marjen
2015 Mustang Ecoboost
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So after about 3.5 years in the mustang I traded it in last week for a new 2018 Audi S3. I had originally been set on getting an 18 mustang GT but decided to go with something that I could really drive 12 months a year as I live in the Northeast. I was able to get by with the Eco and snow tires but still stayed off the roads when it was really snowing.
Main reason for trading was concerned about ongoing reliability of the eco. It was on its second engine already, first died from eco boom at 27k. I was sitting at 67000 miles and just lost the 24 month warranty on my replaced engine. If something went wrong now it would be a big bill to foot. Also had a lot of little things going on with the car. The backup camera worked sometimes, but not always, a lot of creaking in the cabin and suspension, I was getting to the point where I would need new front brakes, new tires, new filters, new plugs etc.
I really enjoyed my time with the car. So far here is how I feel about the 2.
For the Eco:
1. Exterior looks - Love the look of the S550.
2. Modding - Something about a mustang means you need to make it your own, I did all sorts of things to the car, first time I have really modded a car before and it was a blast to make it my own.
3. community - this place is better than any audi forum i can find.
For the Audi.
1. Love the interior - much more refined and quality materials
2. Handling - the magneride is great, car is crisp but also not as harsh as the mustang was. Also have the ability to change all the settings on the fly based on conditions. Would have had the same feature in an 18 mustang.
3. Power. I cant believe an engine that on paper is a tad bit below the ecoboost, 310 vs 295, is sooo much faster. This thing pulls like crazy and is so smooth. feels much more refined than the ecoboost.
4. Sound. Both are 4Ts but the S3 with the factory res delete sounds pretty good actually. Nothing like the GT V8 would have, but I dont really need a loud V8. This is fine for me.
5. Virtual cockpit. This thing is great and has some nice customization options. Also have car play. Again things I could have gotten in an 18 GT but like nothing I had in the 15. Big improvement.
Overall I think the S3 is a much better DD and with my long commute and new england weather I think its a better overall fit. Loved my time in the mustang and maybe will be back someday but for now I look forward to getting to know the S3.
Main reason for trading was concerned about ongoing reliability of the eco. It was on its second engine already, first died from eco boom at 27k. I was sitting at 67000 miles and just lost the 24 month warranty on my replaced engine. If something went wrong now it would be a big bill to foot. Also had a lot of little things going on with the car. The backup camera worked sometimes, but not always, a lot of creaking in the cabin and suspension, I was getting to the point where I would need new front brakes, new tires, new filters, new plugs etc.
I really enjoyed my time with the car. So far here is how I feel about the 2.
For the Eco:
1. Exterior looks - Love the look of the S550.
2. Modding - Something about a mustang means you need to make it your own, I did all sorts of things to the car, first time I have really modded a car before and it was a blast to make it my own.
3. community - this place is better than any audi forum i can find.
For the Audi.
1. Love the interior - much more refined and quality materials
2. Handling - the magneride is great, car is crisp but also not as harsh as the mustang was. Also have the ability to change all the settings on the fly based on conditions. Would have had the same feature in an 18 mustang.
3. Power. I cant believe an engine that on paper is a tad bit below the ecoboost, 310 vs 295, is sooo much faster. This thing pulls like crazy and is so smooth. feels much more refined than the ecoboost.
4. Sound. Both are 4Ts but the S3 with the factory res delete sounds pretty good actually. Nothing like the GT V8 would have, but I dont really need a loud V8. This is fine for me.
5. Virtual cockpit. This thing is great and has some nice customization options. Also have car play. Again things I could have gotten in an 18 GT but like nothing I had in the 15. Big improvement.
Overall I think the S3 is a much better DD and with my long commute and new england weather I think its a better overall fit. Loved my time in the mustang and maybe will be back someday but for now I look forward to getting to know the S3.
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