, and I had it for a while and was driving it pretty rough. It was build pretty well and the owner before and I were driving it like you should and maintain it like you should.

[@eduardul133]

What;s the mileage on it? I was considering buying one, but the ones I found are around 200.000kms and I don't know what to say about the reliability at this mileage..

[@davidhenneberg6772]

@@eduardul133 depends, mine had about 240.000km but it was always maintained how you should do it, the parts were always premium parts and the programming was from one of the best programmers here in Germany for that type of engine. I was driving some S3s with much less KM and they were awful. If you’re gonna buy one just look at how it drives, if it feels smooth and high quality it’s gonna be good, don’t look too much on the KM

[@eduardul133]

@@davidhenneberg6772 thank you a lot for the tips! I appreciate

[@johndiehardmclean23]

My 2001 Nogaro Blue S3 is the only car in 26 years of driving, that I made £500 on after having it a full year! 👍😎 £17, 000 I paid for it back in 2004! 🤣👍

[@97lowe]

Can fully vouch for the unreliability, wouldn’t change it for the world though, worth every second of stress 😂

[@AlanTheBest97]

Got one a few months ago, very unreliable to buy one right now, it cost me a substancial amount to repair everything, Its not the sort of car people look after, but it will be in the future. will 100% murder anything on a stoplight if you upgrade your turbo and do a remap and even stock will catch a lot of people offguard due to how light it is.

[@CraigMansfield]

@@AlanTheBest97 I'd put it up against my "old" electric mini van. That was fast as shit.

[@Beardchanics]

Small things like the engine dropping off lol Gorgeous example!

[@BWTV]

Haha yeah all adds to the fun! 😂

[@hertfordshirespecialistcar3914]

Hope your well mate, we’ve got a lovely Red 8L in right now - your absolutely right these things will fly up in value soon

[@ponymadgirl]

Visuals are getting so much crisper 👏🏻 great video!

[@BWTV]

Thanks! 👌

[@emerson2284]

I’m from Brazil, here it’s hard to find S3 old model.. So I bought one A3 1997 1.8T, it has 280 whp. Sometimes I need to fix somethings but I love the car!

[@trueshooter157111]

i took a massive but different plunge, sold my mk4 and bought the cheapest r33 gtst that runs and drives, dream car so smiles no matter what condition its in but man i miss my 1.8t, will get another mk4 as a fun project in the future if theyre still cheap enough

[@k20aep3197]

Bought my A3 1.8t quattro ARY in January. Coming from a MK1 focus 1.6, it took time to adjust to the power delivery. But the smile never ends when you give it some, especially with the DV noise. Looking forward to going stage 2 soon!

[@sant3384]

All I have to say is, make sure you are ready to begin your money pit. Fucking amazing engines to modify but it seriously becomes problematic when you begin mods lmao. Enjoy mate.. i cant let my 1.8t bam go lol

[@QrisuMies]

Bought mine this month. Going to cost some money for stage 2 but I'm sure it's worth it. Mine's ARX for some reason, impossible to find any turbo parts.

[@Reggie_Kray69]

lol i got one 6 months ago, first week turbo went, did an ebay hybrid and made 310. 2 months later timing belt snapped even tho i was told it had been done the year previous, second hand engine install all good. then the hydraulic lifters in the new engine went and the water pump. the trim leather trim on the door cards is now peeling off, there are bushings that need replacing on the front left which means the front right is close behind too, rocker cover gasket started leaking and needed replacing, headliner started drooping after this summer to the point any adult sitting the the back gets their head ticked by the headliner the whole journey. apart from that shes a gem lmafo but i love it to bits and accept its shortcomings as its and older car.

