slickrdick

does anyone know where i can get some solid information on the new s3, i.e. when its available in the states, possible price. i talked to my local dealer and they blew me off, so i was hoping some of you more connected folks,(or just smarter) could hook me up with some info.thanks.

.:R2theT

Seeing as it is in the 3-door version it is unlikely it will be brought over in its current incarnation. Only the 5-dooor sportback is available in the United States. I would love this car as well. Go to Audi's site and ask them to bring it over...here...

http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/forms/contact_aoa.htx

vplaza

There no current plans to bring the S3 here.

0cean

They seam to be tooled for the production already given that they make a 2.0t Quattro already for Europe.

I always thought it was the gas tank certification holding everything up.

May-be Audi is waiting to see how some of the other car manufactures are doing in the U.S. with high performance hatch backs before they spend the money to get it over here. They need to just do it! The competition is already heating up in the US.

.:R2theT

I agree completely. But like you say...the 2.0t has not been certified with the Haldex system. Thus far they have stuck with the 3.2 and Haldex with it already certified for the 3.2 TT and R32. I say give it some time.

AlexTTQ

Since Audi sells A3 over 70% with DSG, and it would cost Audi $$$$$ to certify this combination for the U.S, that is the reason why we don't get the 2.0T with Quattro and we won't get the S3...