Replying to my own post with an update from the article:

Not likely too much more than I can afford, but that’s not counting dealer markup. Woof.

“Claimed”, we’ll see but I’m hopeful.

...price?!

Thankfully I don’t work for those clowns anymore, haven’t for almost 7 years now. Late reply much though? :)

Real nice one just south of me with the ol’ baseball glove interior. Tempting for the price, and only 31k miles. https://www.phillongaudi.com/used/Audi/2010-Audi-TTS-da7a5e1f0a0e0a176455560eb78911ae.htm

I’m more excited for the coupe, GT, and sportback they mentioned (2020?). Doubt those will be any more affordable, but still cool.

Y’all forgot about Sepang Blue.

S3. Very different car. Also very low money down.

They do indeed. Surprised you were satisfied by the GTI coming from such a zippy ol’ wagon. Good to know, though.

I am aware. I ask because of @KingTChalla’s comments below. Perhaps misguided?

Buying a house later this year, and would like to pay it off more quickly than 30 years, so I’m considering lowering my lease payments from the 600s once the lease term is up next year. From my research, a Golf R vs. an S3 is basically the same on a lease, so it’s up to interior / hatchback / insurance costs to make…

Will I be disappointed with the speed “downgrade”, coming from a 2016 Audi S3? Also - is there really a 4motion AWD version??

At least you get the digital speedo... >:(

Das gut up close.

Good spot! It is Sepang blue.

Good day, sir.

Oh, hi.

I am from Southern California, but who the hell wants to live in that shithole? Too many people, too expensive to live comfortably in a decent area, etc. I feel like I’m describing Denver 5 years from now.

Hey screw you man :/