[@Looneymac1984]

Awesome lookin car mate . I have 2001 Audi A3 oil pump failed so now it’s fully built stage2 ready jus needs to be run in so I really feel his pain😭

[@jotarokujoh4485]

I got an audi a4 b5 1.8t AEB 🥰BUT S3 is still one of my favorites as the a4 is

[@K4m1kaze]

Yup, I'm a proud owner of S3 mk1 for over a year now. IT'S GREAT, although U gotta take care of it :)

[@isheanopangandu8804]

This one was sick. I like the power band and stealth

[@terokaakinen7061]

I had facelift 8L S3 and I loved every second with it. It had upgraded exhaust, stage1 tune, short shifter and lowering springs. Maybe not the fastest car, but really great to drive in every way. At some point the car had some idling problems, and now I don't remember what was fixed to make the problem go away.🤔

[@Madd_911]

Audi S3 8L is the next car on the list in my collection. It's very hard to find this model in good condition - especially in Poland (and not for millions :D) Awesome S3, congratulations. I watch this movie for the 5th time :D

[@mar0239]

Import one from the Netherlands or Germany ;)

[@DOBS13]

I had the mk1(8l)A3 with the S3 kit and seats, beautiful car and rapid as well

[@jamdoney4210]

Beautiful car, the rounded body lines looks really old school! thanks brother.

[@turbomonkey93]

I had them stance plus coilovers on my mk4 great for the money

[@BWTV]

Not bad at all!

[@louisjames1062]

I had some on a mk5, they rode great

[@CBR1000-RR]

I have the same one in a very good condition too and planning to go on stage 2!

[@liamhonnor9536]

I’ve wanted a mk1 s3 since DAY1 👌

[@dancespav]

In yellow?

[@warchiefsven799]

I got a modded golf 4 GTI and i wont ever sell it again. just love the engine, produces a lot of power. better get a engine revision then sell it

[@zedgerton73]

I just totaled my mk4 gti :/ it was awp swapped running a f21 turbo 440cc @ 3bar 3”catless exhaust straight back with full supporting mods for the uni stage 2+ tune. It was pushing 22psi. Tune is rated right at 270hp/300ft-lb. complete emissions delete. Thing was quick I loved that car. I’m planning on salvaging the engine building a 2.0 stroker w/gti3076r kit with all the supporting mods and dropping it into a mk1 Audi TT 225. I’m aiming for 550 bulletproof hp. I was gonna get another gti donor but for almost the same price I can have me a TT with haldex. The 1.8 is definitely a very solid engine. Seems like a lot of people are starting to get back into them they still very relevant.

[@juvenitto]

Nice car, i am a fanboy of some vag cars from those days. Please maintain them with good taste, like the manufacture shape in terms of interior/exterior. Hi five!

[@jackd200110]

I need to know where he got that flat bottom wheel from😍 and where that boost gauge is from also

[@FusionRain8600]

The mk1 A3/S3 is a great car. I drive a 1999 A3 with a naturaly asperated 1.6 4 Zylinder that does 101 hp. It's a great car, it drives lovely. It's just a little boring sometimes due to the lack of Power.

[@taswellbarthus4032]

Solution.. drop in a 1.8T lol You wont look back ;)

[@FusionRain8600]

@@taswellbarthus4032 That would be very nice. But there are two problems: 1. Money 2. I don't have the knowlege to swap an engine.

[@nokiarsxzmika]

@@FusionRain8600 then sell yours and buy an 1.8t shouldn't be that much of a difference if you go for the BAM motorcode (150ps not the 180) they can hold a good amount of power reliable =)

[@FusionRain8600]

@@nokiarsxzmika funny that you say that. I just bought an Audi TT 8n quattro 3 weeks ago with a 1.8T and 224hp. I'm So happy with it! Trying to sell my A3 right now.

[@nokiarsxzmika]

@@FusionRain8600 oh very nice I wish you loads of fun in the winter ;) the perm quattro is really enjoyable. Do you know your Motorcode by any chance ?

