[Saab Story]

Originally Posted by tahoebimmer

I test drove the S3 and the M240i and can't imagine why anyone would choose the Audi over the BMW unless you need 4 doors. And I'm usually an Audi guy. We've owned 4 of them and they are usually great in S form, but not the S3. To me the BMW was in a whole different class above.

To be an S car the Audi should really have more power. You will get that in the RS3 of course, but speculation is that is going to be a $70k car real world.

If audi followed bmw's lead and put the 6cyl S4 engine in the S3 it might have swayed me. Plus the back seats in the s3 aren't really useable so I'd rather have a coupe with cleaner lines

[danallxt]

Originally Posted by Saab Story

If audi followed bmw's lead and put the 6cyl S4 engine in the S3 it might have swayed me. Plus the back seats in the s3 aren't really useable so I'd rather have a coupe with cleaner lines

Totally agree, most all 4 bangers are soulless, hell even the vaunted Cayman 4 banger is not an enticing engine to listen to when you push it.
I do not put the Audi S3 in the same ballpark as the M240 for that reason. I was shopping for anything but a 4 cylinder. Which led me to the overpriced Audi RS3, or Mercedes AMG 43 as other considerations.

If i wanted another 4 banger the Honda Civic SI would be my choice. The fact that they put a manual tranny in that almost swayed me, i will see if i can live with an automatic in the M240.

[FrankieNuo]

Originally Posted by kumizi206

How does a Land Rover owner call Audi trash?

Easy one who has owned 3 with zero issues, but unfortunately had 1 Audi and 1 VW with bent valves prior to hitting 60,000 miles.

[CTGT2005]

Had a Civic Si last gen before the M240i. Definitely was a let down in overall driving pleasure for the 4 cylinder motor. It was buzzy and vibrated like it was about to pop at higher RPM. Had plenty of power for what it was.and sipped gas.

As far as the three way race, the M240i is the only car that seems to understand it's identity. The VW is like a teenager that never grew up and the Audi is a soccer dad that compromised due to the wife and kids. The m240i is comfortable in its own clothes and still has sex appeal.