Just bought the 2022 but it got turned into a 2023 Audi S3 and although the shifter at first kinda bothered me, I actually like it, i like the idea of using a single finger to switch gears...and with the volume button, I rarely use the console instruments for the volume, it's all on the steering wheel, only person that would hate it is the passenger
Great review. I just purchased a 2023 S3 b4 viewing this. My first S3. Love the car. Hate the gear shifter and radio volume control. I can overlook these 2 minor annoyances as the car just puts the fun factor into driving.
You would make a very good salesman for the Audi S3 since you like them so much. You kinda got me sold on them. You have definitely sparked my curiosity enough to make me want to check one out. I've never paid too much attention to the S3s because my favorite Audis are two other models.
Beautiful exterior. Check! Beautiful interior. Check! Awesome engine noise. Check! Shifter. What the H-E- double toothpick were they thinking?? Haha! I have an A4 and was thinking about getting the 2022 S3, but that DANG shifter! Like you Will, I like to hang my right hand on the shifter and switch between gears when necessary. I don't know. Have to see it first hand in my test drive. This is my third Audi, and love the job that Audi does on its cars. But that DANG shifter!
ahhh man, I was thinking "you know I might trade my 2016 S3 for a 2022 S3"....but that shifter just killed it for me. I HOPE Audi is listening to your videos cause you hit the nail on the head. I always drive with one hand on the shifter and my S3 has that nice big round shift knob that makes it feel like a sports car. The little flip switch just won't do it for me. It is HIDEOUS!!! And I say that as someone who loves his S3. Audi, if you read this comment and watch Will's videos...PLEASE PLEASE don't do that again! Get rid of that toggle switch shifter. The S3 is a performance car for the performance enthusiast! That toggle switch is fine in an A4, A5, A6, A7, A8...but not in the S series or RS series!
Have you heard anything as far as when the RS3 will be available to reserve? That is going to be my next purchase and all I have seen so far is Spring of 2023.
I love Audi but their OEM rim selection is a massive turn-off for me. I looked into an RS5 and ultimately thought the rim looked like something on a Honda. Great car man! Audi's cockpit is unmatched!
Personally I don’t mind the shifter they went with for the automated manual. I think they were going for the Porsche 992 copy but it’s not as stand out as the one in the 992. Great car tho, wish it came with the differential like the Golf R but I guess they saved that for the RS3
It really is the best what a hoot . I'll take this over another car anytime . Enough horse power to be plenty faster than many bigger véhicules with bigger engines . Smart set up by Audi 😊
I wish the RS3 would be available in Canada, yes they may say it is but for a regular consumer like myself, nope. Well unless I was willing to wait....like 2 years
Great review. Did it come with the sport exhaust resonator? I just recently sold my Red 18 S3 and purchased a 22 Toyota GR86... Will be selling that and picking back up a similar spec to yours (black on black) 22 S3 next month. Nothing like an Audi, particularly the S3 (best of both worlds: practicality/reliable and sporty).
@willmotivation Whats good Will. I wanna ask you a question. Im traveling to Bogota in less than three weeks. I never been to Colombia before. What exactly do they check for, as far as requirements. And what do they look for, when you arrive to the airport in Colombia?
Your good brotha. I've been to Colombia a million times, and going back next month. Long as you have your passport, they are very relaxed at customs. Enjoy your time!
@@WillMotivation Thanks for the info man. I appreciate it. Its my first trip over there. Im gonna do a second trip to Medellin. I also wanna purchase an apartment out there. To rent out as Airbnb. I wanna get familiar with the areas too. Thanks for the info though👍
Hey Will just curious why you haven’t given a s5 sport back a look especially the refresh model 2020 and up, since you weren’t happy with the way the s6 drove. It has a way better chassis and handles better than the s3 albeit the size is a bit bigger. Plus it’s one of the sexiest cars ever made IMO. Just curious is all.
Great car. I got mine totaled. Just ordered the RS3 and I have a RS5. Audi all day 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Audi gang
Just bought the 2022 but it got turned into a 2023 Audi S3 and although the shifter at first kinda bothered me, I actually like it, i like the idea of using a single finger to switch gears...and with the volume button, I rarely use the console instruments for the volume, it's all on the steering wheel, only person that would hate it is the passenger
Great review. I just purchased a 2023 S3 b4 viewing this. My first S3. Love the car. Hate the gear shifter and radio volume control. I can overlook these 2 minor annoyances as the car just puts the fun factor into driving.
Bro that car sounds really good.
It does sound good with a hint of that 5 cylinder sound of the rs3. I’m sure there’s a little sound manipulation going on. My s4 has it as most Audis.
I bought the 2023 S3 premium plus and I love it. I always drove BMWs but once you put a down pipe and JB4 it really fast
You would make a very good salesman for the Audi S3 since you like them so much. You kinda got me sold on them. You have definitely sparked my curiosity enough to make me want to check one out. I've never paid too much attention to the S3s because my favorite Audis are two other models.
Test drive
Great review! I have my eye on an R8 as soon as I buy a couple more properties to pay for it.
Im digging the pov view on the video
I love my 2022 A3
Beautiful exterior. Check! Beautiful interior. Check! Awesome engine noise. Check! Shifter. What the H-E- double toothpick were they thinking?? Haha! I have an A4 and was thinking about getting the 2022 S3, but that DANG shifter! Like you Will, I like to hang my right hand on the shifter and switch between gears when necessary. I don't know. Have to see it first hand in my test drive. This is my third Audi, and love the job that Audi does on its cars. But that DANG shifter!