[@zakvandal6816]

Bought mine for 11k canadian! 94k on the clock, its just a matter of time when these things will be available to import into the US and at that time the value of these will sky rocket, keeping mine until fuel dries out:)

[@BWTV]

Good idea! Definitely shooting up in value recently

[@michaelkhan3628]

Just bought audi s3 8l imolla yellow 💛

[@leakcity4083]

Honestly this will one day go up in value buy a lot

[@sarcastixx74]

If not doing the work yourself get one that's had all the niggles taken care of. Or have a budget alongside your purchase price for repairs. All the stuff mentioned (apart from the electrics) is general maintenance of consumables. Enthusiast owned examples are the ones to go for. Too many twats buy performance cars of similar age, get rid after refusing to pay for the upkeep and then have the cheek to jump on forums/social media and slag the entire model range off. These feel fast as they are light and quick off the mark but despite being generally kept under 300hp by most owners after mods they are great fun to drive and there are many good examples still available out there.

[@B21-p3o]

I agree with 97% of what you just said, but they are not light at all aha. For a hothatch Mine is currently running 280ps as it is my daily.

[@sarcastixx74]

@@B21-p3o True! Well spotted mate, think I had my old E46 M3 in mind at the time of writing, that was definitely a lard ass but also a great car. Nowhere near as quick as my S4 but the way it drove made it feel faster than it really was.

[@alexn8583]

My baby. Mine is sat in the corner of my garden with a purpose built shelter and the engine tucked away nicely under my stairs. Stage 2 revo. 20mm lowered ebach springs short shifter. I miss driving mine 😭 but not till my kids are a bit older. will it get back on the road

[@B21-p3o]

why when they are older?

[@alexn8583]

@@B21-p3o when i have more free time to myself as the kids grow i will get more an more time back to myself 😅

[@mikecochrane1437]

Ah the old money pit 😂 love mine but hate it aswell

[@raccs600]

any audi prior 2012 is a gem & price is going up..... i have the 3.2 a3 so didnt see the need to upgrade to s3 but i do want s4 + a3 soon

[@wajietaus]

naw they are dirty cheap like 1-3k euro. Now something like a S2 in a decent condition, now thats a fckin gem.

[@raccs600]

@@wajietaus i shouldve specified in the US

[@curtisrivers1]

What’s the make of the stereo system you’ve installed? Cheers!!

[@Dardecor]

Mind blowing mate, I love the car

[@connorbannister5538]

Get Chris Kallis s3 8l on the Channel owner of tuning technics has a 500 bhp s3 8l 👌

[@ck6uk]

I mapped this car :)

[@connorbannister5538]

@@ck6uk thought u would off done with them pop and bangs lol

[@RedEyeAce]

Love it the messing around is real feel it buddy 👍

[@Tare.]

this is my dream car

[@CraigMansfield]

Looks really beautiful. Shame it's prone to faults. But I suppose if you like fixing cars it'll...... I don't know.... Give you both pleasures. Lovely car though 👍🏻 (I'm hoping to get my A4 Cabriolet back after this Monday, after a new DPF gets fitted. I had a joyous experience with the car for about 3 days then it Fokked)

[@mehdiremidi8632]

is it a fact that all VW's have a strong 2nd and 4th gear ? cuz mine also feels that way and it s a 2.0 tdi

[@dani390z]

Never thought about it, but I have a 1.8T Seat Toledo and yeah 2nd, 3rd and 4th are strong, but specially 2nd and 4th are outstanding. 2nd gear you feel like a Ferrari, while 4th brings you insane versatility, you can drive anywhere from 60kmh (35 mph) to 180kmh (110kph) insane.

[@markrs59]

Silver wheels would make this👌

[@gnarshread]

I know that guys pain. Playing with B5S4's is very much the same.

[@jl4sho_]

These are over 10k in Germany, would buy one but there’s nearly none for sale 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@klassfreudman7359]

im selling one from 1999

[@liveleaktv9654]

i almost bought one for 7700 euro but for 6000 euro less i have bought a a4 b5 1.8 20vt with 55.000 km less on the clock got it chiptuned to 200hp and im driving a year now without any big problems only normal small things like thermostat. i think you can better buy a less wanted version of the 1.8t than the s3 then you can buy a much better car for your money

[@kurt3478]

Yes i habe one too its so great and they arent so heavy as u think. But on mine there is always something new to replace🤷🏼‍♂️at least the parts are cheap

[@nItRoTo]

Hey do you remember how did you fix the turbo flutter that you had in the 1.8t golf. I tried going back in the older videos but I didn't manage to find where exactly it got fixed. Cheers mate!

