Audi S3 owners - I want your experience

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hey all,

I'm hoping a member with one of these cars, or someone with genuine experience having owned one previously, can tell me about their experience with it.

Is it as great a little package as what I think it is?

Is the build quality more than just panel and trim deep so to speak?

Is maintenance related items much more expensive than FPV?

I am in the market for another vehicle and S3 sits at the very top of the contenders so far. We've consisdered the Focus XR5, VW R32, Beemer 1 series, Mondeo XR5, and the Merc two door. No consideration given to Sub or Mitsu offerings, don't want an EVO or Rex.

Any advice would be most welcome.

Thanks in advance

looks like we'll place an order later today unless something really really horrible comes out of the left field.....