I changed sparks plugs for the first time in my life last week. Did it on my S2000. It was actually really fun and relaxing. Immediate improvement in performance, idling, and fuel economy. Original plugs with 47k were still in the car. I’m going to try brakes next on the S3.

Then good luck with it if anything goes wrong. Research VAG TD1 flagging of cars. Any flashing of the ECU will void your warranty when relating to any drivetrain work (and possibly more). VAG is really bad about it. And it’s not something under the dealer’s control. If/when the plug the car into the computer for…

I’m currently leasing a 2016 S3. I like the way both look, no real preference there. The HP bump is good but the torque for 2017 is a full 15 ft lbs more than my 2016. Also, from what I gather, this comes with a brand new, 7-speed wet clutch DCT. Mine has a 6-speed dry clutch DCT.