[@BWTV]

It never stopped, still does it now with the new owner! Changed to the flutter when the intercooler pipes got upgraded

[@nItRoTo]

@@BWTV oh okay, my a3 does the same ever since the cone air filter so I was just wondering. Thanks for the info though

[@ck6uk]

I thought that car looked familiar!! ;)

[@BWTV]

Good to see you around 🤙

[@giannisgt28rs]

i love my 400BHP BAM 8L!!!

[@DimoS...]

Γεια σου ρε πατριώτη 20βαλβιδε💪

[@RekDinero]

Forged internals??

[@samuelnugent4852]

Yes I find 4th gear my favourite at about 3000 to4000 rpmwhen she starts to pull away

[@DRAINTVofficial]

I got mk1 octavia 4x4 which is basically the same car just bigger. Got to say im having those exact issues but i love it

[@dzusoxD]

but those have in basis 164kw, octavia had max 132 kw engine,, and there is big diference.

[@DRAINTVofficial]

@@dzusoxD mine has ko4 with the APX block which had 225hp standard. Even with stock components on safe map you can achieve around 220 hp

[@DRAINTVofficial]

@@dzusoxD it's the same chassis same layout. Same engine just with different compression. Same gearbox. Same rear diff. You must be fun at parties.

[@rcon777]

@@dzusoxD difference is just turbo and injectors lol

[@Nothy]

I've got a mk1 octy 4x4 1.8t as well, it's a fucking awesome car

[@christopherneale13]

Mine hardly ever worked endless issues gearbox, power steering leaks I'd love another really regret getting rid

[@cmckel1]

How did you get hold of a blue haldex?

[@rh9224]

Only going up in price these will soon be a rare car the amount that get broke for parts

[@BWTV]

100%

[@simonpalethorpe8350]

You need to get a mk1 seat leon cupra r on with a stage 2.

[@penguin9041]

Have one 2003 completly stock and its amazing

[@BWTV]

They're lovely cars ✌️

[@sambo5650]

Aint it funny how much of a love hate relationship you get with this motor.. i really love driving it, I mean really love but hate the price of parts.. and the parts list so far has far out weighed the enjoyment factor by a mile... its been endless!.. yeah I bought a survive of abuse 😔 can't wait to get it back on the road.

[@mehmetaltkulac1211]

better then all renault models

[@smejko2852]

1:26 typical icon on dash "engine problem" :D

[@Matt-pj9dg]

Probably the cat

[@dawidtf]

the engine wasn’t on... it was on ignition lol there isn’t an engine light on

[@rafiqdaas3497]

I have a mk1 audi a3 1.8t It has a audi tt upper engine with a tt pistons.... alot of stuff but i have an issue with handling the car

[@zombiecrow92]

I prefer the MK1 Leon over this. had mk4 gti and switched it for mk1 leon.

[@surrenderonceagain]

I need one of those in mylife

[@spanakisspanakopitas143]

I prefer TT mk1 quattro the same car with less weight

[@porkkanaraaste6692]

I used to own a mk1 A3, one of the earlier ones. That car had probably the worst headlights I've ever seen in a car. At night, it was scary to drive, even with great condition lights - they weren't faded or anything. Just horrible at their job. I tried some bright bulbs, but still nowhere near decent. So I'd say, if you need to drive a lot in the dark in these cars, get yourself a light bar, ASAP. And quality bulbs, even though those won't do anything major. B7 A4's bi-xenons were basically like the sun itself, holy fuck. The amount of light and the pattern itself was excellent for a car that didn't have any light bars or anything added to it.

[@bradleykunshier7705]

Wish we could get them in the us

[@kaspmm42]

already bought mine 1 month ago

[@neelmehta100]

Damn, thats alot of issues. I had two S3‘s and not nearly that many issues. My major were on the first one, diff broke. Second one, after 2 days, cylinder broke. Other than that, great car.