Rs3 incoming!!
ahhh man, I was thinking "you know I might trade my 2016 S3 for a 2022 S3"....but that shifter just killed it for me. I HOPE Audi is listening to your videos cause you hit the nail on the head. I always drive with one hand on the shifter and my S3 has that nice big round shift knob that makes it feel like a sports car. The little flip switch just won't do it for me. It is HIDEOUS!!! And I say that as someone who loves his S3. Audi, if you read this comment and watch Will's videos...PLEASE PLEASE don't do that again! Get rid of that toggle switch shifter. The S3 is a performance car for the performance enthusiast! That toggle switch is fine in an A4, A5, A6, A7, A8...but not in the S series or RS series!
agreed!! and the horrible haptic buttons on the new Golf R was a deal breaker for me. VW group loosing customers with these stupid decisions
Have you heard anything as far as when the RS3 will be available to reserve? That is going to be my next purchase and all I have seen so far is Spring of 2023.
The car sounds great.
I love Audi but their OEM rim selection is a massive turn-off for me. I looked into an RS5 and ultimately thought the rim looked like something on a Honda. Great car man! Audi's cockpit is unmatched!
totally agree, except my 21’ RS5 with the Black Optics pack comes with gloss black “EVO” wheels. check them out, they’re pretty nice
Great video,BUT,Looks like a Jetta,too small for you,back to the 6 or 7
Bro, trade that car in. Get the AUDI RS3 that will be released September 2022.
That’s the plan. Where did you get that release date?
I thought it was getting released soon
Personally I don’t mind the shifter they went with for the automated manual. I think they were going for the Porsche 992 copy but it’s not as stand out as the one in the 992. Great car tho, wish it came with the differential like the Golf R but I guess they saved that for the RS3
It really is the best what a hoot . I'll take this over another car anytime . Enough horse power to be plenty faster than many bigger véhicules with bigger engines . Smart set up by Audi 😊
I have a GTI. Get the tune extra about 80 hp and 80 to 100 tq.
Hey I’m debating between the 22 s3 and 22 rs3. Since you had both now as far as seat comfort and driving comfort which would you recommend ?
They are the same but the rs3 just has more performance. Seats same. Comfort same.
I really appreciate your input bud!
I wish the RS3 would be available in Canada, yes they may say it is but for a regular consumer like myself, nope. Well unless I was willing to wait....like 2 years
Great review. Did it come with the sport exhaust resonator? I just recently sold my Red 18 S3 and purchased a 22 Toyota GR86... Will be selling that and picking back up a similar spec to yours (black on black) 22 S3 next month. Nothing like an Audi, particularly the S3 (best of both worlds: practicality/reliable and sporty).
Yes man I love it. I don’t think it has a sport exhaust that I could see on the sell sheet. But I love it
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Will did you check out my Audi A5 coupe? Just got it 3 weeks ago. Let me know your thoughts
I’ll check it out
Nice car 💪🏽💪🏽
I’m surprised it sounds that good!
I wanna get an s3 are they reliable
Yes
Are you doing follow up review anytime? Great video
Yessir
In maybe a few weeks
Say that when your car starts to leak from the plastic water pump housing,
@willmotivation Whats good Will. I wanna ask you a question. Im traveling to Bogota in less than three weeks. I never been to Colombia before. What exactly do they check for, as far as requirements. And what do they look for, when you arrive to the airport in Colombia?
@Will Motivation
Your good brotha. I've been to Colombia a million times, and going back next month. Long as you have your passport, they are very relaxed at customs. Enjoy your time!
You need passport and COVID test done like within 24 hours and I think proof of valid vaccination
@@CultureShockAddict I appreciate it man. Thanks for the info. I haven't left the United States since i was 13 hahaha. Im looking forward to the trip
@@WillMotivation Thanks for the info man. I appreciate it. Its my first trip over there. Im gonna do a second trip to Medellin. I also wanna purchase an apartment out there. To rent out as Airbnb. I wanna get familiar with the areas too. Thanks for the info though👍
Hey Will just curious why you haven’t given a s5 sport back a look especially the refresh model 2020 and up, since you weren’t happy with the way the s6 drove. It has a way better chassis and handles better than the s3 albeit the size is a bit bigger. Plus it’s one of the sexiest cars ever made IMO. Just curious is all.
I’ll try to test drive one ☝🏽
11:59 paddle shifters are better anyways
That shifter sucks... would be the only reason I probably wouldn't get that year model
57K OTD or pre-tax?
Pretax
I should've known you were getting the s3 cause you told me it was less comfortable hint your love hate relationship haha
Facts
I guess I’m 3rd😂
I’ve been a fan of the s3 especially for the smaller sport sedan market. Me personally I would still rather have the s6.
i hated b&o system on my . worst sound ever.
In the market for a 2015 s3 let me know what you think!
You said 2020 in the beginning of the video but the title says 2022. Then shortly after you said 2022.
Dang my bad
@@WillMotivation all good og
It looks like a BMW
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You need to drive an M3, 500hp and all the other positives of the S3 imo
Yooo first 😂
Me second lol