[@adambrzeczek6541]

i just bought Golf Mk4 VR6 2.8 4Motion, it's amazing car with soul and the prices are going skyrocket

[@kanewakefield5680]

I owned 1 for years always thought it was gutless gas guzzler really wish I had bought the r32 !!

[@kanewakefield5680]

There shit and slow any 1 who has 1 wish they bought the r32!!!!!

[@rcon777]

Im so torn i cant decide between is200 turbo or something 1.8t like ibiza ;d

[@fuolku1006]

chip tuned a3 1.8t is faster than stock s3

[@TheDJTaipan]

Just bought one with 109k on the clock and FSH for 2800 👍

[@BWTV]

Nice find!

[@B21-p3o]

Got mine about 3 months ago again with 109k but for £2400, apparently had power loss but i knew the N75 valves on these are known to go and what do you know lol.

[@bradenkerr]

My 8L S3 just shit a headlight, stealer quoted $2.5k lol Love it too much to sell

[@fanisfanis474]

The video title is wrong. The model name for this S3 is 8L not mk1.

[@BWTV]

Cool cheers, I know they're most generally known as the MK1s

[@fanisfanis474]

@@BWTV Yes, I referred for the rest of the people to know the real code names. Some examples : VW golf 1 1974-1983 (MK1) VW golf 4 1997-2004 (MK4) Audi A3 1997-2004 (8L) Audi A3 2004-2012 (8P) Seat Ibiza 1996-2001 (6K) Seat Leon 2008 (1K1) Skoda octavia 2004 (1Z) Skoda octavia 2012 (5E)

[@haslerdesigns]

Love it!

[@mazjap]

What sort of mileage are these good for?

[@randoff32]

Audi showrooms are so chaotic They're like a four ring circus.

[@declanjennings7452]

Aaaaaand. When are you reviewing my car ?

[@exgtt2061]

This is the only car for me I’d buy in Silver only.

[@Kofi_Mensahs_BurnerAccount]

I would but Birmingham Clean Air Zone says otherwise 😭

[@piterboost884]

S3 🥰🥰

[@leedesmond1617]

Just got one :-)

[@linigrrr]

luv ur vidsss

[@BWTV]

Thanks mate 🤙

[@glennclark4212]

Beautiful car 🖤

[@BWTV]

🤙

[@timesweeper9778]

*Cries in freedoms per bald eagle*

[@Thenormalguy_real_one]

I’m so torn between a mk4 gti or a mk1 s3 man ffs😭😭

[@tomrevells]

I have had both and s3 all the way

[@bigbootyanime3630]

Yeah i want one but they aren't in america 😔

[@BWTV]

No way :(

[@bigbootyanime3630]

@@BWTV yeah it sucks because this is pretty much what my friends 95 civic is stock. But i want audi not honda

[@nate8867]

Wish these were in usa

[@evg_eni]

Love that car...

[@stevecook8873]

Maybe a little neglected before you bought it?

[@egshane]

when he started the list at 3:00...i was so hoping he would continue until the end of the video.

[@mikecochrane1437]

Ha that’s a list of all the shit that went wrong with mine.

[@BWTV]

Very typical 🤣

[@louisjames1062]

Get yourself another 1.8t, I enjoyed the content on the mk4, values going up on them too

[@BWTV]

I'd love too 😄

[@louisjames1062]

@@BWTV I had one 3 years old 2008, just bought another as a garage toy 😆 give you the bug those cars, still great lumps

[@Brinkz1.8t20v]

Oh don’t we just love old cars 😢😫😂 I’ve got issues with my mk4, dodgy locks, busted seals, rusty fenders nd lots of other shite 😂😂

[@onizukathegame4808]

Dawid? Poland? :D

[@Psy3choo]

dokladnie tak, chodzilem z nim do klasy podstawowceXD

[@dawidtf]

@@Psy3choo na serio?

[@Psy3choo]

@@dawidtf serio serio

[@tractor453]

What bhp Is it ???

[@BWTV]

280bhp

[@ArtzierzDJ]

They're get cars i love mine